Photo courtesy of Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Boston
White Oak, Pennsylvania
Jan 20, 1927 – May 27, 2016 (Age 89)
Fern Lorraine Schmidt, 89, of Jefferson Hills, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at home. She was born January 20, 1927 in Jefferson Borough and was the daughter of the late Frank and Matilda Theiss Tignanelli. She was the wife of the late John "Johnny" Schmidt who died in 2001. If you were lucky...
Read MoreSuch a heartfelt remembrance of a wonderful, empathic, beautiful--inside and out--strong woman. She was a trailblazer, lover and advocate of all animals, compassionate, and her dedication to everyone she loved was truly heartwarming. She will truly be missed. I will think of her often and lovingly.
Vicky Ferguson
June 06, 2016
Dear Debbie and Family,
Thank you for sharing Fern and Johnny's beautiful love story. You are right, her life is one to be celebrated, and it will be. She was so sweet, generous, thoughtful and kind. We are thankful to have been neighbors but we are blessed to have been friends. She will be missed.
With love and deepest sympathy.
Rege and Gail
Gail Gillie
June 04, 2016 | Finleyville, PA
