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Margery Steiner Obituary

Steiner Margery (nee Batt ) June 4, 1923 - October 30, 2025 October 30, 2025. Passed away peacefully at home. She was born in St. Louis to Joseph and Reva Batt. Margery was a vibrant woman who made lifelong friends as she moved across the country with her daughter's family, from St. Louis to San Francisco, then Iowa City, and finally Philadelphia for the last 28 years. She was a life master bridge player and volunteered as a docent for the Philadelphia Orchestra, going into schools. She had a life long commitment to reproductive rights and volunteer work. She is survived by her daughter Dr. Ann Steiner (Dr. Kent Bottles), sons Dr. Charles Steiner (Cynthia Steiner) and Dr. Malcolm Steiner, Jr. (Dr. Carolyn Hartwell), 8 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Her husband Malcolm Steiner preceded her in death in 1985 and she will be interred with him in St. Louis. The date for a Memorial Service Celebration of her Life has not yet been set. She asked that any donations in her memory be made to The Philadelphia Orchestra.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 2, 2025.

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R. Mark Sanford

November 3, 2025

My deepest sympathies to the Steiner family during their time of loss. Marge was such a wonderful giving person, knowing her during the family's time on Buckingham was a gift. I will always remember her love of gardening, the beautiful hostas in the back yard, and of course her gracious offering of food whenever anyone arrived. She will be missed.

Michael Mendelsohn

November 3, 2025

My deepest sympathies to the entire Steiner family at the passing of your wonderful mother.

Margery Steiner was a very special woman who helped make Buckingham Drive the most special of places to grow up in Clayton, MO for those of us fortunate enough to be raised there.

Marge was like a second mother for many of us who lived on Buckingham. She was full of love and support for the entire Buckingham family and a meal from Marge was always a special treat- what a chef!

I will always remember her for her kindness, joie de vivre, and grace.

May her memory be a blessing.

Tricia Kopolow Smith

November 1, 2025

Growing up across the street from the Steiner family was a wonderful life-long connection. Margie had the most incredible peonies that I´ve ever seen. So many wonderful memories of an incredible lady. Sending love to everyone whose life she touched.

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