ELAINE LESGOLD (née Blevins): Age 41, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband Noah Lesgold; parents Jeanne Karison and David Blevins; parents-in-law Alan and Sharon Lesgold; sister Martha Thomas (Matt) and nieces Karison and Marybeth; brother-in-law Jacob Lesgold (Kristina Rice); and many members of extended family.

Elaine was born December 20, 1982, in Crawfordsville, IN, and raised in Montgomery, AL and Buckhannon, WV, before finding Pittsburgh, PA as her home. She attended Westminster College and received a B.A. in Psychology from Carlow University. Elaine worked as a peer counselor and tutor in statistics and neuroscience, and enjoyed helping students succeed and graduate even if they initially believed they would fail.

After a disabling injury, Elaine became a stronger advocate for inclusion and accessibility. She brought confidence to people facing challenges and joy to all who knew her.

Services at Rodef Shalom Temple (at Morewood), 4905 Fifth Avenue, on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10 AM. Visitation 9 AM to 10 AM. Interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park. The service will be live-streamed through Rodef Shalom Temple, (https://www.youtube.com/live/ME6U0pJ-ZJw). Friends may meet at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7 PM for Shiva.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may made to the Disability Inclusion Fund of Temple Sinai (Attn. Drew Barkley); 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com