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Nancy Nieland-Fisher M.D.
Nancy Nieland-Fisher M.D.
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Nancy Nieland-Fisher Obituary
On Saturday March 28, 2009. Beloved wife of Richard E. "Dick" Fisher. Mother of Brita Boyd, Sarah Davis, Jennie Nieland Niedelman, Nathaniel Nieland & Ariel Nieland. Grandmother of Chloe and Sophie Boyd. Sister of David Selove, Caroline Kapner, Peter Selove, Daniel Selove, Barbara Lindner, Becky Selove and the late Joseph Selove and Rosie Koba. Nancy was a prominent Dermatologist in Pittsburgh since 1973 and among her many accomplishments, she was a former President of the Allegheny County Medical Society. Friends will be received JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street Thursday 2-4 & 6-8pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in the Main Sanctuary of Shadyside Presbyterian Church immediately followed by a reception with the family. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, 200 Lothrop St., Pgh., PA 15213 or The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pgh., PA 15217
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Megan M Tobin
April 18, 2025
Dr Nancy ,helped me with terrible cystic acne, I had two bouts of it once when I was 16 and another when I was 19. Dr. Nancy was soo caring and kind and she told me I will take care of this ! Well she did and she saved my face from scars and I remember her saying how beautiful my skin was after treatment and I was so grateful and thankful for her and how wonderful she treated me. Dr Nancy was a beautiful soul and I will always remember her and what she did for me!
Jo Harding
April 5, 2009
It was truly reassuring to have Dr. Nieland as our dermatologist when our sons were children. She was gracious and had such a calming nature. She was recognized for her excellence as a professional, and compassion as a person. She will be missed. May the God of all comfort support your family during this difficult time. Please accept my family's expressions of sympathy. Sincerely
Stephanie Davis
April 4, 2009
Dearest Nieland-Fisher Family,
When I was a very young mother, my husband died of Melanoma and left me with 3 very small children. Going to the dermatologist was a nightmare for me because we spent 2 years in and out of their offices. Years later I met Dr. Nieland Fisher. She made bringing my children to the dermatologist very easy. She was compassionate and kind. She knew that I felt that my children and I were destined to get Melanoma, so she helped the anxiety level diminish over the years. When I heard that she was ill and was no longer going to be our doctor, it was devastating. Going to the office where she practiced has never felt the same since. We miss her very, very much. My deepest condolences.
Warmly,
Stephanie Davis
Kathleen Hann
April 2, 2009
I was a patient of Dr Nieland-Fisher- Kind, Caring, personable and an expert that helped me and family/friends that I referred to her.
I was very fortunate. She changed my life/cured my serious rash.
She will indeed be missed.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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David Brewton
April 2, 2009
All of us at the East Liberty Family Health Care Center remember Nancy's many years of tender care to our patients.
Erin Wikes Cohen
April 2, 2009
Brita and Family:
I am so sorry on the loss of your mother. I have wonderful memories of her from my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Steven Zawalick
April 2, 2009
Nancy was the best of all of us. She showed us all that patience, grace, and knowledge were not only obtainable, but also accessible. She shared her life with all of us and I will never stop admiring her and her accomplishments. My deepest condolences to her family; I know it's difficult to lose a light so bright. Dick, you are strong and brave and I pray for your peace. I'm so sorry.
April 1, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jean Sieber
April 1, 2009
Dick, I am sorry for your loss, but not sorry that Nancy is no longer suffering. She is at peace and I truly hope that will bring comfort to you
Theresa Palangio Maksimchuk
April 1, 2009
You and your family have our deepest sympathty in the death of Dr. Nieland. I want to share with you a story of how special and caring she was. My sister, who is a beautician, noticed small pimples on my mother's scalp. My sister suggested I call Dr. Nieland. Dr. Nieland suggested I bring my mother to her home to have her checked out. My mother could not believe that Dr. Nieland would see her at her home. On Dr. Nieland's examination, she said my mother had the beginning of shingles. Our family was so thankful to Dr. Nieland and her dedication to her patients. Her death is a loss to all of us. In deepest sympathy, The Palangio Family.
