Janice Goldstein

Janice “Gigi” Goldstein , 84, passed away in her home beside her devoted husband Dr Sidney Goldstein, and three loving children: Rhonda Sheakley (Larry), David Goldstein, and Nina Meranus-Harris (David Harris). She was survived by her five adoring grandchildren: Jacquelyn Lankford (Frank), Jarrod Byer (Carly), Johanna Byer-Adcock (James), Grant Meranus and Kyle Meranus. Great grandchildren: Coulter, Griffin, Sam, and MacLaine Lankford, Halston and Simone Byer, and Baby Bowes Adcock. Additionally, Gigi loved, adored, and influenced: The Sheakley Children; Matt, Kelley, Scott, Steph, and Val. The Harris Children: Avery, Griffin, and Tanner. Janice was born July 1, 1936 in Philadelphia PA. A feisty, flirty, red head who told everyone with great pride “I am an Irish Jew, a first generation American”. Janice was swept off her feet by a very handsome wedding crasher, Dr Sidney Goldstein. They were married on June 19, 1955. Gigi’s creative talents, unique style, hard work ethic, and authentic personality led her to numerous professional and volunteer positions. She was an interior designer, fashion designer, and started the promotional cosmetic company DaiRhon. She was extremely devoted to her community and was known for her dramatic table settings to benefit the Cincinnati Parks and Cincinnati Symphony, Parties of Note. She served many years on the board of The Jewish National Fund. Gigi and Sid loved and supported the Arts, Cincinnati Ballet, Playhouse In The Park, and the Cincinnati Art Museum. Gigi’s greatest joy was time spent with her husband of 65 years, traveling the world. They could be found adventuring the most remote little villages or sipping champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Gigi’s loved entraining friends and family, one could be seated next to a top cardiologist and a Findley’s market butcher, or chat with the Cincinnati ballet director and an immigrant taxi driver she has befriended. To Gigi, cultural pluralism and diversity was as natural as breathing. Most importantly, Gigi prided herself in being a phone call away for every grandchild. Her high-spirited energy, compassion and opinions will truly be missed by those who had the opportunity to have met “Gigi”. A private family service will be held Tuesday May 25. Friends are invited to an open house visitation Tuesday May 25th from 4-8pm at the home of Rhonda and Larry Sheakley. There will be a minion service held at 7pm. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Jewish National Fund: 42 East 69th St, NY, NY 10021 USA (212)879-9300. Service Recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/cUWa3fFZpK3XJ6hCNLfalPeEmqIG06ynQL99lzwG_LTUyCxQl5oJmPpoN6-R0duo.QZ2akBqHLni0BD6_

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Janice Goldstein

July 1, 1936 - May 22, 2021