Howard R. Schiff

Howard R. Schiff, a lifelong resident of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Tuesday, June 17th at the age of 90. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Barbara Schiff (nee Wasserman); his children, Steven Schiff, and Mindy (Michael) Gillman; his granddaughters, Emily Gillman (fiancé Greg Smith), and Jessie Gillman; his nephews, Bruce (Marlene) Solomon, Stuart (Leslie) Solomon and Brian Schiff; and his niece, Sharon Solomon (Pat Pattinson). He was predeceased by his mother and father, Fanny and Leon Schiff; his brother, Bennett Schiff, and his sister, Sylvia Schiff (Leonard) Solomon.

Howard was the proud owner of the Kriger Drug Store for 30 years. He later became the Executive Director of the Maryland Pharmacists Association for 15 years. He was an advocate for the profession and mentor to countless pharmacists.

Howard was a devoted family man and also dedicated to his profession of pharmacy. He will be missed more than we can ever say.

Services to be held at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 1pm. Interment to follow at Beth Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery, Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory can be made to Gilchrist Hospice, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, or to the charity of your choice. The family will be in mourning at Arden Courts, Memory Care Building, 8909 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208 immediately following interment until 7:00 PM.