Schmeider

John L. Schmeider, 74, of Cabot, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born June 8, 1950, in Natrona Heights, he was the son of Paul Schmeider Sr. and Dorothy Edwards Schmeider.

John had worked at the U.S. Steel sintering plant in Saxonburg in the melt shop until its closing. He then worked as a custodian at the Winfield Elementary School and Knoch High School. He was a member of Cabot Church. He enjoyed gardening, coin collecting, hunting, puzzles, searching for covered bridges and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving are wife, Susan L. Schmeider, whom he married Oct. 16, 2004; his daughter, Tamy (Richard) Purcell of Cabot; his son, John L. Schmeider Jr. of Cabot; his friend and mother of his children, Marianne Schmeider; three stepdaughters, Sarah (Jay) Barlett of Ford City, Emily Keeler of Ford City and Rebecca Reefer of Rural Valley; his siblings, Paul (Alice) Schmeider Jr. of Cabot, Judy (Dennis) Shelton of Cabot, Doris McKinney of Cabot and Ray (Pat) Schmeider of Georgia; and his grandchildren, Kaila, Killian and Keira, Leah, Aubrey and Isaac.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruthann Kammerer.

SCHMEIDER — Friends of John L. Schmeider, who died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Cabot Church, Cabot, with the Rev. Jonathan Fehl officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, Cabot, PA 16023.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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