Schell Family Legacy Gift in Honor of Polly Schell
The Lewis County Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a significant honorary donation made by the Schell family in loving memory of their mother, Polly Schell.
A prominent figure at Lewis County General, Polly dedicated her 30-year career to serving as an Operating Room (OR) nurse. She exemplified the true spirit of a healthcare professional. Polly's dedication to her career was unparalleled, and her colleagues admired her passion for helping others. Her commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, and genuine empathy touched the lives of all she encountered. Her professional impact resonated deeply with those who had the privilege of working alongside her, as well as the countless patients she cared for. Polly was instrumental in setting up the current operating rooms and served as OR head nurse until she retired in 1991. She was also involved in fundraising for the hospital and was the President of the Lewis County General Hospital Auxiliary.
Lewis County General Hospital has been very important to the Schell family. Many of Polly’s children, spouses and grandchildren have worked at Lewis County General Hospital and several other family members had internships at the hospital. In honor of her invaluable contributions to Lewis County General Hospital, and how the hospital has given back to the Schell family, the Bill and Polly Schell family, which include William Jr., Randy and Deb, Bill and Tootie, Jerome and Connie, Jon and Tina, Hans and Susan and Pete and Gretchen have made an honorary gift to the Honoring the Legacy, Building the Future Capital Campaign. This generous contribution will be directed towards enhancing the Surgical Pavilion, ensuring that future patients receive the same exceptional surgical care that Polly upheld throughout her career. If you worked with Polly or know the Schell family, we invite you to contribute to the Schell Family Legacy gift.
The impact of Polly's legacy will endure in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to work with her and the patients she cared for. Her dedication to her profession, Lewis County General Hospital and her community serves as an inspiration for all of us. The Schell family's recognition of Polly's contributions and their decision to make a gift for the new Operating Room facilities is a testament to their strong support of Lewis County General Hospital.
We are extremely grateful to the Schell family for their thoughtful and meaningful honorary donation to the Capital Campaign. We encourage others to follow the Schell family's generous example of giving and consider making a tribute donation in honor of loved ones who have made a lasting impact on our hospital community.