Margaret A. Schmidt

Margaret A. Schmidt, 64, of Christiana, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 6, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of John F. Schmidt, Sr. with whom she shared 48 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Janet Spickler Rodgers.

She is survived, in addition to her husband, by her five children: John F. Schmidt Jr., husband of Becky, of Coatesville , Catherine A. Underwood, wife of Robert, of Quarryville, Matthew D. Schmidt, husband of Karen, of East Fallowfield, Bruce K. Schmidt of Christiana and Michael A. Schmidt, fiancee of Charlene, of Christiana; ten grandchildren and three great, grandchildren; and siblings, Jim Rodgers of Tennessee, Tom Rodgers of West Chester, Millie Travis of Clearfield and Ray Rodgers of Honey Brook. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Rodgers on May 9, 2008.

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Glen Run Cemetery of Atglen. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Funeral Home from 10 until 11 AM.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com