It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paula Marie Schmith, who left this world on December 7, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on March 11, 1954 in Baltimore Maryland.
Paula is survived by her beloved husband, Martin (Marty) E. Schmith Jr. She was a devoted mother to her son, Kevin Schmith and his partner David King, and grandmother to Parker Grey.
Paula leaves behind her sister Nancy Seitz and partner Gary Sullivan, sister in laws Diane Disney, Debra Schmith and the late Charles Schmith.
Friends and family are invited to a public viewing at Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, 7110 Sollers Point Road, on Tuesday December 16, 2025 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. A funeral service is scheduled on December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk. Interment will immediately follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery located at 7225 Eastern Ave. Dundalk Maryland 21224.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the ASPCA.ASPCA.org/">
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7110 Sollers Point Rd., Dundalk, MD 21222
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