Lila Hirsch-Brody
July 9, 2024

LILA HIRSCH-BRODY: On Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Zola Hirsch and late Victor Brody. Daughter of the late Rabbi Charles B. Forman and Mrs. Shifra Forman. Beloved sister of Dr. Eli Forman, presently of West Palm Beach, FL and the late Charlotte Caplan, previously of Baltimore, MD. Aunt of Elan Forman (Shira) and their 7 children, Eliza Forman-Villani and her two sons, Hilliary Caplan-Noppinger (David), and Cheryl Caplan-Zalis (Kenneth), and their son. 

Lila was an established Pittsburgh artist and art teacher. She taught painting classes at the JCC. She launched Zola Hirsch Special Needs Fund in memory of her late husband. Lila will be remembered as exuberant artist and teacher to the art world of Pittsburgh. 

Graveside service and interment will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Carrick.  Any and all contributions may be made to Yeshivas and local places of Jewish Education.

Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

Condolences

Lila was my Aunt Lila. Seymour Hirsch (my father) was Zola’s younger brother. Lila and Zola were a dynamic couple, and I always loved visiting them in Pittsburgh when I was a little girl, and later brought my own children to visit. She was always so loving to us. Since the pandemic in 2020, I had a hard time reaching her, so this news saddened me greatly. She will always have a special place in my heart.

When I think of Lila, I remember exuberance, ART and spirit! A dedicated teacher of art and a wonderful human being! She will be missed and may her memory be eternal! Condolences and love to her family!

I will always remember Lila for her vibrant and fun personality. She was one terrific lady. I have many fond memories of her and Zola. May she rest in peace and her memory be a blessing.