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Joseph H. "Jay" Schmidt, 76, of Mountain Top, passed into eternal life Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Allied Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Jay, as he was know to his family and friends, was the son of the late Joseph Jr. and Dorothy Bowman Schmidt. He was a graduate of St. Nicholas High School, Wilkes-Barre, and served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He then graduated from Penn State University.
Jay was the owner operator of Schmidt's VW Warehouse, Mountain Top. For many years, Jay was a daily communicant at St. Jude's Church and was an Extraordinary Minister of Communion.
He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his nephew, Christopher Schmidt.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Ann Catrino Schmidt; sisters, Joan Schmidt, Mountain Top; Judy Schmidt, Vero Beach, Fla.; and brothers, Gerard Schmidt and wife, Lisa, Mountain Top; Michael and wife, Barbara, Vero Beach, Fla. A niece, nephew and great-nephew also survive.
The family would like to thank the staff at Allied Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Jay and his family.
Donations, if desired, may be made to St. Jude's Building Fund.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church.
McCune Funeral Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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joe yanasheski
April 21, 2022
My family lived on Glendale Dr and my brother and I both owned Beetles. Jay became a friend of mine. He was a good guy. May he rest in peace.
Cheryl McLaughlin
April 5, 2022
Dear Betty Ann: will keep you in my prayers...Jay was a wonderful person..I spent a few years in Bible Study group with him...he was always gentle and kind and pleasant. You will be in my prayers and thoughts, dear.
Patricia Williams
March 30, 2022
Dear Betty Ann,
I was so sorry to hear about Jay´s death. He was such a friendly and kind man. He lived his faith. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Charles Nudo
March 29, 2022
Jay was a super nice guy, good technician and mechanic, and knew his onions about VW's. I especially enjoyed his hometown down-to-earth presentation speech for the annual scholarship he sponsored at St. Jude's, during my son's graduation in 2012. I hadn't seen him in years, or since, but he didn't change a bit. Will be sadly missed- another old time Mt. Topper. RIP Jay, you were one of the good guys. See you on the other side. My sympathies and regards to his wife, family- Charles Nudo
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John & Donna Catrino & Family
March 29, 2022
Betty Ann . We're sorry for your loss. John and I would like to offer our condolences to you, your family and to Jay's family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. John & Donna Catrino
Brannigan Lisa
March 29, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fr.Johngali
March 29, 2022
Hearty condolences to BettyAnn Schmidt and all the family members.Jay is very simple generous and has always helping nature.he was regular for church and all the spiritual activities.St.Jude Church has lost a living saint.May God grant him eternal rest and may he rest in peace.offering Mass for Jay and his family.
Chester J Kulesa
March 28, 2022
Dear Family Members and Friends,
In memory of Joseph Schmidt, we are thankful for his service in the United States Coast Guard. Semper Paratus!
The Members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Coast Guard Veterans Association
Katie Mulderig
March 28, 2022
Dear Mrs. Schmidt and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts at this most difficult time.
Mrs and Mrs Robert Schmidt
March 28, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to BettAnn and her family. Jay was such a bright and caring light to those he knew. We will greatly miss our conversations with him. Rob knew him as a Godfather and friend. When Rob Sr passed away he was so helpful in our time of need. We thank him for touching our hearts and he will be dearly missed.
Love, Rob and Diana
Susan from Dr Deans
March 28, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with youJoan and your family
Peter D. and Ann Marie Bruno
March 26, 2022
Dear Bettyann and Family,
We will all miss your wonderful husband "Jay" all around the Mountain from St. Jude Church, stores, walking Route 309 early in the morning going to Daily Mass and walking home. Always having the most interesting conversations. His intelligence was most impressive! Always happy and jolly. People came from all over this Country for VW parts and needs. He certainly had a LIFE well lived. And, Bettyann, you certainly have a LIFE time of treasured memories.
Jay is smiling being at peace with our Lord and His Blessed Mother. May God keep you and your family in His tender loving care during your time of sorrow.
We are keeping you in our daily prayers. God bless!
Sincerely, Pete and Ann Marie Bruno
Debbie Harenza
March 26, 2022
Deepest condolences to Mrs. Schmidt and the family. Mr. Schmidt (Jay) was such a presence in so many lives, whether the St Jude school children or amongst all the parishioners of St. Jude's. He never forgot a name, always made it a point to say hello and ask about the family and all the kids. He loved hearing about everyone.
He will be missed by so many. Have missed seeing him in church over the past few months.
May he be at peace with God now.
Debbie Harenza and family
Rose Marie Weihbrecht Vesek
March 26, 2022
To all of the Schmidt Family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of J, may he RIP
Walter and Theresa Wyzinski
March 26, 2022
Our Deepest Sympathy to Betty Ann and all of Jay's family. We both were friends with Jay who lived behind Walters mothers home.
Jay was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. We saw him alot in St. Jude's Church. We are so shocked at his passing. Will always remember him walking back and forth to Church.
RIP Jay!
Walter & Theresa, cousins of St. Pope John Paul II.
jack dean
March 25, 2022
a true gentleman my family will miss our friend our condolences
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