Cindie L. Strauss

Cindie L. Strauss, 67, of New Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital from congestive heart failure. Cindie was born on August 4, 1956 to the late Bob and Nancy Buckridge in Canton. She graduated from Glenoak High School in 1974. Cindie met her future husband, Dan Strauss, at a disco in 1977. They married on June 9, 1979 at St. Mary’s in Massillon, and soon raised two daughters together, Jennifer and Elizabeth. Cindie earned her associates degree in early childhood education from Stark State College in 2002, and worked as a preschool teacher in several schools over the years. She enjoyed teaching young children and was an advocate for early literacy and learning through play. She was especially good at story time and brought such characters as the Grouchy Ladybug to life in memorable fashion. After retirement, Cindie taught Sunday School at Carrollton Ohio Believers Fellowship, previously known as New Harrisburg Presbyterian Church. She also found great joy in having her great-great-niece, Abbie, stay for visits with her and Dan. Cindie, an excellent cook and baker who rivaled Martha Stewart in creativity, enjoyed hosting holiday dinners for her family. If guests left Cindie’s house hungry, it was their own fault. Cindie also enjoyed crafting, so much so that she switched her bedroom and craft room to give herself more room to work. She shared her talents by helping others learn new skills and was a founding member of the stitching group Prattle & Purl, hosted by Dover Public Library. Cindie was also a member of Warm Up America. Cindie is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Nancy Buckridge, by her parents-in-law Fred and Marge Strauss, and by her aunt Norma Grunder. She is survived by her devoted husband Dan Strauss, by daughters Jenn Case (Ed), and Liz Strauss, by siblings Bob Buckridge, Jr (Jeanette), and Vickie Betz (Scott), by siblings-in-law Don Strauss (Mary Harrison), Debbie Kirshner (Gerry Klein), and Ken Strauss, and by lifelong friend Kathy Snyder. To have met Cindie was to love her. The list of those who she loved and that will miss her terribly is long and it would be impossible to list them all. Funeral services are being handled by Dodds Funeral Home in Carrollton. Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 19 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Carrollton Ohio Believers Fellowship located at 3006 Waynesburg Rd NE in Carrollton, with the funeral service by Fran Leghart to follow. A luncheon will be held at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either the Carrollton Ohio Believers Fellowship or your local Hospice organization. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the nursing staff of the Coronary Care Unit at Mercy Hospital, who looked after Cindie with great care, compassion, and kindness.

Cindie L. Strauss

August 4, 1956 - February 15, 2024