Obituary of Joseph J. Schmidt

Joseph J. Schmidt, age 80, of Hawley died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at home. Born October 7, 1927, in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Watson) Schmidt. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Dorothy W. Bartow. A World War II Army veteran, he worked as a building mechanic for Sears Roebuck until his retirement in 1990. A member of BVM Queen of Peace RC Church, Mr. Schmidt was also a member of Knights Of Columbus Council 797, Hawley, PA. Formerly of Tafton, he had resided in Hawley since 2004. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Virginia Monchak of New Hampton, NY, Dorothy Bonomi of Milford, PA, and Winifred Schmidt of Annapolis, MD; one son: Joseph Schmidt of Hawley, PA; two sisters: Catherine Halloran and Theresa Levy, both of New Jersey; and three grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Mass Saturday, Sept. 27, at 9:30 AM at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley, with Rev. Richard W. Beck, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in BVM Queen of Peace Cemetery. Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.