CAROL BETH YOFFEE
JULY 29,1963- FEBRUARY 8, 2025
CAROL BETH YOFFEE: 61, passed away peacefully in her home in Pittsburgh, PA on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Carol Beth is survived by her mother, Phyllis Subar of West Bloomfield, MI; her husband of 35 years, Michael; her three children, Eric (Abigail), Max Zack, and Alana (fiancé Samer); her grandson, Joshua; her three brothers Jeffrey (partner Marie Cooke), Neal (Carol), and Lorin (Flora); sister-in-law Stephanie; an aunt and uncle in Israel and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is also the daughter of the late Seymour Subar and daughter-in-law of the late William (Bill) and Barbara Yoffee.
Carol Beth was born on July 29, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan to Phyllis and the late Seymour Subar. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1985, where she met her husband and the love of her life, Michael. They were married in 1989. After a short stint in Washington, DC, Carol Beth and Michael settled in Pittsburgh where they raised three children, Eric, Max Zack, and Alana.
Carol Beth was always very creative and artistic, exploring and mastering a variety of art forms throughout her life, including interior design, artisan bread baking, beading, paper quilling, jewelry making, drawing, sketching and water coloring. She was instrumental in founding Pittsburgh Urban Sketchers and her work has been displayed around the city (some of her creative legacy can be found at www.Carolbeth.com). Seeing the faces of people enjoying her artwork always filled her with happiness.
Carol Beth was also a passionate teacher and worked in school administration in Pittsburgh's Jewish community. She taught Hebrew school for over 15 years at Beth Shalom and Rodef Shalom synagogues. She worked in the administration at Community Day School, applying her phenomenal organizational talents and skills. And she individually tutored dozens of students to prepare them for their Bar / Bat Mitzvot. Watching her students learn, grow, and succeed brought her an immense amount of joy, particularly when she saw them take pride in their own accomplishments.
Those who knew Carol Beth will remember her for her infectious smile, her ability to light up a room, and her selfless pursuit of helping others. She had a rare gift of leaving a lasting impact on all who crossed her path.
A special thank you to Dr. Helen Analo, and the entire team doctors, nursing and support staff at Allegheny Health Network, West Penn Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital who provided Carol Beth with unwavering guidance, support and strength through her long, roller coaster-journey and battle with cancer. Also, thank you to Sivitz Jewish Hospice for their compassionate care during this difficult time.
"Life is too short not to do what you enjoy. I have many interests, but all of my joys lead to one motive in life: making others happy." - Carol Beth
Donations in memory of Carol Beth may be made to
412 Food Rescue, 6140 Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Sivitz Hospice c/o Jewish Association on Aging, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Or any cause or charity of your choice.
Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. www.schugar.com
