Sanford L. Hardesty

Sanford L. "The Sandman" Hardesty, 49, of New Philadelphia, completed his journey in this life Thursday, May 27, 2010. He spent his final days at home with his family.

Born Apr. 10, 1961, in Cambridge, he was a son of Sandra Carter Hardesty of Navarre, and the late Edward L. Hardesty. Sanford graduated from New Philadelphia High School and lived a large portion of his life in the New Philadelphia area. He was known by his many friends as "The Sandman." Sanford was a talented harmonica player and had a passion for music. He owned and operated Hard Audio Sound & Security Systems, specializing in electronics and custom-made audio cabinets. He attended the Uhrichsville Christian Fellowship.

In addition to his mother, Sandra, Sanford is survived by a son, Brayden Cash Hardesty of Wadsworth; three sisters, Diana Denny of New Philadelphia, Julie Hardesty of Massillon, and Kim Wilburn of Newcomerstown; two brothers, Brian Hardesty and Ralph (wife, Cassie) Hardesty, both of Newcomesrstown; several nieces and nephews, including Timberly Hardesty, and David, Daniel and Derek Welker. His circle of life also included aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, all of whom he loved very much.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle Hardesty; maternal grandparents, Charles and Ethel Carter; and paternal grandparents, William and Wilma Hardesty.

Sanford's friendly disposition made it so that he never met a stranger. He is sadly missed by all who knew him.

His life will be celebrated in a service Tuesday, Jun. 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, 246 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia, with Pastor Tom Klaserner officiating. Burial will be in East Avenue Cemetery, New Philadelphia. Following the committal, there will be a luncheon in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center on the Boulevard in Dover. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday, 12 to 1:30 p.m. To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Sanford, please visit the Toland-Herzig Web site and click on Obituaries.

Instead of flowers, donations may be made to Sanford's family.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Hospice of Tuscarawas County for their care and kindness Thank You.

Toland-Herzig, New Philadelphia
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com