On December 11th lifelong resident of Norwich Donna Schmidt lost her battle with illness and has been sent to God. Donna was born June 5, 1964 in Yonkers NY and is the daughter of James and Dorothy Curtin of Florida. Donna is survived by her husband Thomas Schmidt, of Norwich; her daughter Gabrielle Schmidt, of Norwich; her sister, Lisa Curtin, of Long Island; her niece Emily Dietz, of Long Island; her nephew, Ryan Dietz, of Georgia; her sister in law, Pam Horth, of Oneonta; her brother in law, Steve Jaeger, of Oneonta; her nephew, Brendan Horth, of Oneonta; her nephew, Cameron Horth, of Oneonta; her niece, Blair Jaegar, of Oneonta; and her adopted family Pete, Cindy, Justin, and Cara Frink, all of Florida.
Donna graduated Oxford High school and then attended SUNY Morrisville College. After completing her degree, she went to work for Chenango Memorial Hospital where she was employed for 34 years as a CSR. Donna was a people person and had an infectious laugh. Her laugh and voice could get so loud she could be heard over the roar of the engines at a NASCAR race. Donna’s favorite hobbies included spending time with her daughter Gabrielle, Spending time with her dog Stewart, being with friends and family, talking on the phone, and helping others. She also loved to scrap book and go shopping.
Donna selflessly gave to others and expected nothing in return. Donna was the type of person who would put others needs first and her own second.
Donna was a devoted mother and wife and will be sorely missed by all including her CMH family. Heaven will be getting a one of a kind, I just hope for God’s sake he does not limit phone calls or have a noise restriction.
Go in peace my Love.
A memorial mass will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, December 14, at the Church of St. Bartholomew, 73 E. Main St. Norwich with Fr. Ralph A. Bove officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna’s memory may be made to East Coast Adoption Agency at https://eastcoastadoptions.com/donate/ or to Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 179 N. Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815.
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