PORTSMOUTH—Lily Stromberg, age 94, died peacefully in her home with family on August 13, 2023. She was born in Montreal, Canada on March 22, 1929, to Jacob and Jennie Tessler.

Lily earned her degree in Elementary Education from MacDonald College of McGill University School for Teachers. She also received her Hebrew education in Montreal, where she was a graduate of the "Yiddish Folks Shule."

After moving with her family to Portsmouth, VA, Lily was employed by the Portsmouth Public Schools until her retirement. She had a passion for education and loved working with the special needs children of the DAC Center. The young ones loved Ms. Lily.

She was an active member of the Gomley Chesed Synagogue and its sisterhood. Upon its closing, she became a member of Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, VA.  She was also a lifetime member of Hadassah, Beth Shalom Home, and The Women's Auxiliary of the Portsmouth Academy of Medicine.

Lily was the widow of the late Hyman Stromberg, MD. She is also predeceased by her siblings, Maurice Tessler, Clara Friedlander, and Beatrice Mikelberg. She is survived by her three children Jack (Mary), Burle (Robin), and Debbie (Michaeleen); her Aunt Bella Bernstein; grandchildren Arielle, Rachael, and Sam; great-grandson Owen; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friend Marilyn Buxbaum.

A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16 at Gomley Chesed Cemetery in Portsmouth.  The meal of consolation after the funeral and shiva (Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm) will be held at the home of Burle and Robin Stromberg.  The family will continue to observe shiva Friday by Zoom and Saturday in the synagogue. The family wishes to thank caregiver Martha Taylor for her loving support. Memorial donations may be made to the Strelitz International Academy of Tidewater (strelitzinternationalacademy.org). Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.