William D. Schmitt, DDS
Obituaries
March 3, 2021

William D. Schmitt, DDS

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William D. Schmitt, DDS, died Feb. 21, 2021, at age 86. He was the beloved husband of the late Linda Whitaker Schmitt; devoted father of Bernadette (Richard) Semenick, Marian (Matthew) Wolford, DMD, Kathleen (Joseph, MD) Orie, Eileen (Gordy) Schmitt Metz, Paul (Amy) Whitaker and John (Kelly) Whitaker; loving grandfather of Richard, Stephen, Colleen Semenick, Claire, John, Benjamin, Daniel Wolford, Stephanie, J., Danielle, Gabrielle Orie, Kennedy, Price, Isaac and Dylan Whitaker; dear brother of Thomas (Donna) Schmitt, MD, Henry “Hank” (Joann) Schmitt, MD, Mary Ann Goodrum, Rose (Jack) Keene, Jack (Casey) Schmitt, Margaret “Peggy” Schmitt and the late Joseph (Arlene) Schmitt, DDS; son of the late Henry and Rose Carr Schmitt, DDS; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, at the Orchard Park Chapel, AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6170 W. Quaker St. (just east of Route 219), Orchard Park, N.Y. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 26 Thorn Ave., Orchard Park, N.Y. All are asked to assemble at the church. If desired, memorials may be made to University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine or Catholic Charities at a diocese of one’s choice. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com.

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