NEW SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Thomas Ray Schmidt, Sr., 64, of New Springfield, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home.
He was born on February 2, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of James and Helen (Groner) Schmidt.
A 1975 graduate of South Range High School, Tom previously worked at Falcon, Roadhouse and 3-S Express Trucking. He was also a former Petersburg fireman.
Tom leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Adam (Nichole) Schmidt of Petersburg; stepchildren, Nikki Lynn Jernigan, Angela Viglio and Alan (Alberta) Kemper; grandchildren, Anabella, Hayden and Todd; brother, David Schmidt of North Lima; sister, Pam (Bruce) Mills of New Springfield; nieces and nephews and former wife, Carolyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, Audrey and Sophia Schmidt; maternal grandparents, Ray and Margaret Groner; sister, Judi Bell and his dear son, Tommy, Jr.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.
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A television tribute will air Monday, January 4 at the following approximate times: 5:17 a.m. on WKBN, 8:39 a.m. on FOX, 5:21 p.m. on WYTV and 6:35 p.m. on MyYTV.
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