Joan Rosenbaum Bloch
July 5, 2025

JOAN ROSENBAUM BLOCH: "Joanie" was devoted to her family, her friends, her Murdoch Road and US2 neighbors, Rodef Shalom, and all communities of which she was a part. She was a true Pittsburgher. She graduated from Taylor Allderdice, then the University of Pittsburgh. She was a loving wife to her late husband of 64 years, "Buzzy," and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She cared about everyone who came into her orbit.

Joanie enjoyed reading, Broadway musicals, theater productions, cooking, catching up with friends and family, walking with Buzzy through Squirrel Hill, as well as strolling on the beach in Michigan. She loved cheering on Pittsburgh's sports teams, especially the Steelers! She was happiest when she brought groups of people together.

Joanie is survived by her two children James (Rachel) and William (Ingrid), and four grandsons, Jeremy, Dylan, Levi, and Nicholas, who lit up her life. The Bloch family extends a heartfelt thanks to those who supported and cared for her this past year: her care professionals from Honor, and the staffs at The Willows, Weinberg Terrace, and Sivitz Hospice.

Graveside Service and Interment will be held on Monday at 11am, July 7, 2025 at West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Contributions may be made in Joanie's memory to the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Jewish Association on Aging (www.jaapgh.org/donate/) or the Rodef Shalom General Fund https://rodefshalomcongregation.shulcloud.com/payment.php. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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One of the nicest ladies I ever knew. At Pitt, she helped me out on anti semetic situation..I never forgot that

We are sad to hear about Joanie’s passing. She was always a positive and caring person. Please forward my deepest condolences to Bill and Jim and their families.

So sorry for the loss of a good friend for many years. Our condolences to the entire family. Fondly, Sally and Tim

So sorry for your loss.

My condolences to the Bloch sons on the passing of your mother , Joanie. I knew her for many years from Rodef Shalom. My son lives in Kalamazoo, Mi. and she and I would talk about South Beach----a favorite of both our families. Of course I knew your father,Buzz., too. They were so devoted to each other . She visited him everyday in Weinbeg Village without faiil during his long stay there.