Judy Stonehill Labensohn

Thanks to Mary Ann and John Hexter, I was able to visit Marcia iin beginnig October when I was in Cleveland. I was impressed by her poised grit, how she succeeded in making everyone around the table and in the house feel welcomed. With her stamina and love of life, I was sure she would be around for much longer, so I was shocked and saddened to hear of her death.She exuded such positive energy, it was hard to believe she was  so ill. May her family find comfort in knowing that her many friends will always remember her generosity kindness and friendship.The celestial Federation of Angels is fortunate to have Marcia in their group.

Dennis even reached out to classmates living abroad. I remember how moved I was by Dennis's good wishes at least forty years after I had seen him last at Shaker. He was a beautiful person in all respects. My condolences to Carole.

The world has lost love and a smile, goodness and a warm heart. May he sit among the angels and take care of us from above.

I am so sorry to learn of Gail's death. I remember her well from 7th grade at Woodbury when we appeared in a talent show together with Joanie O. and Marlene Z. We sang "Me and My Shadow." Of course I had no oidea of the shadow of lung cancer she carried from her family. A warm loving woman. May her memory be for a blessing.

Posted on: Jun 06, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Hi Mary Ellen, I have such warm memories of you from Ludlow School. You met your challenges with a certain nobility, so that even today that you are in a wheel chair you can be proud of the many years you struggled and succeeded in leading a full life. Sending you warm regards. Judy Stonehill

My mom's poem on Toussaint L'overture waS put to music by Hale Smith, who did arranging w Quincy Jones. Did u say u attended her salons for poets? I also a trying to improve my piano skills. Better to practice than to listen to the news. Also I'm in a Jacktown Ukes group. We're playing a gig at the Walker Tavern this summer. Congrats on your future career. I gave presentations on Sons + Soldiers -my dad + his cousin are listed in the back as Richie Boys. Maybe we're related- I'm doing a zoom w relatives in Israel May 6.My cousin, Dorit Seligson Edut discovered 2,000 on our family tree. Crazy, no?

I adored Jay Shaw. We used to giggle together during a Geology class in 7th grade. He lived in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and I've been dreaming about visiting him there for the past twenty years. I am so sorry he is gone.

Happy Birthday, Care. Many more years of good health, fun, wisdom and acceptance. xox Judy (S) L.

Posted on: Dec 26, 2021 at 2:09 AM

Hi Judy. We were all in homeroom together with Mr Sturm. My interests have also gone from literature to real estate, with a little social activism thrown in. The lit was all based on the inspiration from Mr Burnett.

Though I did not know Big George, I am deeply moved by his writing and the life he led. May he rest in peace.

Martha and I were friends at Ludlow School. I remember sleeping over at her house in 5th or 6th grade and her teaching me the facts of life. She must have been a good teacher if I still remember. May her memory be for a blessing. ???? ???? ?????

I didn't know Jim Schneider very well, yet I recall an aura of decency and goodness that seemed to engulf him. He stands out as a humble and compassionate human being and I am not surprised that he found his place in life working with troubled youth. He seemed to be solid and caring. May he rest in peace and be an inspiration for his children and grandchildren.