Funeral set for New Phila native Emmet Schwartz
Pvt. Emmet Schwartz
A public service honoring the life of Pvt. Emmet Schwartz will be held Sunday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. in the courtyard of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse.
Schwartz’s casket will be escorted by the United States Army Funeral Honors Team and will be placed in the courthouse rotunda from 2-4 p.m. During that time, the public will be given an opportunity to pay respects to Schwartz and his surviving family members.
Entrance to the courthouse will be from Ashwood Lane. All will be required to wear a mask and go through security screening. Purses, backpacks and other detectable devices should be left in secure locations outside of the courthouse to allow a smooth and expedited entrance for all.
The New Philadelphia town square will be closed to local traffic during the public ceremony and will reopen at the conclusion of the service at approximately 2 p.m.
Schwartz’s casket will arrive at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia on Friday, Nov. 19. The specific time has yet to be provided and will be announced in a future update.