LORI STIEGEL Obituary

Lori Stiegel October 23, 1957 - March 28, 2020
Died in the care of hospice of cancer. Beloved daughter of Richard A. and Eileen (deceased) Stiegel and older sister of Diane (deceased) of Tampa, FL. Ms. Stiegel, who grew up in Chicago, received her BA in Psychology from University of Florida, and her Juris Doctorate from George Washington University. Her career was devoted to public interest law, having worked as Staff Attorney in the Senior Advocacy Unit of the Bay Area Legal Services, Tampa, FL; Legal Services Developer in the Office of Aging, Department of Human Resources, Atlanta, GA; and Staff Attorney for the Center for Social Gerontology in Ann Arbor, MI before joining the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging in 1989. Ms. Stiegel served as the Commission's lead attorney on elder abuse. She was in the vanguard of elder justice advocates and experts throughout her career. Funeral arrangements private. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mr. Stiegel at 4514 W. Sylvan Ramble St, Tampa, FL 33609-4214. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 1, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for LORI STIEGEL

10 Entries

Ashley Phillips

September 6, 2022

Lori was an incredible lawyer, mentor and friend. She took me under her wing at my summer internship at the ABA and was so passionate about elder law and policy. She was always such a joy to be around. I fondly remember all the fun things we did and cherished our time together -- from eating lunch at the farmer's market, to visits to the Smithsonian and art exhibits, to documentary viewings, to working together on work projects. She went out of her way to make me and others feel included, was kind and patient, and was so full of knowledge & wisdom. Rest in peace, Lori.

Elliot Stephens

April 8, 2020

I am saddened to learn of the loss of a great attorney, someone who did so much to help others.

Carol Sewell

April 8, 2020

I am so sorry to learn of Lori's passing and for the loss we in the elder advocacy community will feel. Like many others, I met Lori at a convening on elder abuse but quickly learned we had an unexpected connection through knitting! Our professional pursuits kept us connected since then, and it was reassuring to know I could reach out to her for guidance. My sincere condolences to her family and her colleagues.

Pam Wright

April 7, 2020

I have reached out to Lori so many times for professional support. She was a friend from our first years as attorneys and I always looked forward to our conversations. She will be missed by many. She was a serious advocate and a fun friend. I am saddened to lose her. Her work has made our world a better place.

Holly Lichtman

April 4, 2020

I had the pleasure of meeting Lori at a professional conference and then realized we had a mutual friend, a first cousin for Lori. We both were heavily invested in keeping older adults free from the ravages of financial exploitation. Lori was forever helpful and a wonderful advocate. Lori will be missed as a consummate professional and legal expert. Her life will be a blessing to many and to mine. Z'l

Vicki Gottlich

April 2, 2020

I had the pleasure of knowing Lori for many years through our journey through elder law. Lori was smart, fun, and a good work partner. She improved the lives of many. May Lori's memory be a blessing to us all

April 1, 2020

I am so sorry for the loss of this gifted advocate whose skill and convictions were exceeded only by the beauty of her personality.
We were certainly blessed by her life, her service and her friendship.
May hurt family and friends know comfort in these difficult days and May memories be a place to remember the joy of her life.
Garey Eakes
Arlington, VA

Gerald (Jerry) Cohen

April 1, 2020

She leaves an amazing legacy as a champion for all of us...as we are all aging. From her days as a fellow Legal Services Developer thru The Center for Social Gerontology to the ABA, she was the brilliant and caring colleague and expert.

Ryan Wilson

April 1, 2020

Lori was a consummate professional and a tireless worker to protect the rights of older Americans. The world is a better place because of her efforts.

March 31, 2020

Sending my deepest sympathies to Lori's family and friends. May Almighty God bless you with abundant peace, He cares deeply for you - 1 Peter 5:6-7

Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results