STEIN--Sheila Smith, of Bronxville, NY, died August 10, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 76 years old. A native Minnesotan and graduate of University of Minnesota, she has lived and served in the Bronxville community for 40 years. Elected Mayor of Bronxville in 1987, she served six terms until 1993. She ran for New York State Assembly on the Republican ticket in 1994. Sheila was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Martin (Fritz) Stein Jr. and their six children and 14 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 15 at 2:00pm at the Reformed Church of Bronxville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maxwell Institute, 92 Yonkers Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY 10707.
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She took such an interest in others and was their advocate, she left too soon
Leslie Rawlings
Friend
August 7, 2020
During my sister-in-law, Susan Vojta's, memorial service luncheon, I had an enchanting visit with Sheila. Telling her things she wondered about the Vojtas as well as getting to know how lovely, intelligent and humorous she was lessened my heartache. I wish I'd known her sooner. Betsie Sanders
September 7, 2013
Sheila stopped sending her annual Christmas letter last year and we missed it. She was a great friend in high school and college and a huge influence on my young life. My thoughts go out to the greater Stein/Bowen family at this time of their great loss.
Ginny Chambers Sherman
August 15, 2013
Sheila and I lived on the same street in Owatonna. We were four years old. It is amazing and unbelievable that she has died. Her family will gather without their director. It is a sad day. Love to you all. Patty Luhmann
Patricia Smith
August 15, 2013
Deeply saddened by the loss of a dear mentor during my high school years. My heart goes out to her family.
Leslie Rawlings
August 13, 2013
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