Carol J. Schmidt

Carol J. Schmidt, 97, of Pineville, NC formerly of Wintersville, Ohio peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home with her daughter Deborah by her side on Sunday, January 29, 2023.  Carol was born in Alliance, Ohio on November 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Robert P. & Gladys G. Cable Palmer. 

Carol was a member of the Wintersville United Methodist Church, Women’s League of Wintersville and a proud graduate of the Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1947. Carol loved entertaining friends & family.  She was an avid reader and loved working soduko puzzles.

Carol is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles F. “Chuck” Schmidt; brother John Robert Palmer; brother-in-law Bill Shanley; sister-in-law Donna Palmer; niece Kim Palmer; nephew Jeff Shanley & nephew-in-law Pete Beinkampen.

Carol is survived by her daughter Deborah (O’Brien) Brooks; son Greg (Jane Finstrom) Schmidt; sister Roberta Shanley; nieces Cyndi Beinkampen, Lisa Shanley, Candy Steele & Pam Schwab; great nephews Justin Beinkampen & Jay Shanley; great nieces Jenna Bishop & Marlaina Schwab; close family members Mark Brooks, Jill Rhinehart, Brandon (Kelsey) Brooks, Kinsey, Nic, Abby & Zack; her friend of 84 years Helen Unsold and her cuddly canine companion “Pete.”

Per Carol’s wishes, a private graveside service and burial will be held at Union Cemetery, 1720 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wintersville United Methodist Church, 702 Main Street, Wintersville, Ohio 43953.

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