Allen J. Steinberg, M.D.

Allen J. Steinberg, M.D., 91, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina and formerly of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his home.

Born on August 20, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allen grew up in the Strawberry Mansion area of Philadelphia. After graduating from Central High School, he furthered his education at Temple Medical School where he received his Doctorate. Allen enjoyed playing basketball in high school and during his early college days.

Allen practiced pathology at Philadelphia General Hospital for 16 years until it closed in 1977. He relocated to South Jersey where he practiced at Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly, where he was a recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a teacher and mentor to many during his career. He retired in 2008. He and his wife Janice have owned a home in Pine Knoll Shores for the past 30 years, and settled permanently 5 years ago.  He enjoyed walks on the beach and called Pine Knoll Shores his piece of paradise. Allen was a sports enthusiast, an avid reader, and was always fascinated by medical history.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Janice; son, Eric Steinberg and partner Anne Hunter of Blacksburg, VA; daughter, Julie Adams and husband Trent of Richmond, VA; and pup, Marley.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Anna Steinberg; sister, Pearl Starkey; and brother, Bernard Steinberg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

No service is planned at this time.

Family and friends are welcome to visit at the home or submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.