Margaret Donna (Edmonds) Schmader

     Margaret Donna Schmader, age 83 of Shippenville, passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, at UPMC Northwest at Seneca, following a brief illness.

     Born April 21, 1943, in Clarion, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Edmonds and Bertha McKinney Edmonds.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

     Margaret was a graduate of Redbank Valley High School and worked as a caregiver.

     She married Richard J. Schmader on June 15, 1963, and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2018.

     Margaret attended the St. Michael Church in Fryburg and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved making dinners and holiday get togethers.

     Survivors include her children: Richard L. (Susan) Schmader of Strattanville, John J. (Kristen) Schmader of Weedville, Cheryl (Michael) Oakes of Rouseville, Jessica (Alex) Burns of Strattanville, Lisa (Matthew) Stromyer of Strattanville, and Michael (Tabetha) Schmader of Shippenville.

     Margaret is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren.

     In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Ann Schmader, and 10 brothers and sisters.

     Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Faller/Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 19200 Route 208, Fryburg.

    Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2026 with Reverend Jeffrey Foor officiating.

     Memorial contributions may be given in the name of Margaret Donna Schmader to the police and first responders of choice.

     Online condolences may be sent to Margaret’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com

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