Jane Schiowitz Obituary

Jane Schiowitz

Nyack - Jane Schiowitz

The eye is meant to see things.

The soul is here for its own joy.

Jaladine Rumi

After a courageous and dignified struggle, Jane Schiowitz, of Nyack, NY, succumbed to brain cancer on October 3. Her bereft family thanks her dear friends and the entire community of Nyack for their sustained help and support throughout her illness.

Jane was a devoted wife and mother. She was a fixture at her son Julian's basketball, soccer, and baseball games. An avid reader and gifted story-teller with an enviable sense of humor, she was also famous in Nyack for her chocolate chip cake and for vanquishing many an opponent at tennis and Scrabble. Jane loved spending time with her many and varied friends.

A graduate of Wyoming Seminary (Wilkes-Barre, PA), and the University of Virginia, Jane went on to study at the School of Visual Arts and later received a Master of Fine Arts from Bard College. An accomplished abstract painter, she exhibited at Elizabeth Harris Gallery in New York City for many years and her work is in many private collections.

Truly a painter's painter, Jane pursued her art to the end with unwavering devotion and commitment, culminating in an exquisite series of black and white canvases prized for their refined and spontaneous calligraphic gestures. Jane described her artwork best:

Rather than start from a preconceived idea, I discover the structure of each painting, working and reworking its elements. My decisions can be carefully considered or highly intuitive. This give and take is integral to my process: it determines the ultimate form of each piece and results in work that is formal yet expressive, restrained yet personal.

An elegant outgrowth of her painting was jewelry. She made extraordinary hand-crafted earrings, necklaces and bracelets appreciated for their understated simple elegance.

Jane was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Dr. Albert and Jean F. Schiowitz. She was the granddaughter of the late Nan and Mose Fuerth and the late Mollie and Morris Schiowitz. She is survived by her husband Richard Brooks, and son, Julian, of Nyack; mother, Jean, Kingston; sister, Dr. Nan Schiowitz and husband Michael Stemmer, of Philadelphia; brother, Dr. Robert Schiowitz and wife Dr. Ronit Sugar, of Philadelphia; and brother Dr. Mark Schiowitz and wife Therese Schiowitz, of Wilkes-Barre.

Donations in remembrance of Jane can be sent to: Nyack Red and Black Club, PO Box 364, Nyack, NY 10960, in support of their efforts to provide scholarships and additional support for Nyack Public School's student athletes.

Published by The Journal News from Oct. 10 to Oct. 13, 2019.
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Jane, I've been having so many dreams about you lately. In one, someone is admiring the earring I'm wearing, one of yours that I wear every day. They touch it and when I tell them my friend made it, they say that it is more valuable than any of the others they've seen, the expensive, glittery ones from Tiffany. I say, "I know," and waken to your precious memory. I miss you so much, Jane!
Love,
Hester

Hester Simpson

Friend

September 29, 2022

Jane was my best friend in grade school. Most all of my good memories of those years involved Jane. Though I was Catholic and she was Jewish, we shared our lives and families all the time. So many memories. From singing all the Carole King Tapestry songs in a silly way on a recorder( which I still have), shopping Downtown W-B, Sleepovers, and so much more. I can still sing a song she made up about Prunes (she didn't like them). I always thought I would see Jane again. Not thought, vowed. Unfortunately that will not be until the next life. But she will ALWAYS be a part of who I am and I am eternally grateful for that. Much love to Jane's family. Thank You for sharing her.

Nancy Kosloski

April 15, 2020

Nan, Bert and Mark,

I am so sorry to look up Jane to view her recent works to find she had passed away.
Nan, will never forget our friendship

Fondly, Karen Owens Van Patten

March 23, 2020

Jane, you were adorable, gifted, and wicked funny. I miss our breakfasts at midtown's Flame Diner, where you squeezed in a precious hour before your job and we flamed with giggles and silliness and wild conversations about art and life. There was no one like you, my wonderful friend, and I miss you so much and love you forever.

Hester Simpson

October 15, 2019

May her memory always be a blessing.

