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Obituary for Steven A. Issenberg, MD Steven A. Issenberg, MD
Longtime Local MD Dies At Age 81

Steven A. Issenberg, MD, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 12, 1940. Dr. Issenberg died on December 20, 2021 at home in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

He was the son of the late Benjamin and Rose Issenberg.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy; four children, three grandchildren, his step-son, and brother, Phillip and family. His children are Jeff Issenberg, wife VerĂ³nica, and their son, Ilan; Lisa Issenberg and husband, Jerry Roberts; Amy Issenberg; Rachel Hastings and husband, Josh, and their children, Raelyn and Rhett. His step-son is Dave Haynes, wife, Noriko, and sons, William and Andrew.

Steve attended Boston Latin School, the oldest public school in America, and played the saxophone in middle school. He always had an ear for music, and could play for hours from memory. As a teenager, Steve moved with his family to South Florida. After graduating from Coral Gables High School, Steve completed degrees at the University of Florida, and the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami.

Steve served as a physician in the U. S. Air Force for two years, and then earned a degree in Otolaryngology. He had a private Ear, Nose and Throat surgery practice for over 30 years in Rhode Island, Georgia, and Lewisburg, WV. He loved being a doctor and helping people. He was fond of telling his patients "only put your elbow in your ear."

He was a black diamond skier, a 100 mile century bike rider, played tennis, and ran for fitness. In retirement, his favorite sports were biking along country roads, double digging his backyard garden, and taking up running again.

Per his wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Steve was a longtime supporter of many causes, including UNICEF. The family suggests making a donation to UNICEF, or to a local children's agency, in Steve's memory.