Shirley L. Dittman age 83, of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday April 25, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born on April 10, 1942 in Warren, OH the daughter of the late Walter E. Shafer and Imogene L. (Wilson) Shafer. Shirley has lived in Newton Falls for most of her life, graduating from Newton Falls High School in the Class of 1960. She married the love of her life, Eugene E. Dittman on Nov.1, 1976 and they have enjoyed the past 48 years of marriage together. Shirley worked in the Customer Service Department for Big Wheel (Pamida) in Newton Falls for 25 years, retiring in 2010. She loved coloring, reading, painting, gardening, baking and most of all, spending time with her family. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, 1 daughter Gidget Hurst, 1 son: Bryan Hurst, and 1 brother: Keith Shafer.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene E. Dittman of Newton Falls, 2 daughters: Wendy Petrilla of Ravenna and Chrissy McCutcheon of Florida, 1 son: Darrin & Tracy Hurst of Newton Falls, 1 sister: Sherry Mason of Newton Falls, 12 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends on May 8th, 2025 from noon to 1:30 PM at the First Church of God in Newton Falls followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1:30 PM with Pastor Jennifer Dorn officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church fellowship hall. She will be laid to rest at a later date in Newton Falls Cemetery. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the First Church of God 426 West Broad St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 in her memory.

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