Carol J. Schneider

December 25, 1927 - November 22, 2017

Carol J. Schneider, 89, of Hughesville, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Muncy. Born December 25, 1927 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Albert T. and Allkey G. (Reitmeyer) Kaufman. She married Kenneth L. Schneider on August 31, 1956, who survives. Growing up Carol attended multiple schools, where she always prided herself in striving to be number one in her class. She graduated from Ontario High School, Class of 1946, Ontario, NY, where she was a drum majorette. She then attended State Beauty School in Williamsport. She worked at GTE Sylvania for eight years, and operated a beauty shop in Hughesville for 40 years. Carol was a member the Trinity Lutheran Church, where she served on its altar guild. She was also a member of the 39 Plus Club of Lairdsville, and AARP. Carol enjoyed traveling the U.S. and Europe, shopping, going out to eat, sewing, knitting, helping students in her daughter Karen's classroom, and taking care of her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Karen (Thomas) Secules of Hughesville; a grandchild, Amy (James Jr.) Kishbaugh; a granddaughter in law, Jennifer Malinovsky; four great-grandchildren Gwenneth and Ashton Kishbaugh, and Ehlana and Garin Secules; a nephew, John (Cathy) Kaufman of Prospect, CT; and numerous other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Harry A., Donald J., Theodore A., and Kenneth F. Kaufman; and a grandson, Christopher T. Secules. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the East Lycoming Education Foundation, 349 Cemetery St., Hughesville, PA 17737, designated to the Christopher T. Secules Scholarship, or the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 Main St., Hughesville, PA 17737. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.