Janet
April 1, 2009
I was a patient of Dr. Nieland-Fisher. Not only was she an excellent doctor, but her compassion and kind, nurturing voice put her above all the rest. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Celeste McWhirter
April 1, 2009
Dr. Nieland was the premier dermatologist in Pittsburgh for a number of years. Everyone recommended her. When she came into the room, she could diagnose the rash or whatever immediately. She caught my mother's skin cancer before it got worse. And she was always pleasant. How sad that she would end up with Alzheimers. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Roberta Weissburg
April 1, 2009
I was proud to know Nancy as my dermatologist and as my customer. She was gentle, warm and bright in both capacities, and always made me feel well cared for and respected.
I honor her family for the care they gave her in her difficult years. She will be missed by so many.
Lauree
April 1, 2009
In the years that I was fortunate enough to work for Dr. Nieland-Fisher she taught me the true meaning of grace and compassion. She was the most caring, generous and gracious person that I have ever known. I will always be grateful for everything she taught me and that we shared over the years. She made me into a better person for having known her. Each day she made the world a better place just by being her. I was very luck to have been able to call her my CPF. I truly loved her. She will be deeply missed by many, many people who's lives she touched so deeply. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Casey
April 1, 2009
Dick, Brita, Sarah, Jennie, Nathaniel and Ariel, Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will never forget Nancy. She always treated me with kindness and respect.My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Raymond Schutzman
March 31, 2009
Sincere sympathy to Dr. Nieland's family. She was a wonderful and devoted physician. I have missed her since her illness began. I am grateful for having been her patient for over 30 years. She was the best.
Karin Thomas
March 31, 2009
To the Family of Dr. Nieland-Fisher,
My sincerest condolences to you on the passing of Nancy. I had the privilege of being one of her patients when I was a teenager in the late 1970s, as did my sisters, brother and mother. We all loved her so much, she was always so kind and gentle and reassuring. I will never forget her smile as she told me to not hate my oily skin so much, that I'd be grateful for it when I was 40, and to always, always wear sunscreen! (She was right!) I have never since found another dermatologist that even came close to her!! She made the world a much more beautiful place, with her kind spirit and her expertise. She is greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Barbara Edelman-Francis
March 31, 2009
My Mother worked for Dr. Nieland in the late 70's as the book keeper for the practice. She always loved and respected Dr. Nieland. She was a very gracious, kind person and excellent physician. My sympathy to her loving family.
Sue
March 31, 2009
To the Nieland-Fisher families; my condolences to all of you. Dr. Nieland-Fisher was my dermatologist when I was a teenager, (her office was in East Liberty then), she was so gentle, kind and made me feel very comfortable. I feel very fortunate to have had her as my doctor. I think of her often as these days our daughters are battling skin problems. May she rest in peace and may the sweet memories you have of her give you comfort and ease the pain of your loss. God Bless all of you.
Hilarie Auguste
March 31, 2009
Nancy was one of the the most lovable persons I had the privilege to meet. I loved her dearly. She was so good to me. She will always be in my heart and I will miss her. Hilarie
Barbara Cloud
March 31, 2009
Lovely, gracious and soft-spoken is my memory of Nancy.I met her through my work as a journalist many years ago but it was so easy to feel she was going to be a friend, not just an expert in her medical field once we met. My heart goes out to her family. We have missed her for such a long time.
Edward Friedman M.D.
March 31, 2009
To Dick Fisher and the family of Dr. Nieland-Fisher
It is with my deepest regrets that I offer my condolences on your loss.
Mary Villiotti
March 31, 2009
To the Family of Dr. Nieland-Fisher
I first met Dr. Nieland-Fisher in 1977 when my daughter became a patient of hers.
Throughout the years myself and many family members became Dr. Nieland-Fisher's patients. She always had kind words, smiles and knew exactly what to do. She was a wonderful person.
Our sympathy to all of her family members.
March 31, 2009
Dear Sarah:
I was saddened to read of the passing of your mother. Please accept my condolences.
Jeff Pollock, Esq. Sq. Hill
Debbie Jackson
March 31, 2009
To the Family of Dr. Nieland-Fisher
I have had the pleasure of being a patient of Dr. Nieldand-Fisher for over 30 years when her office was located in downtown Pittsburgh before she moved to Shadyside. Later, my daughter and granddaughter would also become a patient. I was always amazed at how she could just look at the problem area and know exactly what it was and how to treat it. Anytime someone would ask if I knew a good dermatologist, Dr. Nieland-Fisher was always my first and only choice. She will definitely be missed.
Diane Heasley
March 31, 2009
May God bless you and dry your tears as He holds your wife/mother in His gentle arms. She was a wonderful doctor.
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