Marion C. Schmitt, 85, of Clifford Township, PA., died Wednesday evening, December 19, 2012 at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carbondale, PA. She was the wife of Selwyn C. Schmitt who died on September 5, 1989. Born April 11, 1927 in Lenoxville, PA., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lena Severance Roberts. She was a member of the Elkdale Baptist Church of West Clifford and served as its former treasurer. She was involved with many of the church's events and programs including its Christian home schooling program. She was also proud of the fact that she personally home schooled her pastor's children. She assisted her husband in the operation of their dairy farm while also running the household and raising her children. She was an avid gardener and loved growing flowers. She enjoyed bird watching and took great pleasure in seeing them visit her bird feeders. She is survived by one son: Gary Schmitt of Clifford Township, PA.; one daughter: Evelyn Lacroix and husband Randy of Clifford Township, PA.; one sister: Virginia Miller of Lakewood, NJ.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Louise Hinkley and Jean Anthony; three brothers: Raymond, Arthur Red and Emery Roberts. The funeral was held Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM from the Elkdale Baptist Church of West Clifford, 45 State Route 2014, Clifford Township, PA., with Rev. Frank Bissol, pastor, officiating. Interment, Clifford Valley Cemetery, Clifford, PA. Friends called Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were sent in Marion's name to the Elkdale Baptist Church, 45 S.R. 2014, Clifford Township, PA. 18470 Funeral Service Sunday, December 23, 2012 Elkdale Baptist Church of West Clifford, Clifford Township, PA 45 State Route 2014 Clifford Township, Pennsylvania, United States