Ronald W. Bradford

Ronald W. Bradford, 74, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Thursday morning, May 22, 2008.A son of the late Albert and Nora (Nelson) Bradford, Ronald was born April 14, 1934 in St Paul, Minnesota.For many years he was a member of First Baptist Church in New Philadelphia where he participated in the Good Shepherd Class. Ronald also enjoyed attending Sunday morning church services at Colonial Manor. He was a high school graduate in St. Paul, Minnesota.Ronald was a resident of Colonial Manor in New Philadelphia for 18 years. There he was able to express his laughter and kindness to all around him.He is survived by two sisters, Carol Welch of Molalla, Oregon and Lavonne Paulson of Janesville, Wisconsin and many nieces and nephews.Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dr. John A. Bradford.He will be sadly missed by those at Eastcircle-Easthigh Bradford Homes where he spent many happy times with his friends and family including his sister in-law, Karen A. Bradford.In keeping with Ronald’s wishes, there will be no public calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory. He will be laid to rest with his late parents in a private ceremony at East Avenue Cemetery.Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and view an online memorial by visiting the funeral home website.