Karen L. Schmidt, 66, of Emmaus, formerly of Northampton, died July 17, 2013, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Francis D. Schmidt who died April, 1993. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Geraldine M. (Mohrey) Pinter.

She was last employed by Dr. Mark Cerciello as the office secretary for a few years, retiring in 1992. Prior to, she worked for Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, as a secretary for 10 years. Before that she was a unit secretary at the former Osteopathic Hospital, Allentown, for five years.

She attended St. Paul's U.C.C. Church, Northampton.

She is survived by three sons, John T. and his wife Beth of Emmaus, David F. and his wife Jennifer of Slatington, Kevin and his wife Sheri of Emmaus; sister, Sharon A. Jones of Northampton; two grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital Research c/o the funeral home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067. The family will receive friends 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services.