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LILA SCHERL Obituary

SCHERL--Lila, 93, on July 27, 2021. Adoring wife of the late Siegfried Scherl MD, daughter of the late Elizabeth and Harry J. Lesnick MD. Survived by her children: Ellen (Fred), Nancy (Richard K. Raker MD), and David (Wendy) and grandchildren: Carolyn (Dan), Michael (Stephanie), Robert, and Andrew. Loving sister to the late Joel Lesnick (Helaine) and sister-in-law of the late Bernice Berger (the late Julius). Lila was a proud graduate of the second class of women admitted to Bard College, and a beloved elementary school teacher in New Rochelle. Donations in her memory may be made to Bank Street College for Children's Education, or Bard College.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 6, 2021.

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Elizabeth Stewart

May 6, 2022

Hello,
I've been thinking about Mrs..Scherl for a while now and it took me until now to locate her via the internet. She was my teacher for two years while I attended ward elementary school. She was creative, kind, and there for me when my life was falling alart. Later in life, I would bump into her at Charles de Gaulle airport on the first day of my honeymoon. I remember her delight when she recognized me and my surprise that she did. She was amazing and I still think of her all these years.

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Zankhana Shukla

August 6, 2021

Dear Dr. Scherl,
We are so sorry to hear that you´ve lost such a special and important person in your life. As you mourn your mother, please know that our hearts are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Your Friends at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

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