Cheryl A. Bridges age 62 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, January 23, 2026 at St. Joseph's Health Center in Warren. She was born on Feb. 1, 1963 in Warren, OH the daughter of the late Andrew Payne Wilson and Mary Elizabeth (Staley) Wilson. Cheryl has lived in Warren for the past 35 years, formerly of Washington, PA where she attended McGuffey High School in the Class of 1982. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, James T. Bridges II on March 13, 1982, and they have enjoyed the past 43 years of marriage together. Cheryl loved being a housewife and raising her children, watching TV, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Harold and John Hadden, a sister Sonja Ballentine and a granddaughter Michaela Rayne.

Cheryl is survived by: her husband: James T. Bridges II of Newton Falls, 1 daughter: Nichole (Ed Berardo) Bridges of Newton Falls, 1 son: James T. (Michelle) Bridges III of Louisville, KY, two sisters: Ruth Hadden of Walled Lake, MI, Marcie & Dave Powers of Livonia, MI,and eight grandchildren: James, Mackenzie, Josh, Tristan, Hailey, Lexi, Serenity and Giavanna.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com