Howard Lang
May 1, 2026

HOWARD LANG: On Friday, May 1, 2026, Beloved husband of Carol (Eckstein), loving father of Joannie Lang Bezner, Naji (Ricky) Lang (Marcie Venter-Lang), proud grandfather of Eli, Anna, and Saul Bezner. Howard was the son of the late Ann (Hershenson) Lang and Leonard Lang. He was born in Troy, NY in 1935. He was a graduate of Cornell University and University of Pittsburgh Medical School. After graduation, he married Carol Eckstein and they enjoyed a wonderful life of family, careers, and retirement for over 64 years. During his career, Howard spent two years as a Captain in the US Air Force, stationed in Plattsburgh, NY. Afterward, Howard practiced primary care medicine and allergy at the Brentwood Medical Group. He was the Senior Partner at the time of his retirement in 2002. During his career he was on the staff of Montefiore Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, and Jefferson Hospital. He served as Director of Medicine at Jefferson Hospital, and later as Director of Staff. He also served 12 years on the Board at Jefferson Hospital. Howard was a wonderful photographer, capturing life's best moments; his extensive travels with Carol and his family and friends, that will last forever. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2 PM at Beth Shalom Cemetery. Please call funeral home for shiva information (412-621-8282). Donations in Howard's memory may be made to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Feeding America, 161 North Clark Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60601, or Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., www.schugar.com

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Dear Carol & Family, We were all so sorry to hear of Howard\'s passing. We will always treasure all that he did for Brentwood Medical Group. He was a gentle and caring physician, and a wonderful colleague. His steadfast leadership was always appreciated and helped form the group into what it is today. Scott Carnivale, Scott Phillips, Dushan Majkic & the entire BMG Staff

Dear Carol, Joannie, and family, I’m so sorry to learn of your loss and my deepest sympathies to your families. It seems like just yesterday I was driving around the side streets near the office every Thursday looking for a place to park. Stan would give up his office and rooms to go upstairs to work with Howard and David. Memories I will always cherish. Howard was a wonderful physician, but an even better person—a true “mensch.” May his memory always be for a blessing.

I am so sorry to read of Howard's passing. My husband, Leonard and I knew him through Celia Hershenson long ago. My condolences to you and your family.