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STEPHANIE G. SCHIFFER

STEPHANIE SCHIFFER Obituary

SCHIFFER--Stephanie Gertler, on January 7 in New York City at age 62. Beloved wife of Mark Schiffer, cherished mother of David, Ellie (Lawrence Brotherton) and Ben, adoring grandmother of Oliver, loving sister of Jonathan, devoted daughter of Menard and the late Anna Gertler, survived by sister Barbara Victor. Stephanie was a force of nature, and it is impossible to imagine a world without her in it. An award-winning journalist and best-selling author, she loved good books, music, dance, cooking and great conversation - but her family was her true passion. She faced her illness the way she lived her life - with grace and courage. We are grateful to Linda Kirschenbaum, M.D. and the gifted doctors and nurses of Lenox Hill Hospital, who gave us the precious gift of more time with Stephanie than anyone thought possible. She will live in our hearts forever. Burial was private. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring. Donations in her memory can be made to Lenox Hill Hospital Medical ICU.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 9, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for STEPHANIE SCHIFFER

41 Entries

Teddy Klaus

January 3, 2020

Dear Mark and Jonathan,

Thinking of you!

February 8, 2015

A very gifted writer. I enjoyed her books. I purchased every book she ever wrote and the patrons of the Port Byron Library in upstate New York treasured them Lester Brew, library trustee

Donna DeJoseph

February 2, 2015

Dear Mark & Family
we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie was a Breath of Fresh air, so gifted and so much fun to talk to. I wish you all peace.
Love Donna & John DeJoseph

Bart Simon

January 27, 2015

Mark...my sincere condolences on your loss

January 17, 2015

Dear Mark,

What terribly sad news. We can only hope that time will ease your pain and that the love and support you receive from family and friends will give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time. We wanted you to know you are in our thoughts.

Paula and Joe Israel

January 17, 2015

I'm so sorry, Mark, to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Steve Marcus

Robert Mosci

January 14, 2015

Hi Mark, Sarah and I were terribly saddened to hear of Stephanie's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your lovely family.
Bob Mosci and Sarah Yuster

Roberta and Michael Sigall

January 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss...wishing you happy memories and good thoughts today and always...

Peggy and Joe Seton

January 13, 2015

We are so sad for all of you and for the many people who have been touched by Stephanie in so many ways. She was a talented, passionate, beautiful woman who will be missed.

Lisa Shapiro

January 13, 2015

Mark, I remember you well from Modin. Very sorry for your family's profound loss.

Amy Adler

January 12, 2015

I am so sorry of your loss. Amy Adler

January 12, 2015

Dear Mark, Ellie, David & Ben,
Words cannot express how sorry we are about Stephanie.
She was the second mother to our daughter Jamie.
Stephanie had the highest values and was always looking out for our girls.
Your family was her second family and always will be…
Love,
Lynn & Stephen Warren

Camp Modin

Michael Propper

January 12, 2015

So sorry for the Family of one of my childhood heroes.Our strength lies in the love and memories.

Michelle Schaffer

January 12, 2015

I am incredibly sorry for this loss.

Barbara Lipack Skora

January 12, 2015

We are so saddened to hear of Stephanie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Jeff Senter

January 12, 2015

I am sorry to hear this.

January 11, 2015

My condolences to you and your family, Mark

Jeff Graubard

January 11, 2015

Mark,
Reading these tributes gives all a tiny glimpse of how profound your and your family's loss must be.

My thoughts are with you.

Norma Coke

January 11, 2015

To all the members of the Gertler and Schiffer family please accept my heart felt condolence in the passing of your beloved Stephanie especially her husband Mark and her kids David Ellie and Ben may all your memories and all your love for Stephanie linger in your hearts forever.

Wendie Forman

January 11, 2015

Mark, although we haven't been in touch in years, I still think of you as a good friend from my Modin days. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Stephanie sounds like she was an amazing person who touched so many lives.

Diane Heimer Schreibman

January 11, 2015

Mark, I was so sad to hear this news. My condolences to you and your family. May her memory be for a blessing.

