Marjorie Schooler

SCHOOLER, MARJORIE

After a brief illness, Marge Schooler, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania to Sidney and Madeleine (Gutman) Hersch on July 25, 1919. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Lawrence Schooler; son, Richard Henry Schooler,;and her brother and sister-in-law; James and Suzanne Hersch. Marge is survived by her son, Robert Schooler of Austin, Texas; and his daughter and son-in-law, Abby and Scott Shapiro of Atlanta, Georgia; and their children, Jay and Sydney Shapiro. She is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Yan Schooler of Elmira; as well as daughters, Lindsey Schooler and Christina Schooler; and great grandson, Hunter and son Cheng Qu. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law; Naneen Karraker of Berkeley, California; and her sons, Benjamin Schooler and his fiance Liz Couch; and Nicholas Schooler and his wife Caitie. Marge grew up in Elmira and graduated from E.F.A. and the University of Wisconsin. She was an active member of the Elmira community; a life-long member of Congregation B'nai Israel (now Congregation Kol Ami); active in and on the board of the Southern Tier Association for the Visually Impaired, the YWCA, the Sisterhood of Congregation B'nai Israel, and Arnot Ogden Auxilary; and on the Board of Managers of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was also a member of the Wednesday Morning Club. She was an enthusiastic golfer and played until October 2015. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 AT 12:00 NOON AT CONGREGATION KOL AMI, 1008 W. WATER ST. ELMIRA. RABBI OREN STEINITZ OFFICIATING. FINAL DISPOSITION WILL BE PRIVATE. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial donations are asked to donate to a charity of their choice.www.bakerfamilyfuneralhome.com