James Ray Schmitt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Ray Schmitt of Belmont, Ohio, who passed away on January 2, 2026 at the age of 63. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ray Schmitt to pay them a last tribute.
As James Ray departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Ray may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Ray leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Schmitt and Margaret DeLeau Schmitt; and his siblings, Francis Schmitt, Gary Schmitt, Randy L. Schmitt, Marcella Demkowitcz and Patty Palmer.
He is survived by: his siblings, Roger Schmitt, Robert "Herm" Schmitt, Donny Schmitt, Danny Schmitt, Rick Schmitt and Sandy McConnaughy. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
