Julia K. Skalina

I will always hold such wonderful images of this dear lady. We shared conversations about our families and the many different directions life takes us. Sharing these stories with lots of laughter and lots of coffee and cakes. Having coffee and cakes with Julia and her loving husband will always be some of my fondest memories. I only wish I could have had more. Her spirit, strength, smile and gentleness will be greatly missed.

My mother and Julia were childhood friends from the same small town in Slovakia, who against all odds survived the Holocaust. They both lost their entire families, and yet found the strength to go on and live fulfilling lives and raise families of their own. In their later years, they regularly had long phone conversations to share their respective memories of each other's parents and siblings, and in so doing, seemed to keep those spirits alive. Julia's legacy will be treasured and she will...

I am truly saddened to read of the passing of this remarkable lady. Her gracious and gentle spirit belied a youth of unspeakable horror. Those with whom she shared her story will forever be touched that they met her. I was privileged to have her visit a breakfast honoring Kennebunk High School students who interviewed W.W.II vetrerans and those who had been interviewed. She had been interviewed and was a guest of her student interviewee. Everyone in the room was in awe of this humble...

One of the most interesting patients I have ever had the pleasure of caring for. May you rest in peace, sweet Julia. My thoughts are with you Andre and Daniela.