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Joann M. (Smidga) Schaller, 48

June 18, 2023

Joann M. (Smidga) Schaller, 48, of Mountville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ansonia, CT she was the daughter of the late Nancy (Stanley) and Ronald Smidga, Sr. She was the beloved wife to David Schaller with whom she shared 19 years of marriage.

Joann was employed at Y & S Candy in Lancaster. She enjoyed trips to Wellsboro, Myrtle Beach and Benezette, PA. She was quite fond of riding motorcycles with Dave. Most of all she cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Dave, Joann is survived by her children: Daniel Schaller (Marie) of New Holland, Megan Schaller of New Providence; grandchildren: Spencer, Ryder, Sophia, Greyson and Evelyn; her siblings: Ron, Jr. of Washington and Bob of Mohnton and sister Cathy Smidga of Willow Street as well as 22 nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 7PM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home and Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. Family and friends will be received from 5PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, www.heart.org or a local blood bank in your area, www.redcrossblood.org

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July 05, 2023

Dave,
So sorry for your loss.  Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.  
Best,Evan

June 23, 2023

BIU

June 23, 2023

Dave I’m sorry for your loss… 
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time…praying for comfort and good memories of the time you had with her… 
Ron Martin

June 23, 2023

I am  so sorry  I missed  out on the  last  30 years of  your life  but  my  job  moved me  all over the  country  I never  stopped  thinking about you  and  always  loved you  and  still do  you  will be  always  be in my  hart an I never  forget you  your  big brother  Ron ❤️  forever 

June 22, 2023

Karl and I are happy to be your neighbor.  We have many happy memories of both you and Joann. We enjoyed our annual Christmas Eve get together and Joann’s desserts . We will miss her.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and both of your families 

June 22, 2023

It was a pleasure working with Joann on the Doboy Line when I had the opportunity to do so.  I learned some great things from her expertise.  She was always kind to me. I was shocked to hear of her passing. I’m so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family.  Prayers of comfort, strength and peace.

June 21, 2023

Dave
I am sorry to read of Joann’s passing. May her memory be for a blessing.
Jody Gable

June 21, 2023

Sorry for you lose 

June 21, 2023

Dave I’m so sorry to hear about your wife. 

June 21, 2023

Dave, I’m so sorry to learn about Joann.  I know she was your joy.  
Please take care of yourself too.  Monika

June 21, 2023

So sorry for your loss Danny.
Randy E Batz

June 21, 2023

Joann embodied the best of the what it means to be part of the Y&S Candies family, and I can only say thank you to her family for sharing her with us.  Her smile, and “can do” spirit will be greatly missed, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Matt Unger

June 20, 2023

Hey pretty girl, I have been so Blessed to work with you these last years and felt like our friendship was growing. You always had a smile on your face and was always right there to help out anyone that needed it. Who am I going to hide out with when they come to draft for OT..it was me and you at the bottom of the list!  I miss you girl but God called you Home..I pray we see each other again some day.   Prayers and my deepest condolances to the family 
Patti J Shay

June 20, 2023

Joann was a wonderful person to be around at work. I will miss her and the kindness she shared with everyone.
Michelle Jacobs

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Friday, June 23, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory
2421 Willow Street Pike
Willow Street, PA
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