From the Cincinnati Enquirer, November 1, 2012

Janie Fischbach passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2012 following a gallant eight and one half year fight against Frontal Temporal Dementia. She leaves her husband of 46 years Rob, her sons Drew and his wife Nina and Scott and his wife Jaime along with her three grandchildren; Max Robert, Olivia Jane and Devon. She also leaves her nephew Alex and her constant and loving companion Pookie, her sister Gail (Bernd) Kahn, her nieces and their families. Janie was preceded in death by her parents Helen and Albert Pressman. A native of Cincinnati Ohio, she received her degree in elementary education from the University of Cincinnati and was nominated for teacher of the year for the State of Ohio. The family moved to Atlanta in 1975 which has been there home since. Janie was active in many community organizations through the years but more than anything her family was her love. She was a wonderful daughter and a fabulous wife and mother and if only she could have seen her newest grandchildren grow up, her life would have been complete. Known for being outgoing, vivacious and talkative, Janie could "work a room", conversing with friend and stranger alike. She started her own business, escorting authors on book tours through Atlanta; she was really in her element. The family wants to give a very loving special thank you to her caregivers, Thelma Bonner, Deanna Lawrence, the "First Ladies" friend and housekeeper of 37 years, Annie Howard and Rose Wiley, without whose help and love this long journey would have been impossible. Sign on-line guest book: www.edressler.com. Graveside services will be held on today, Thursday, November 1 at 12:00 noon at Arlington Cemetery with Rabbi Neil Sandler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Weinstein Hospice, the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration or the charity of one's choice . Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.