Max Q. Schmitt

Max Q. Schmitt, 63, of Plum Borough, unexpectedly passed away at home on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Max was born in New Kensington on October 13, 1961, and was one of six children.
Max graduated from Valley High School in 1980 and worked in the tree service business for over 35 years with various tree services companies. Max was a dedicated employee at Nelson Tree Service at the time of his death. He enjoyed working with his crew at Nelson Tree Service which provided utility companies with line clearance services. Max was an amazing tree climber.
When not working, he enjoyed scuba diving, building complex ship models, and playing shuffleboard at the Seven Street Sportsman Club. Max was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan and enjoyed watching the games with friends and family. After work, he made many stops at Somma Pizza and Sports Bar in Verona. He enjoyed the wonderful dinners, company of friends, and many laughs. He loved decorating for holidays and especially handing out large amounts of candy on Halloween!
Max is survived by his siblings: Dr. Rebecca Day (Dr. Stewart) of Minneota, MN, Attorney Mary Schmitt of Friday Harbor, WA, Dr. John Schmitt (Dr. Christine Frey) of Erie, Gretchen Schmitt R.D. (Frederick E. Frederick) of New Kensington, and Zenon Schmitt of Champion, (Beth Nichols). Nephews and nieces: Larissa Johnson, Nadia Schmitt (William Kalvik), Zenon F. Schmitt, Brittany Schaar (Justin), and Justin Schmitt. He has two great-nephews and one great-niece: Luna, Oliver and Leo Kalvik. Preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Schmitt and mother, Justine Fedan Wenger.
Visitation is Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 4-8 PM in ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington. The Seventh Street Sportsmans Club will hold a service in the funeral home on Wednesday at 7:00 PM, followed by a service at 7:30 PM by Deacon Glenn McIntyre.
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