Pikesville, Maryland
On July 18, 2015, Gerald "Jerry" Sklar; cherished husband of Helene Sklar (nee Leader); loving father of Stephanie Meskin and Ryan Sklar; loving father-in-law of Ellie Goldbloom-Sklar; beloved son of the late Bernard and Eva Sklar; devoted grandfather of Jessica Meskin, Mackenzie Meskin, Gabby...
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When this opportunity to remember Jerry popped up today, it stirred mixed feelings. --sad he was taken so young, but happy to have been blessed as one of his students. Rest in peace dear Jerry! Thanks for the memories.
Leslie Elhai
July 14, 2019 | Baltimore, MD
Best Teacher, great jokes!
Damon Walker
July 28, 2015
Helene, my condolences go out to you and your children. I was a student of Jerry's in 1972. I even taught his class for senior switch around day. He made a huge impact in my life, a fabulous guy and a wonderful teacher
Leslie Elhai (Sheller)
July 24, 2015 | Burton, TX
Mr. Sklar sparked my lifelong interest in photography. He was my favorite teacher ay PHS. I hope his family finds comfort in all of the lives that he touched.
Kathy cohen
July 21, 2015
Awesome teacher and great guy. Loved talking corvette's because of Jerry bought my 74 blue corvette and still taking photos. RIP big guy Pikesville Class of 75
Scott Furman
July 20, 2015 | Baltimore, MD
Facebook is quite a feature and through it I read of Jerry's death, yesterday, from Eva Spector. The Jerry of 1980 may have eschewed FB.
I graduated Pikesville Sr High School 34 years ago. A life time ago. The impact of Jerry on me as a student still remains in my memory today. He had a unique way of communicating with us. Admittedly, I referred to him as one of the cool teachers. He made learning science interesting as compared to the others. He seemed to know that I was...
Michael Steinberg
July 20, 2015 | West Bloomfield, MI
I cherish the personal and professional relationship that I had with Jerry. No one cared more for the education of students nor loved Pikesville HS more than Jerry. My condolences to Helene and his family. God always has room for a good person and teacher. Dick Walters
July 20, 2015