Lois Catherine Steinberg, of Larchmont, Dies At 91

LARCHMONT, NY — Lois Catherine (Saxelby) Steinberg passed away at home in Larchmont March 1, 2018, at the age of 91. She was born in New Rochelle Sept. 13, 1926, to John J. and Ruth (Taussig) Saxelby. She was predeceased by her husband Jack in 2013. Lois is survived by her two sons, Mark Abel Steinberg of Canaan, NY, and Bennett Eric Steinberg (and his wife Andrea Laurel) of Black Mountain, NC, her Brother John Saxelby of Tewksbury, MA, and Sister Joyce Baum of Brainard, NY.

In her later years, Lois was a founding member of At Home on the Sound and president and co-founder of the Center for Aging in Place, both organizations devoted to helping people remain in their own homes as they age. She was a former director for the Medicare Rights Center’s Westchester programs where she conducted the award-winning Seniors Out Speaking on Medicare (SOS Medicare) program.

Her previous careers included policy and marketing research, public relations and educational advocacy. She held two degrees in sociology, an masters of arts from Columbia University, a Ph.D. from Fordham University and a M.P.S. from the Health Advocacy Program at Sarah Lawrence College. She was also a board member of the Westchester End of Life Coalition.

Lois served on the Membership Committee of the Village to Village Network, a national organization representing aging in place organizations throughout the United States. For her pioneering work in health advocacy, she was named a 2006 Purpose Prize Fellow by Civic Ventures, a national award given to recognize Americans over 60 who are leading a new age of social innovation. Lois was an avid follower of Dr. Fernando Flores and credited him with her success. She was the poster child for Flores' concept of “Re-inventing ourselves.”

Per Lois’ wishes, there will be no services or funeral. Instead, in the near future, her sons will host a celebration of their beloved mother’s life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either The Center for Aging in Place, P.O. Box 108, White Plains, NY 10605 or At Home on the Sound, P.O. Box 523, Mamaroneck, NY 10543.

Photo caption: Lois Catherine Steinberg. Photo credit: Submitted.