Annabelle S. Joseph
November 19, 2024

ANNABELLE S. JOSEPH: On Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Jay N. Joseph. Beloved mother of Leslie (Fred) Bonci and the late Louis M. Joseph. Sister of the late Marcia Grodin, late Herb (late Roslyn) Sachs. Nanny of Gregory (Jackie) Bonci and Cary (Maria) Bonci. Great nanny of Joshua, Mya and Benjamin Bonci. Aunt of Andy Schechter, Henry (Gail) Schechter, Amy (Larry) Alfred, Kate (Adam) Lauzar, Heidi (Rick) Maletsky, John (Naomi) Grodin and the late Glenn Grodin. Mrs. Joseph started her teaching career in the Head Start Program. She was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in music education. She completed her doctoral work at Duquesne University. She was a concert pianist. She taught Eurhythmics. She lectured around the world and made frequent trips internationally to do workshops. She co-directed along with Marta Sanchez the Dalcroze Eurhythmics at CMU. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11 AM. Visitation one hour prior to service (10 AM - 11 AM). Interment Tree of Life Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Dalcroz Training Memorial Fund, Carnegie Mellon University, School of Music, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. www.schugar.com 

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Annabelle was my piano teacher for years. A mentor to me, a friend, another mother role in my younger years. She impacted me deeply, exposing me to the world of music. I wish I had spoken to her recently. She was a most remarkable woman and the world and the world of music has lost someone very special.

My late mother, Gloria Spiegler, who was also a professional pianist, had the deepest respect and admiration for Annabelle Joseph. She made the world a better place through sharing her talent with us. Condolences to all whose lives she touched.