Schmidt

Janice M. Schmidt, 69, of Sarver, Buffalo Township, Butler County, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born July 19, 1955, in Pittsburgh, to the late Milton Francis and Helen Lucille (Bender) Hahn. She subsequently resided in Sarver, where she raised her family, cared for her neighbors and supported a diverse array of farm animals along the way.

Janice was a certified occupational therapist assistant for Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Cabot, where she was involved with Christian Mothers.

Mrs. Schmidt fought through severe pain and health ailments through much of her time yet still lived a full life as a devoted Christian, therapist, wife, Mom and Grammy. In all those capacities, she lived the constant value of helping others. Her “happy place” centered in Ocean City’s New Jersey beach, ocean and boardwalk. As a shopping enthusiast, she loved looking for deals — especially at America’s largest family-owned department store, Boscov’s, and America’s Quality Value Convenience television network, QVC.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 42 years, James K. Schmidt Sr., whom she married Aug. 27, 1982; her sons, James (Kathy) Schmidt Jr. and Joshua (Stefanie) Schmidt; her five grandchildren, Ashleigh, Emily, Kelly, Holden and Hazel Schmidt; her brother, John Hahn; and her sister, Judith Hahn.

SCHMIDT — Family and friends of Janice M. Schmidt, who died Thursday, March 27, 2025, will be welcomed from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at DENNIS J. DAUGHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 324 Fourth St., Freeport.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road, Cabot. Everyone please meet at the church.

Her inurnment will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, in the St. Mary Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Patton, Cambria County.

Please visit www.daughertyfh.com for your condolences.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.