Mary Schnitzer Obituary Mary Estelle Schnitzer November 20, 1945 － September 24, 2022 Franklin － Mary Estelle Schnitzer passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in NYC and raised in Mountain Lakes, NJ and was the daughter of the late Edward J. Diesel, Sr. and Maye H. Wherry Diesel. She was also predeceased by her husband, John E. Schnitzer, and a brother, Edward J. Diesel, Jr. Mary attended Mountain Lakes High School. She lived in Boonton Township, NJ and Mountain Lakes, NJ before moving to Doylestown, PA. Mary and John owned Highland Farms Bed and Breakfast in Doylestown, PA, the former home of Oscar Hammerstein, II. Mary then moved to Edgewater, Maryland followed by a move to Franklin, VA. Mary‚Äôs passion was for renovating homes. She was an interior decorator and enjoyed blending the two together. Living in Franklin she made many dear friends and coworkers at Belks. Mary enjoyed fashion and worked in retail for many years. She was always ready for after work socializing with her "heart medicine" or wine time with neighbors and loved ones. We know she enjoyed living here and spending her last days with friends and family.Mary leaves behind two daughters, Dawn E. Kologi of New Jersey and Jacquelyne E. "Jackie" Sherrill of North Carolina; two sons, David E. Schnitzer of New Jersey and John E. "Jamie" Schnitzer of Pennsylvania; four brothers, Donald, Robert, David and Raymond Diesel; a grandson, Landon Taylor Sherrill; and her cat, Fall.Services will be private. Memorial Donations can be made to Traditions Health Hospice Care of Newport News, VA.~Prayer written by family member Gary Williams.~Trust that an ending is followed by a new beginning.All good and wonderful things unto you precious Mary, May the God of all comfort be with you on your peaceful journey into the next life.May God‚Äôs blessings and love rest upon your family, loved ones and friends as we mourn your loss.This is a new beginning and not the end of Mary‚Äôs life.Believe that an ending here is the beginning of a new and glorious life in God‚Äôs kingdom.Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn.Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings of eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.Love people unconditionally.Forgive.See beauty everywhere and give thanks for all the blessings in your life.Become the person God wants you to be.May the peace of God which passes all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus as we celebrate Mary‚Äôs beautiful life.www.wrightfuneralhome.org Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Sep. 28, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Mary-Schnitzer 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mary-schnitzer-obituary?id=36635393 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------| | Mary Estelle Schnitzer | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | John E. Schnitzer | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Edward J. Diesel, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Maye H. Wherry Diesel | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dawn E. Kologi | Child | New Jersey | | Jacquelyne E. Sherrill | Child | North Carolina | | David E. Schnitzer | Child | New Jersey | | John E. Schnitzer | Child | Pennsylvania | | Donald Diesel | Sibling | Unknown | | Robert Diesel | Sibling | Unknown | | David Diesel | Sibling | Unknown | | Raymond Diesel | Sibling | Unknown | | Edward J. Diesel, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Landon Taylor Sherrill | Grandchild | Unknown |