Holly Schneider Obituary

Dr. Holly Pevzner Schneider died peacefully on May 8 at her home in Otis. She was comforted by the love of her family as she spent her final days in a location she cherished. Holly and her family spent hours on the lake, becoming skilled in practically every water sport available. Holly and Jeff would host summer events that welcomed family and friends from far and wide. Everyone loved to be invited to Otis. Dr. Schneider also lived in Newton, MA. She graduated from the Massachusetts College of Optometry and Simmons College, both in Boston. Professionally, Dr. Schneider was an optometrist who went the extra mile for her patients. She treated every patient as if they were the most special to her. Patients acknowledged this and appreciated her for her careful, thoughtful, and meticulous care. As Dr. Schneider, she balanced practicing in a large firm with managing her own business that allowed her to build close and meaningful relationships. Holly's attention to detail and her care for others were also exemplified in her creative knitting projects. Holly was an expert knitter. Her passion for color intertwined with her need to be challenged resulted in an impressive output of beautiful pieces that family will cherish always. Holly was always athletic and loved to snow ski and was an accomplished water skier and sailor. She loved the Red Sox and was a devoted fan to almost her last day. Above all, family, helping others, and creative hobbies defined Holly's life. Holly is survived by Jeff, her loving husband of 38 years; two sons, Marcus and Andrew; and a daughter-in-law, Katie. She is also survived by her two sisters, Paula Pevzner and Lynne Pevzner Kaplan as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her older brother, David Pevzner, as well as her parents, Jack and Millie Pevzner, who were long time residents of Great Barrington and were the proprietors of Jack's in Lee and Jack's Country Squire in Great Barrington. SERVICES -- A funeral service led by Rabbi Jodie Gordon will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11:00am at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. The burial will immediately follow at Ahavath Sholom Cemetery on Blue Hill Road in Great Barrington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute or The Price Center in Newton MA. To send remembrances to the family, please visit finnertyandstevens. comThe family will host Shiva at 40 South Street at 6:00pm on Wednesday and Thursday.