C. Edward Hanna

November 13, 1935 - August 12, 2020

C. Edward Hanna, 84, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home in Alliance. Born on November 13, 1935 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio to George W. and Agnes A. (Ashley) Hanna, he lived in Alliance for most of his life. Ed was a founding member of Beechwood Christian Church where he served as an Elder and on the Missions Committee. He was also a member of Marlboro Christian Church for many years. A Mineral Ridge High School graduate, he also graduated from Ashland University with his Master’s in Education and received his Ministerial Degree from the Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Ed was employed at Alliance City Schools as a Teacher retiring after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Deerfield Masonic Lodge and tutored at the Masonic Learning Center in Canton. Ed enjoyed cake decorating, tutoring special needs children, reading the Bible, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his two daughters, Susie (David) Stewart of Diamond and Christine Jolenta (Michael) Bloom of Alliance; his son, Mark (Amy McDermand) Hanna of Alliance; three granddaughters, Heidi Stewart, Kylene (Jason) Nutter and Kaley (Michael) Guthrie; a grandson, Christopher Bloom; three great-granddaughters, Leah Nutter, Lily Nutter and Natalie Guthrie; two great-grandsons, Jacob Tyler and Brayden Guthrie; a sister, Georgann Brockley; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his wife, Joan L. Hanna whom he married on September 5, 1958; and his parents. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home and also on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00 am at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home, with Andrew Higle, officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.st.jude.org or to an animal rescue of your choice. You are invited to view Ed's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.