Long-time resident and YSI pioneer Ray Schiff

Long-time resident and YSI pioneer Ray Schiff passed away yesterday morning.

From his son, David:

There will a couple of opportunities to remember Ray.

The first will be this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Sholom, 2424 N Limestone Street. There will be a service for Dad. If you are in the area and can make it, you are most welcome.

My father, pragmatist that he was, would not want anyone to have to travel pell mell across the country to be here for a few hours.

So, we will be arranging another memorial as well, at a time to be determined. It will be this spring, and with enough advance notice to allow those who will be traveling to arrive and spend some time honoring Dad's memory.

You are welcome to both events.

We wish again to thank you all for all the energy and love you showed to Dad and continue to show to us. We thank you with all our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, my father would want you to donate to any number of worthy causes. Here are theree of his favorites: The Yellow Springs Community Foundation, the Tecumseh Land Trust, or Temple Sholom of Springfield.