Ann K. Schmidt
OBITUARY
Ann K. Schmidt. Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 93 of Scranton died peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Thomas F. Schmidt, Jr. who died in 2001 with whom she celebrated 48 happy years of marriage.
Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Orie and Elizabeth Baker Hargenrader. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Williamsport Class of 1950 and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1953 where she went on to work following graduation. Prior to retirement she also worked at the former Mid Valley Hospital.
Along with her best friend Nina Condella, she cofounded the Marian Society @ Mary Mother of God Church, formerly Holy Rosary Parish. She was an avid gardener and had a passion for yard work, sewing and volunteering at her church.
Surviving are her children: Kathy Rayeski, Scranton and Thomas Tod Schmidt, Allentown, Her grandson, Thomas Rayeski and great grandchildren: Violet, Maya and Willow. Sister, Susan Sanderson, Williamsport, PA and brother William Hargenrader South Ridge, Virginia. Numerous nieces and nephews.
She preceded in death by 3 brothers Lawrence, Louie and Gene.
The family wishes to thank the angels that work at Allied Hospice for the exceptional care that was given to their mother.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, April 20, @ 10 AM at Mary Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William Street, Scranton, with the family greeting friends from 9AM until the time of service. Interment in Cathedral Cemetery will be private.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Donahue Funeral Home, 303 S. Main Ave., Scranton, PA 18504 (Scrantonfuneralservices.com)
Ann K. Schmidt
April 5, 2026