Gertrude M. (Schmidt) Murdrick

Gertrude M. Murdrick age 92, of McDonald, died Friday November 6, 2020.

She was born, March 22, 1928 in Carnot; a daughter of Edward Schmidt and Grace E. Seifert and step daughter of Arsel Chome.

Mrs. Murdrick was retired bartender from Patrick’s tavern and Jack’s tavern in McDonald.

Gertrude was a member of the VFW Post 567 Ladies Auxillary in McDonald. She especially loved her dog Ozzy.

On August 23, 1970 she married, Ralph W. Murdrick, who died November 8, 1997.

Surviving are two sons, Larry C. (Rebecca) Chome of SC and Danny A. (Penny) Csonka of New Manchester, WV; a daughter, Carla A. (Don) Lander of McDonald; a brother Edward J. Schmidt of Hickory; six grandchildren, Beth Ann, Christopher, Angela, Jerimee, Gena, and DJ; six great-grandchildren; and her best friend, Darlene Jackson of Clintion

Deceased is a daughter, Sheila Ann Csonka who died in 1965.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 4-8 PM at Nation Funeral Home Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | 3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573 or Animal Rescue of your choice.