Bayern, Serena (Gita). Auschwitz survivor.  Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on October 15, 2016. Cherished wife of the late Lajcsi. Loving and devoted mother of  Dr. Zuzana Gross. Beloved Gita Nagyi of Silvia Gross. She will be sadly missed by her niece Sylvia Friedman  of Manchester, NH, friends in Toronto and extended circle of friends and formal students in Kosice, Slovakia. Graveside service will be held on October 16, 2016 at Pardes Chaim Cemetery, Community section. Memorial donations may be made to Baycrest Foundation (416) 785-2875 www.baycrest.org/donate.