Obituary of Margaret Schmitt

Margaret Schmitt, age 89, of Hawley died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by Ludwig Schmitt, her husband of 62 years, in April 2016. Born August 14, 1927, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Martin. She and her husband Ludwig moved to the United States in 1954 while pregnant with their first son Henry so that he could be born in the US. Formerly of Queens, NY, she had been a Hawley resident since 1979. She worked as a cook for the Alpine Restaurant in Honesdale and continued to help out with their special events even into her late 80's. She loved gardening, baking and cooking. A simple woman, her life was focused on her beloved family. She is survived by two sons: Henry Schmitt and his wife Kathie of Babylon, NY, and Peter Schmitt and his wife Ethel of Hawley; two grandsons: Jordan Sandlin and Max Schmitt; and a great grandson: Eamonn Sandlin. Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Memorials may be made to Wayne Memorial Hospice, C/o Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431.