Dr. Stephen A. Tannenbaum
March 5, 2025

DR. STEPHEN A. TANNENBAUM: It is with profound sadness that we announce that Dr. Stephen A. Tannenbaum, age 85, passed away on March 5, 2025.  Born on June 9, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to Herman and Frances Tannenbaum. He was a graduate of Peabody High School and earned his DDS in 1964.

While attending the University of Pittsburgh, Stephen met the love of his life, Shirley (Cohen).  Stephen and Shirley built a life filled with love and joy.  They were married for over 61 years and were blessed with two children: Gary (Eileen) Tannenbaum and Jamie (Rob) Titterington.  Stephen was also a beloved grandfather or "Pa" as he was called to Steven and Kate.  He is also survived by sister Diane Leone, sister-in-law Arleen Adelson, and loving nieces and nephews.

Stephen practiced dentistry in Greensburg for 37 years before moving back to Pittsburgh.  Stephen had a beautiful singing voice that he graciously shared for years as a cantorial singer at Temple Emanu-El Israel in Greensburg.  Stephen was also an incredibly talented writer who was always creating characters in his head, and he was the proud published author of multiple books and short stories.  A lifelong learner, Stephen was an avid reader; he also loved jazz music, crossword puzzles, and attending classes at OLLI.  He filled the lives of his family and friends with love and laughter, and his passing leaves an immense void.

Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 12 Noon. Visitation one half hour prior to service (11:30 AM - 12 Noon). Interment B'Nai Israel Cemetery in Greensburg at 1:45 PM.

Contributions in Stephen's memory may be made to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (humaneanimalrescue.org) or Temple Sinai of Pittsburgh (templesinaipgh.org).

May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him. www.schugar.com 

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