Harry "Cliff" C. Bigler

Harry “Cliff” Clifford Bigler, 80, of Utica, Ohio passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 12, 2026, he was surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on October 17, 1945, in Brentwood, England to the late Harold and Audrey Bigler.

Cliff is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carol Bigler; children, Crystal Bigler, Cliff (Maria) Bigler, Cynthia Bigler, and Clint (Kelly) Bigler; grandchildren, Tessa (Adam) Hughes, Alissa (Jeremy) Bigler, Kyle (Ryan) Bigler, Kevin (Breeana) Bigler, Taya (Matthew) Bigler, Ellaina (Logan) Garee, Correy (Bruna) Ashbrook, Kristen Ashbrook, Brianna Bigler, and Patric Bigler; great-grandchildren, Katherine, Aubrey, Elisabeth, Christopher, Maria, Rayna, Hunter, Anaya, and Beckett; siblings, Harold (Pam) Bigler, David (Kathy) Bigler, and Janet Bohlin; special friends, Brent Fetters, Mike Wood, and Yasuko Singleton; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. In addition to his parents, Cliff is preceded in passing by his nephews, Tracy Bigler and John Bigler.

Cliff retired from Johnstown Elevator after 48 hardworking years; he was truly a jack of all trades and worked multiple roles over the years. In his free time Cliff loved all things trucks and tractors, and riding his Schwinn on the bike trails with a favorite of his being the trails in Mt. Vernon. Most importantly, Cliff loved to spend time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He had a loving, tender, and humble heart and that was evident to all that knew him, and he will be greatly missed by all.

Family and friends may gather from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Crouse-Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. A memorial service is to immediately follow at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Cliff’s urn will be laid to rest at Green Hill Cemetery in Johnstown, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Cliff’s name to hospice of Central Ohio, https://www.ohioshospice.org/give/.