Teddy Klaus

January 11, 2015

Dear Mark,

Mark - My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jonathan. I am very sorry for your loss.

norma coke

January 11, 2015

To all the members of the gertler and schiffer family please accept my condolences in the passing of your beloved Stephanie especially to her husband mark her kids David Ellie and Ben may all the love and good times linger in your hearts forever.

gail rubman goldstein

January 11, 2015

please accept my most heartfelt condolences for your loss...I am know you all have wonderful memories to warm your hearts when your heart aches

Julianne David

January 11, 2015

Dearest Dr. Schiffer, just a few words to say how sorry I am for your loss...please find comfort in playing and cuddling Oliver...it's the best "medicine " around! All the best to you and your family, Julianne David

Wendy Gross

January 11, 2015

To the Shiffer and Gertler Family,
I was stunned and saddened to learn of Stephanie's passing in my local paper this week in Western Mass.
Steph and I were best of friends as we entered puberty and progressed into our teens. I have many fond memories of her. She was and will continue to be a significant person in my life's tapestry.
My thoughts are with you as you cope with this huge loss.

Ron Zimmerman

January 11, 2015

Our thoughts are with you!

Carol and Harry Heller

January 10, 2015

Dear Schiffer and Gertler Family,
We are so saddened by the news of Stephanie's passing.Her beautiful smile will light up our hearts forever.Our prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you.

January 9, 2015

Much much much too soon. I miss you, my friend.

January 9, 2015

I am so sad to hear about this and am sending love to Stephanie's beloved family. She was a true light, kind, funny, generous and I am so privileged to have known her since we were in 8th grade. She is in my heart

Harriet and Al Roseroot

January 9, 2015

Words can hardly describe how we feel about the loss of Stephanie. Such a bright and vibrant life has been extinguished. She will be remembered with great love.

January 9, 2015

Dear Mark and Family - we are so very sorry to hear about Stephanie and from our hearts send you our deepest sympathy - Susan and Jeffrey Matos and family

Sylvia Stumpfig

January 9, 2015

I hadn't seen Stephanie since the '70s, and only stayed in touch with her occasionally via social media, but I'll never forget our time together at Hewitt. I have a special memory of her at her parent's apartment, where I'd marvel enviously at her lovely singing and guitar. In particular, I still remember Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne". She touched a lot of people with her many gifts, and she truly is one of those people whose spirit will endure. You are lucky to call her family. As I recall, when her mother died she appreciated a quote I cited from Queen Elizabeth, who said after 9/11, "Grief is the price we pay for love." I hope that thought provides solace to all of you.

Justine Mclean

January 9, 2015

I miss you Stephanie. Thank you for the laughs, for the cries, and everything in between. Thank you for your encouragement, for believing in me even when I didn't believe in myself. You were my protector, my confidant, my best friend.. I can't imagine life without you. Love you.

Dina Wolf

January 9, 2015

Dear Mark, Ruth and Family,

We are soo sorry to hear about Stephanie. May your treasured memories keep you comforted during this sad time.

May she rest in peace.

Love, Betty Lou, Larry and Dina

January 9, 2015

Dear Mark and Family:
My Deepest Condolences to you and your family. May you
find comfort from all the memories you have had together.
Love, Jane K. Gertler

Stephanie, my sister, and I shared a love of drama

Perry Barber

January 9, 2015

Stephanie was brilliant, kind, steely, and stellar. My twin sister and I were friends and schoolmates with her back in grade school, and I always admired her work ethic, diverse talents, and especially her way with the written word. Our lives took different turns and we drifted away from each other as adults, but reconnected from time to time over the phone or via Facebook. I got a kick out of telling her that every time I turn on my Kindle, her book "Jimmy's Girl" is always the first title I see on the home screen. It was a joy to view the photos of her children and grandchildren that she posted on Facebook and feel her love for them radiating off the page. She is gone way too soon, but will be remembered with love and admiration by her legions of friends, fans, and devoted readers. Heartfelt and heartbroken condolences to her bereaved family.

Cathy Winsor

January 9, 2015

My darling Schiffers. I am so profoundly sad about the loss of Stephanie that there are no words. We went to Hewitt together and re-met on Facebook. She was so dear to me. I send you angels to comfort you.

Leslie Garisto Pfaff

January 9, 2015

We were friends for half a century. I feel her loss more acutely than I can say.

Janet Edelstein

January 9, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family of Stephanie. We shared so many wonderful times together that I will never forget. You are all in my prayers. I hope your wonderful memories of her will help you through this difficult time.

Adrienne Lopez

January 9, 2015

To the Schiffer family, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved mother and wife...My heart goes out to you Mark, David, Ellie and Ben and your family and friends...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time...

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