Cathy Schwarm

Mary Catherine “Cathy” Schwarm, 69, of Dover, was called home to be with her Lord on October 4, 2019 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a short battle with cancer.

Born in Canton on December 31, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary J. (Crawshaw) Ferren and her step-mother, Gladys Ferren.

After graduating from Canton South High School in 1967, Cathy began her professional career with Timken Company where she was a comptometer operator. She then was employed with Reliable Auto, NAPA Auto Parts, and ultimately spent the majority of her career for more than 25 years with Wayne Dalton – Rolling Door Division.

Cathy met her husband of nearly 50 years, David A. Schwarm, Sr., at the North Industry Christian Church and after five months of dating, were married on October 25, 1969.

Together, they were longtime members of the North Industry Christian Church before moving to Dover in 1994, where they became active members of Dover First Christian Church. Cathy was passionate about serving the youth of the church, playing the piano, and assisting with any and all special events there.

She was also an avid sports fan, whether it was watching a team on television or in person, coaching her son’s soccer team, or sharpening her statistical knowledge. Cathy was very fond of the Cleveland sports teams and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Colleting teddy bears and sheet music was a hobby Cathy enjoyed also.

She will be deeply missed by her family including her husband, David Sr.; her children, Tricia (Edward) Long, Jr., and David Schwarm, Jr.; her grandchildren, Alexanderia Sugalski and Kaitlin Long; her grandpuppy, Juliet; her siblings, Carol Hanson and Barb (Fred) Cush; her step-sisters, Shirley Chaney and Marcia McGill; and her sisters-in-law, Rebecca Randolph and Rachel (Rick) Johnston.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in passing by her infant sister, Jacqueline Ferren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in the Dover First Christian Church, 3029 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, from 11 to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. A service celebrating Cathy’s life will be led by Pastor Josh Robinson beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Cremation will be conducted following the service and inurnment will follow at a later date in Dover Burial Park.

Memorial contributions in Cathy’s memory may be directed to the Dover First Christian Church.