STEPHEN SCHACHNER Obituary

Stephen H. Schachner
Passed away in Aventura, Florida on May 11, 2019. A long-time resident of Potomac, he had a distinguished medical career for over 50 years as an internist specializing in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolic disorders. He was associated with Inova Fairfax Hospital where he served as chief of internal medicine for several years.Born in New York City, he was raised in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He attended Creighton University and graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1961.Dr. Schachner was the beloved husband of the late Dianne Schachner (Fellman) and devoted father to Seth Schachner and Jill Schachner and doting grandfather to Alexander Chanen, Sydney Chanen, Miles Schachner and Liv Schachner.A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor to Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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Published by The Washington Post from May 19 to May 26, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for STEPHEN SCHACHNER

7 Entries

Anne Statland

March 27, 2021

Dr. Schachner just crossed my mind and I thought I would see if there was any current information out there and was so sad to see he had passed away almost 2 years ago - I wrote that he was a friend, but he was my doctor for many many years and we had a friendly relationship. I trusted him and strangely, looked forward to seeing him when I had an appointment. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing and will always remember my long time doctor, fondly. My heart goes out to his family.

Michael Paul Korotkin

March 6, 2021

I read an article today in the NYT about Creighton and recalled that my friend from high school, Stephen, went to that school and Googled him. At this age one always does that with some trepidation. And, there it was. Very sorry. Although I had not spoken to Stephen (or many others) since we graduated in 1955, I have thought of him often. He was a very bright person, and I always considered exceedingly kind and caring. I knew he was going to be a doctor and I am sure he was a great one. We played tackle football, barefoot, on Brighton Beach. He was a “Demon” and I was a “Falcon.” He was a special person. My belated condolences to the family and my prayers for peace to a friend.

Irving Shugar

September 11, 2020

I remember Stephen from Lincoln High. Always friendly and a pleasure to know and chat with.

Susan Byers

June 8, 2019

I met Dr. Schachner when I was 14, a patient at DeWitt Army Hospital. I heard him before I saw him. He was coming down the hall, loudly singing "I'm crazy with looove for you!" He would be my doctor for several hospitalizations and I came to trust him. When I returned from Germany, where my family was later stationed, he had started his practice and again became my doctor. He also, over the years, became a friend. I remember the last time I saw him, shortly before he retired ... He hovered by the desk while I checked out, which struck me as odd. I think he knew that was the last time we would see each other--and we had known each other a very long time. Not long after, I received a referral letter to another doctor, and when I stopped by the office to say goodbye, it was gone. We had known each other since about 1966 and I missed him; part of me always will. Dr. Schachner was one of the good ones, a true physician in the very best sense of the word. Appointments always started in his office. "How's Len? (My husband also became his patient.) How are the kids? What's going on in your life?" He was very holistic, long before that was a buzzword. I was blessed to have known him. I just wish I'd had a chance to give him a hug and thank him for all the years of good care and corny jokes. Deepest condolences to his family.

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May 26, 2019

Dear Seth & Jill & famiiy,
I am so sorry to hear your Dad passed away. I was out of the country and did not find out about the sad news until a week after I returned. Your Mom & Dad were very special friends since approx.1964 when we ere all stationed at Ft. Belvoir. Your Dad, Harvey & I all grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. My heart goes out to the entire family. Please let me know how I could help.

My deepedt Condolences & love,

Gail

Lois Schiff

May 21, 2019

Was so so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. We were so found of him and the years we knew each other. Remember many good times!
Lois snd Buzzy Schiff

May 21, 2019

My sincere condolences. May our heavenly Father, the God of all comfort, sustain you at this time of such great loss and sorrow - 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

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