James Daniel Common

September 29, 1955 - July 14, 2017

James Daniel Common, 61, of Alliance, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 2:40 pm at his home in Alliance. Born on September 29, 1955 in Alliance to Frank Christopher and Netta (Gatta) Common, he lived in the Alliance area for most of his life. A 1973 graduate of West Branch High School, Jim was employed at PCC Airfoils for over 38 years. Jim loved fishing, golfing, boating, watching the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indians, Browns and Ohio State. He especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Jenny L. Common, whom he married on June 30, 2017; two daughters, Stephanie Waterbeck of Alliance and Brooke (Gary) Evans of Leetonia; five grandchildren, Brendon, Corey, Cameron, Collin and Keirstin; two step-children, David Kibler of Minerva and Maria Belcher of Minerva; five step-grandchildren, Vaughn, Maddie, Ava, Sailor and Sadie; his mother, Netta Common of Alliance; his sister, Karen (Rick) Harris of Alliance; two brothers, John (Susan) Common of Minerva and Dan (Jenny) Common of Minerva; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his father, Frank Christopher Common; and a nephew, Erik Harris. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. Matthew J. Mankowski as celebrant. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Erik Frank Harris Memorial Foundation, 22204 Margaret Lane, Alliance, OH 44601. You are invited to view James's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.