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- The Times Reporter, May 16, 2014
Todd A. Bassett (Picture included)
Todd A. Bassett age 48, of 1958 1/2 Roxford Street, New Philadelphia, Ohio (Barnhill), died early Wednesday morning, May 14, 2014 in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a one and a half year battle with cancer.
He was born Nov. 23, 1965 in Dover, Ohio and was the son of Dale Arlene Scott Bassett of the residence, and the late Richard Eugene Bassett, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jean L. Cross. Todd was very fond of riding motorcycles. He was a professionally rated table foosball player at one time. He formerly traveled extensively to play in foosball tournaments and participated in several world championship events. Todd was an enthusiastic fan of NASCAR and also enjoyed attending the local race events at Midvale Speedway. He loved all sports, but was particularly passionate about the Ohio State Buckeyes. He found delight in sharing the companionship of his nieces and nephews.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Vicki Griffith of Barnhill and Mrs. Paul (Tara) Leavers of Midvale Ohio; and two brothers, Richard E. Bassett, Jr. of Uhrichsville, Ohio and Mark (Vicki) Bassett of Midvale; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., May 17, 2014 in the Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville with Chaplain Butch Nisly officiating. Interment will follow be in the Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia. Calling hours will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Avenue S.W. New Philadelphia, OH 44663. To leave an online condolence message, please visit the funeral home website.
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