Betty-Jane Scheff

Betty-Jane Scheff obituary, Sharon, MA

Betty-Jane Scheff

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29

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1:00 p.m.

Temple Israel

477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Home of Andrew Scheff

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Betty-Jane Scheff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton on Mar. 27, 2026.
Betty-Jane Scheff, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late Benson H. Scheff. Loving mother of Andrew J. Scheff, James L. Bloom-Scheff, Brian C. Scheff and Ann-Mara S. Lanza.

Funeral service, Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston at 1:00 pm. (Parking on the Riverway). Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA.

Shiva at the home of Andrew Scheff Sunday from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm and continuing at the home of Ann-Mara Lanza Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Remembrances may be made to Town of Lincoln – Lincoln Housing Trust, 16 Lincoln Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773 or HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) PO Box 97077, Washington, DC 20090-7077

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Upcoming Events

Mar

29

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Temple Israel

477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA

Send Flowers

Mar

29

Shiva

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Home of Andrew Scheff

Send Flowers

Mar

29

Shiva

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Home of Andrew Scheff

Send Flowers

Mar

30

Shiva

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Home of Ann-Mara Lanza

Send Flowers