Janice Levin Lichtenstein, Ed.D.

Janice Levin Lichtenstein, Ed.D., 76, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered blessed memory on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street at 2:00 p.m.  Interment will follow in Emanu-El Cemetery (Maryville); Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc.  Downtown Chapel.
 
Janice was born July 16, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Saul Levin and Eleanor Lissy Levin.  A lifelong student, Janice completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, held multiple degrees from Temple University, The Citadel, and completed her doctoral training at the University of South Carolina. 

Janice, or “Dr. Jan” as her most recent students knew her, served families and students with disabilities for over 56 years as an education specialist in Philadelphia, PA, Davidson County, TN, and Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley Counties, SC.  Dr. Jan led a team serving families and students with vision, orthopedic, and multiple impairments in the Tri-County area.  Janice was a member of Synagogue Emanu-El.

Education wasn’t the sole focus in Dr. Jan’s life as she was a voracious collector of antiquities and arts of all mediums.  She absorbed inspiration from the beauty of the Western North Carolina mountains, spending time there each summer for many decades.  Many creative pursuits captured Jan’s heart including watercolor, knitting, fashion, and jewelry.  Her affection for jewelry, particularly intricate lampwork beads, highlighted her exuberance of spirit and developed into a passion for constructing bold and vibrant pieces which earned the respect of artists worldwide.
 
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Leonard Lichtenstein of Mt. Pleasant, SC; daughter, Melanie Joy Lichtenstein, Ph.D. of Beaufort, SC; two sons, Bruce Robert Lichtenstein, Ph.D. of Portsmouth, England, Daniel Eric Lichtenstein (Melyssa) of Asheville, NC; godson, Stephen Wood of Columbia, SC; and sister, Arlene Goldberg of Philadelphia, PA and all the students for whom she tirelessly advocated.
 
Memorials may be made to: MUSC General Internal Medicine Fund for the Lichtenstein Foundation.

Accommodations:

A Guest Room Block for out-of-town family and friends has been arranged at The Restoration Hotel – Charleston. Family and friends are encouraged to reach out to The Restoration Hotel – Charleston directly to secure a guest room.

The Restoration Hotel – Charleston is located at 75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401. The contact information for The Restoration Hotel – Charleston:
P: (843) 518-5100
When reserving a guest room, please state to the Reservations Agent that you are associated with the Dr. Janice Lichtenstein Funeral Room Block. A reduced daily rate will be provided to guests within this Room Block.
For more information on The Restoration Hotel – Charleston, please visit the below website:
Charleston, SC | The Restoration Hotel Collection

Alternative accommodations are readily available in the Greater Charleston area, with a few options centrally-located and readily available. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Holiday Inn Charleston – Riverview
301 Savannah Highway, Charleston, South Carolina 29407
P: (843) 556-7100
Waterfront Hotels in Charleston, SC | Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview (ihg.com)
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Cambria Hotel – Charleston Riverview
84 Ripley Pointe Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29407
(843) 766-4322
Cambria Charleston Riverview | Official Site
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Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Boulevard, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
(843) 723-3000
Downtown Charleston Hotels - Charleston Marriott with Rooftop

Directions to Funeral Service, Interment, and Shiva

The Funeral Service will be held at J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home – Downtown Chapel – at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. The address of J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home is 232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401.

The Funeral Service will be followed immediately by Interment, to be held at Synagogue Emanu’El Cemetery. The address of Synagogue Emanu’El Cemetery is 60 Sycamore Avenue, Charleston, South Carolina 29407.

Interment will be followed by Shiva at a designated residence in Riverland Terrace Neighborhood on James Island. The address for Shiva is 2149 Medway Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29412.