Edgemont's Rebecca Maça Skolnik Passes Away at 91

Rebecca Maça Skolnik, aged 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16th, following a brief illness. Just five days short of her 92nd birthday, Becky lived a long, adventurous life that spanned continents, countries, cities, and many loving generations of her family.

Born in Izmir, Turkey on July 21st, 1934, Becky spent her early adulthood working as a translator for NATO before arriving in the United States as part of the first class of the Wien International Scholars Program at Brandeis University. She met future husband Edward Skolnik at a student mixer, and the two married in 1960. They moved to Edgemont in 1969, where they raised three daughters, Leslie Anne, Deborah Jeanne, and Emily Suzanne of blessed memory. Rebecca spent over 30 years as an administrative assistant in the Scarsdale School District before retiring at 86 years old.

She is predeceased by her parents Reuben and Esther Maça; sisters Linda and Fortune; husband Edward, and daughter Emily. She is survived by her brother Izak Maça of Istanbul; daughter Leslie Brill and granddaughter Violet Brill of Mamaroneck; and daughter Deborah Skolnik, son-in-law TP Enders, and granddaughters Clara and Genie Enders of Scarsdale.

Her family will fondly remember Becky’s phenomenal Turkish cooking, loyal Jeopardy! viewership, and love of The New Yorker and summers in Montauk. Her life serves as a testament to the bliss found in trying new things while never forgetting your roots. The family extends its sincere thanks to the team at Bayberry Care Center for taking such excellent care of Rebecca in her final months.