Maxine Schiffman

Maxine Rosenberg Schiffman, 100, of Columbus, GA, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Spring Harbor.

Mrs. Schiffman was born June 26, 1926, in Columbus, GA, daughter of the late Mark Friedlander and Bessie Rothschild Rosenberg. She was a lifelong resident of Columbus and member of Temple Israel. Mrs. Schiffman was an ardent supporter of the arts, especially the Schwob School of Music. She was also a strong advocate for children’s healthcare and equal access to educational opportunities.

Mrs. Schiffman loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sharing time watching a favorite game show on TV or enjoying a good meal of fried chicken with a chocolate dessert or two.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schiffman was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Samuels Schiffman, Sr, her son, Jack Samuels Schiffman, Jr., and her brother, Frank Rosenberg.

Survivors include two children, Mary Beth Schiffman (David Tochen) and Robert Mark Schiffman; seven grandchildren, Adam Schiffman, Joshua Schiffman, Sam Schiffman (Laurin), Hannah Murphy-Schiffman, Laura Tochen (Andrew Clerman), Meryl Tochen (Bobby Landry), and Daniel Tochen (Erin); seven great grandchildren, Mack Schiffman, Grace Schiffman, Ryleigh Cooper, Joanna Clerman, Judith Clerman, Jordan Tochen, and Reese Tochen; Christi Schiffman, mother of Adam, Joshua, and Sam; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would also like to thank Mrs. Schiffman’s loving caregivers, who became her family as well: Lina Pedregosa-Hutto, Leatrice McGruder, Bertha Culpepper, Connie Dixon, and Latasha Gordon.