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Richard Schiff Obituary
Jan. 2, 1917 - Jul. 19, 2012
Richard W. Schiff, 95, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Newark, OH., died on Jul. 19, 2012. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sun., at Anchin Pavilion in Sarasota, FL. Funeral arrangements by: Packer Funeral Home.
Burial will be on July 25th at 10:30am at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Richard was the son of Hannah and Adolph Schiff, brother of Anthony and James Schiff, he was born on January 2, 1917 in Newark, Ohio, where he lived until 1990. Richard was a graduate of the Ohio State University's College of Business Administration and served in Patton's 6th Armored Division in World War II. After the war, he and his brother Jim owned Mohlenpah's, a store in downtown Newark. In retirement he enjoyed photography and framing his work, playing bridge, researching genealogy and working on his computer. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Harriet Zanville Schiff, daughters Margie (Sandy) Rosenholz and Beth Ann (Irv) Katz, grandchildren Stacey (Steve) Rosenthal, David Rosenholz, and Julie (Steve) Schoper and great grandson Chase Schoper.
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July 29, 2012
Beth Ann, So sorry for the loss of your father. I never forgot you from Woodside. I hope this note lets you know how sorry I am.Sandy Pratt Brenner P.S. Debbie Robinson and myself have been trying to find you.
Gloria Hicks
July 29, 2012
God did not mean for us to fall asleep in death at all. We are truly sorry for the loss of your dear loved one.
Thanks to God, we have the hope to be brought back to life - John 11:41-44.
Joanne Symons
July 29, 2012
Joan,Beth & Margie, sorry for your loss !
Sharon Monat
July 26, 2012
Dear Beth and Family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We hope you will find comfort in the wonderful memories your family created with him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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