Jeff Cohen

October 13, 2019

You and RIck were there for me at the lowest point of my life. You made it possible for me to spend more time with my precious son. Your sense of humor and gentle spirit will be missed. You fought the fight valiantly and now may you rest in gentle peace. Love, Dot

Dot Durkin

October 13, 2019

You (and Rick) were there for me at the lowest point in my life. You cared and made it possible for me to spend more time with my son. You were funny and genuinely a wonderful person. Rest in Peace jane, the battle is over and you deserve peace. Thanks for being you. Love, Dot

Dot Durkin

October 13, 2019

Thank you Jane (and Rick) for the kindest of hearts when you helped me in the lowest moments of my life. The world has lost a gentle, funny spirit. You will be missed. Love, Dot

Dorothy Durkin

October 13, 2019

I was so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. She was the best in so many ways with a smile that would light up a room, and a heart with a place for everyone. Love to Rick, Julian, and her family.

Diane Sesti

October 12, 2019

I worked with Jane at Dreyfus. We shared many laughs, fun times and train rides to and from the Tarrytown train station.

She had a great sense of humor and was so creative and knowledgeable about designing effective marketing tools.

She loved her family and was such a proud mom, sharing all of Julian's accomplishments.

I will always remember the fun times that we shared together and will miss her. Rest In Peace Jane.

Sherri Heller

October 11, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the Brooks and Schiowitz families. Jane and I worked together at Dreyfus in NYC for 5 years. She was an amazing woman, wonderful friend, a talented artist and a devoted wife and mother. Jane was a great listener and always there to offer her advice whenever I needed it no matter what it was. I miss our morning talks about anything and everything. I'll miss her wit, her sense of humor, her laugh and that infectious smile. May she rest in peace and watch over her family and all of us always. I'll see you on the other side my old friend.

Lawrence Parente

October 10, 2019

To Dr. Mark and family, I am very sorry for your loss.
Maureen Hayward

October 7, 2019

Dear Dr Mark and Terry

I am so sorry to hear about Jane. Sending prayers to you and your family.

Gary Zafia

October 7, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with Janes beautiful and loving family. Jane was a kind and special lady❤ I will never forget her beautiful kindness when my sister had passed away she had given me a beautiful bracelet that I will cherish for ever!! May you be with God in heaven and at a beautiful peace with your dad by you side too!! You will be dearly missed❤

Marilyn Jones

Family

October 7, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Brooks and Schiowitz families for your loss.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Jude Spellman

October 7, 2019

To Dr. Mark, Terry and family:

My deepest sympathies for your loss. It sounds like she was a kind and loving person and will be truly missed.

Carol Carroll

CAROL CARROLL

October 6, 2019

What a wonderful tribute..May she rest now in peace.. Prayers to all of her beloved family.. Prayers from our entire family...Don Maria and our Entire Family....

Maria krzesowiak Krzesowiak

October 6, 2019

To the Schiowitz family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister.

Kay Williams

October 6, 2019

what a beautiful obituary. the smile shows how much loved she was by all.

lillian

October 6, 2019

what a beautiful obituary. to have been loved by all, can be seen in that beautiful smile. god bless.

lillian

October 6, 2019

I cherish so many woderful memories of the years and times spent with my dear friend, Jane. We were the best of friends through school, sharing so many experiences and great times together and with our other pals Lisa, Jean and Joan. We all also shared the love of art and began our life ventures in pursuit of an artistic career, with Jane certainly excelling in her craft. I have so many memories that I hold dear with one of the strongest being the times spent at the Schiowitz home and the witnessing of a family bond that was extraordinary. Jane's bond with her parents and with Mark, Bert and Nan and the love they had for each other was a privilege to be a part of in times spent with them all. I always felt so welcomed. We shared terrific meals...laughing...swimming...story telling...just hanging out together...and the best chocolate chip cake recipe that I still make to this day! My friendship and times with Jane and with her family had a profound, positive impact on my life, for which I will forever be thankful. Jane has always held a special place in my heart...a place that will always remain. Rest now my dear friend...
Love to you all....
Amy

Amy (Scott) Capece

Friend

October 5, 2019

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