Gail Schaefer (Umin)

Gail Schaefer (nee Umin), of Randallstown, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at the age of 83. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 65 years, Kenneth Lee Schaefer; devoted daughters, Judith Alene Schaefer and Lisa (Mitchell) Needle; dear sister, Sheila (late Bertram) Shevitz; cherished granddaughters, Sydney Needle (Fiance, Miles Miller-Dickson) and Jacqueline Schaefer Needle; and adored nephews and nieces, Michael Shevitz, David Shevitz, Robin Aubrey and Nancy Hubner. Gail was predeceased by her dear brother, Alan Umin; loving parents, Ruth and Jospeh Umin; and adored granddfather, Rabbi Abraham Oninberg.

Gail Schaefer touched the lives of countless young dancers and performing artists as a teacher and mentor.  Beyond being an accomplished nationally ranked racquetball champion, a ballerina, and a horseshow judge, above all else she was deeply and fiercely devoted to her family never missing a single event or chance to cheer us on, hug us, and kiss us.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at 10:30 am. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Berrymans Lane Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum,100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024. The family will be in mourning at 15206 Priceville Road, Sparks, Maryland 21152 (shuttle service will be provided at the base of the driveway), Sunday immediately following interment until 8:00 pm, with services at 7:00 pm. Also receiving Monday from 1:00 - 8:00 pm, with services at 7:00 pm.