Darla Ann McMath

July 9, 1949 - September 8, 2020

Darla Ann (Gang) McMath, 71, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 4:52 am at her home in Alliance, Ohio. Born on July 9, 1949 in Alliance, to Lacy W. and Dorothy R. (Cunningham) Wade, she lived in Alliance for most of her life. An Alliance High School graduate, Darla was employed at Buckeye Village/Giant Eagle as produce manager and retired after 45 years of service. She was a member of B.P.O. Elks, Lodge #467, Ladies Auxiliary, VFW #3747 Auxiliary in Canton, Fraternal Order of Eagles #2199 in Minerva, AmVets Post #911 in Port Orange, FL, and the American Legion Post #361 in S. Daytona, FL. Darla enjoyed helping her husband build things, going to their home in Florida, cleaning, ironing, cooking and riding their Harley Davidson. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and her extended family and friends. Survivors include her husband, John Dean McMath, Jr. whom she married on January 11, 2000; daughter, Kimberly Moorehead Knopp of Belle Plaine, MN; two sons, Gary (Hazel) Moorehead II of Alliance and Chad Mercer, Sr. of Canton; step-daughter, Lisa (Rocky) Cox of Tuscarawas; two step-sons, Tom (Andrea) McMath of Uhrichsville and Troy (Susan) McMath of Uhrichsville; two brothers, Charles L. Gang, III of Alliance and Gary A. (Susan) Gang of Daytona Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchilidren; 2 great-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her father, Lacy W. Wade; her mother, Dorothy R. Gang; and a brother, Terry L. Gang, Sr. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Her funeral will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:00 am at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.st.jude.org . You are invited to view Darla's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.