Elaine Parris

Elaine May Parris, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, March 07, 2019, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 6, 1946, Elaine was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and M. Jane (Heckman) Swinderman.

She was a 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Elaine’s professional career as a Legal Secretary, most recently for Attorney Dan Lehigh, spanned more than four decades prior to her retirement. Elaine was an avid reader who also enjoyed spending time at her grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities.

She is survived by two children, John “Chad” (Tanya) Parris of Hilliard and Kimberly (Greg) Demattio of New Philadelphia; her grandchildren, Larrissa Parris, Kaige (Brittany) Demattio, Evan Parris, Konner Demattio, Dylanna Parris and Blake Parris; a sister, Lynn Biechler of North Carolina; a brother Daniel (Nancy) Swinderman of New Philadelphia her nieces and nephews, and her special friend Donald Kinser of New Philadelphia.

The family will greet guests during a memorial visitation on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 1 – 3 PM in the Tuscora Park Pavilion.

Memorial contributions in Elaine’s name may be directed to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.