Thomas Ray Schmidt, Sr., 64

NEW SPRINGFIELD – 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, step-children Nikki  Lynn Jernigan, Angela Viglio and Alan (Alberta) Kemper, grandchildren Anabella, Hayden and Todd, brother David Schmidt of North Lima and 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.