Ida Schmidt

Ida Catherine Schiffner Schmidt 92 of Hampstead formerly of Highlandtown and Overlea/Fullerton areas, died peacefully on Sunday May 2, 2010 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. Born August 9, 1917 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Max M. Schiffner and the late Mae Kemp Lewis Schiffner, both of Overlea. She was the wife of the late William James Schmidt, her husband of 66 years, who died on April 18, 2010. She was principally a homemaker. She also worked as a sales associate for Hutzler Brothers department store at its Towson, MD store, in the Infant Department, retiring after 28 years of service. She enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a 50 year member of Overlea United Methodist Church before transferring to Millers United Methodist Church in Manchester, MD. Surviving are a daughter and son in law Barbara and Paul A. Gillan, Sr. of Hampstead with whom she resided; granddaughter and husband Catherine and Patrick Double of Gettysburg, PA , Grandson and wife, Paul, Jr. and Nona Gillan of Rexford, New York. Great -grandchildren, Aedan, Ian, Justin, Jason, and Declan Gillan of New York, and McKenna, Brennen, Maribeth, and Victoria Double of Gettysburg, PA. a Sister and brother-in-law Lois M. (Schiffner) and Howard Phillips of Pittsburgh, PA a niece, three nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers Lawrence and Francis Schiffner both of Overlea, MD. Family will receive friends and family at the Millers United Methodist Church, Warehime and Miller Station Roads, Millers, Maryland on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 3-5 & 7-9 PM and from 10 AM until time of service 12:00 Noon on Thursday May 6, 2010 at Millers United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jacob Young and Rev. Ira Barr officiating. Interment Millers U.M. Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Millers United Methodist Church, Building Fund, Cemetery Fund or the Memorial Fund, C/O 3282 Charmil Drive, Manchester, Maryland 21102.
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