Obituary of Joyana Steinberg

Joyana Loree Steinberg, died peacefully in White Plains Hospital on Thursday March 3, 2016 in White Plains, NY at the age of 82.

Joyana is survived by her daughter Lori Siegel of Croton-on-Hudson NY, son Jonathan Siegel of West New York, New Jersery, daughter, Mimi Steinberg of Pelham, New York and grandaughter Hannah Jasmine Steinberg of Pelham NY.

Joyana was born on February 15, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to Jean and Harry Loree. She graduated from Wlison College in 1955 with a degree in French. She is survived by ex-husbands,Charles Siegel and Bernie Steinberg and companion and friend Alan Botchman.

Joyana was a trained classical Spanish dancer, a child prodigy who performed at Carnegie Hall. She was a well known and respected antique dealer and appraiser in the tri-state area for 46 years. She worked for William Doyle Galleries and taught classes at Suny Purchase on how to buy and choose antiques.

A funeral service was held on Friday March 4th, 2016 at Weinstein’s Memorial Chapel 1652 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY. Rabbi Alex Salzberg of Pelham Jewish Center officiated. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joyana s life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Lori Siegel 72 Truesdale drive Croton on Hudson, NY 10520, Jonathan Siegel 6701 Blvd. East West NY, NJ 07093 and Mimi & Hannah Steinberg 914 Wynnewood Rd. Pelham Manor, NY 10803

Shiva times and hours are from 7-9pm Tuesday March 8 and 2-4 Friday March 11 at 7 Lake Street Apt. 8A, White Plains NY