Edward Matthew Smith, 82 of New Philadelphia, died Friday, March 18, 2022, in Community Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.
A son of the late Matthew Joseph and Mary (Janke) Smith, Edward was born in Dover, Ohio, on May 31, 1939.
Eddie honorably served his county in the US Navy. After his years in the Navy, he returned to New Philadelphia and worked as a roofer for over 38 years.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents.
Private family inurnment will take place at a later time at Schoenbrunn Meadow Cemetery in New Philadelphia.
Memorial contributions in Eddie’s name may be directed to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
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