Shirley M. Ricklic, 85, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, formerly of Port Washington, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Shirley was born May 30, 1937, in Guernsey County to the late Virgil and Leanna (Slasor) Reid. Shirley was a graduate of Port Washington High School in the class of 1955. She was a custodian at Indian Valley School District in her later years but most importantly was a wonderful homemaker all her life. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Philadelphia. Shirley was happily married to Arthur Baker until his passing in 1979. She later married Julius Ricklic, Jr. and they spent 32 years together until his passing in 2017.
Shirley is survived by her children, Kevin Baker of New Philadelphia, Allen Baker of New Philadelphia, Debra (Randy) McCune of Port Washington; grandchildren, Heather Baker, Christina (Aaron) McMahon, Staci (Jeremy) Ott, Quintin McCune; great-grandchildren, Felicity McMahon, Thea McMahon, Jade Ott, Alliannah Ott; her sister, Faye Mavrakis of North Canton; and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her stepfather, Raymond Lewis; siblings, Lura Berkshire, Betty Bates, Roger Lewis, Kenneth Lewis; and her beloved dog, Tippy.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Addy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Port Washington. Memorial donations in Shirley’s name may be made to Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, www.myhospice.org. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com
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