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2020
Benjamin Schecter Obituary
11/28/2020
Dr. Benjamin Charles Schecter was born on April 14 th 1940 in New Haven, Connecticut and passed away at eighty years old on November 28 th 2020 in Cherry Valley, Pennsylvania. He joined the Air Force at eighteen and he married his wife, Donna Smulyen in 1964. He and his wife had four children together. Benjamin graduated with a doctorate in medicine from Jefferson Medical School of Philadelphia and became the Chief of Staff at Bradford Medical Hospital and Medical Director of an Adolescent Drug Rehabilitation Center in Shawnee PA .
Dr. Benjamin Schecter saved countless lives as a general surgeon and devoted himself to helping those who struggled with addiction. He was a devout Jew and lived throughout the United States and the world including Panama, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Texas. He was an avid hunter and fly fisherman and taught his children how to hunt, tie their own flies, and fish. He frequently enjoyed the company of his many beloved hunting dogs; Mango, Lad, Duchess, Bart, Marley, and Jake. He is preceded in death by his parents; Charles and Betty Schecter, his son Michael Schecter and his sister-in-law Sharon Cohen. He is survived by his children Eric Schecter, Daniel Schecter, and Deborah Fitzgerald, his grandchildren Kailean, Riley, Mackenzie, and Aiden as well as his good friends Dr. James and Patricia Palermo, Dr. Ray Truex, and his siblings by law Eugene and Connie Roth. The celebration of his life will be held in May 2021 at the Temple Israel in Stroudsburg PA.
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Memories and Condolences
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William Varady
December 18, 2024
Dr. Ben Schecter I considered a friend besides great doctor. I'm still in shock of his passing. When time permitted we would talk of boating, fishing as back then I was a 'kayaker'. He left an impression on most patients and that's a good thing. He was professional & caring, a rare combination today. RIP my friend
February 23, 2023
May he rest in Peace.....
Bernard Schecter
Charles Kratz
February 6, 2022
Ben was my doctor for many years until he retired. He was a very special man and I will always remember him. It was my great privilege to know him . May he RIP
Pat and Gary Meckes
December 19, 2021
Dr. Ben was one of a kind. He is definitely missed and I know his family really misses him. As well as his two pups!
Marty and Riki
March 13, 2021
An excellent Doctor, kind and caring. A very good listener and diagnostician. We miss him.
sandrda siler
January 15, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss. Dr Schecter was my doctor until his retirement. He was very kind and a good doctor.
Frank Prestileo
January 2, 2021
Ben was my best friend at Pottsville High School. I was best man at his wedding to Donna.
I didn’t see him much in our later years but I thought of him often.
RIP my friend, you were a helluva a guy!,
Frank Prestileo
Friend
Kathy Uhler
January 1, 2021
He was the only physician I've ever had that listened, and laughed. I love that he used to ask me questions about dog care... He will be missed.
Paul Andrews
December 31, 2020
To the family and friends of Dr. Benjamin Schecter Md. He was a great college of the Monroe county community. At Inner Vision Drug Test Consultant and Inner Vision Treatment Services we shared many of patients together and we truly need more professional like Dr. Schecter, our condolences to the family, he will truly be missed.
The Corey and Riggs Family
December 27, 2020
Sadden to hear of his passing. Our entire family was seen by him. My elderly mother adored him. We need more like him in our community. Condolences to your family.
Elizabeth Kameen
December 26, 2020
What a genuine and caring human being. Dr. Ben gave the world so much more than he ever took and we are all better people for knowing him. The world has lost one of its bright lights.
josette chaffier
December 26, 2020
I was a patient of Docs in the past. What a loving, caring man and a GREAT DOCTOR. He was honest and was always there to listen. He will be missed by many. My condolences go out to his family. May he rest in peace. Dr Schecter, thanks for listening. Josette M Chaffier
Arthur Ritter
December 25, 2020
SALUTE DOC
Sherry Compher
December 25, 2020
Beyond sad to hear the news of Dr Schecter's passing.
Dr. Ben was such a unique individual and incredible physician a awesome person all together. I feel honored to have known him.
Betty Kunkle
December 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know how much Dr Schecter meant to our family He was a wonderful physician. I will keep you in my prayers
Tammy Sargent
December 24, 2020
I'm so saddened by the loss of Dr Ben. He always called me kiddo and trusted me to run his office. He gave me a chance at a job a had no experience in. I am now so educated on addiction and office procedures because of him. He and I were not just a boss and office worker but friends and helped me in so many personal levels. Our loyalty to each other was more than anyone knew. Because of him I have become to know and care about so many people.
I miss you and us in the office every day. Please be at piece and enjoy your pain free time with friends and families who have gone before you. I love you and miss you .
Tammy Sargent
Coworker
Betty Hill
December 24, 2020
I am so sorry to hear that Dr. Ben, (as a lot have called him)passed. I worked for him in the Stroudsburg office for many years and I am so grateful. He was well known to many especially his patients and his good pal Charlie. They were quite a pair with their hunting and fishing stories. Dr. Ben was so good to me and I will miss him. I know he is enjoying his reunion with his son Michael and his mom and he is now with no more pain. Rest In Peace Dr Ben. I love you and miss you.
Pat Meckes
December 24, 2020
We are very saddened to learn of Dr. Ben's death. He was a wonderful person and doctor. He will be missed. Our condolences to the family.
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