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Madlyn Schmaeling

August 08, 1930 - April 20, 2023

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Obituary For Madlyn Schmaeling

Age 92, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 20, 2023, of Brentwood, formerly of Hazelwood.

Loving wife of the late Paul Schmaeling; beloved mother of Joseph (Alison) Schmaeling, Paul (Jennifer) Schmaeling and Jean (William) Valentine; grandmother of Kristen (Max), Dana (Michael), Kelly, Sami (Danielle), Julia (Joshua) and Michael (Erin); great-grandmother of Gabriel, Eli and Rose; daughter of the late Phillip and Eleanor Reiss; sister of David (Betsy) Reiss and the late Phillip (survived by Ruth) Reiss and Eleanor (Norm) Wettstein. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Madlyn loved spending time with her grandchildren. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Sylvester Church at 10:30 a.m.

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  • April 24, 2023

    Tom Menzer

    Dear Jean, Joe and Paul, I remember well how kind your mother was. When Michael and I were small and you were grown and in high school the parents would visit and Madlyn would let us play with your Hot Wheels cars and it was a real treat! She always took an interest in our lives and that always made me feel important. I am sorry that I won't be able to join you for the funeral but please know that Sophie, the girls and I are thinking of you.

  • April 24, 2023

    Diane Payne

    Dear Jean, Joe, and Paul, So sorry for your loss. The end of an era and missing them all. Madlyn would invite me over for lunch every so often when I went to St. Wendelin's, I can still "feel" the walk down that path through the back of the school to your old house. So nice of her. Thinking of you all with sorrow. Diane (Menzer) Payne

  • April 24, 2023

    Gwen Bruno-Menzer

    Sending my condolences. I am sorry I cannot attend the viewing. I'll never forget the great wedding shower gift Madlyn and Ellie got me. It was a gift for every letter of the alphabet. I received 26 gifts! SO MUCH FUN!!! Gwen Bruno-Menzer

  • April 23, 2023

    Greg Burgunder

    Dear Paul and Family...We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Greg & Karen Burgunder