Judith Scheff

Judith Faye Scheff died unexpectedly on August 24, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Judith was born May 9, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY. She moved to Lawrence in 1965 to attend KU and earned her graduate degree. Her passion was theater and she volunteered at Theater Lawrence from its inception until the time of her passing.

Survivors include her sister Elaine (Ray) Durbin of Lawrence, KS and brother Edward Scheff of Providence, RI.

There will be a funeral service at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 29 at 10:00 AM. There will be no public burial.

In lieu of flowers, for those desiring, it is suggested that donations be made to Theatre Lawrence, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com