Harald Schmeelk Obituary

We announce the death of Harald Schmeelk of Round Top, New York, who passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Harald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernst Schmeelk and Freida Schmeelk (Meyn); his wife Silke Schmeelk (Warrings); his siblings, Adalbert Schmeelk, Ursula Frey (Reinert) and Ernst Schmeelk; and his son-in-law Robert Donahue Jr..

He is survived by: his daughters, Connie Donahue and Ingrid Leis (Ed Brandt); his granddaughters, Amanda Dwyer (TJ), Ashley VanDenburgh (Ryan), Candice Kavakos (Pete) and Courtney Hasenkopf (Robert); his great grandchildren, Avery, Emelia, Heidi, Grace, Logan, Emma, Charlotte, Charlie and Luke; and his sister-in-law Herta Schmeelk. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Greene County Women's League Cancer Patient Aid or to Resurrection Lutheran Church.