Patricia A. Smith

January 14, 1943 - July 4, 2020

Patricia A. (Sines - Saulsberry) Smith, 77, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 9:18 am at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 19, 1943 in Senora, Ohio to Ray James "Jack" and Margaret (Hickman) Sines. Patricia was adopted by Fred and Elizabeth Sines-Saulsberry in Alliance. Margaret was her birth mother, while Elizabeth was her “Mom” who raised her. Patricia was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, the V.F.W. Post #1036 Ladies Auxiliary and the Alliance Democratic Club. A 1961 graduate of Lorain Admiral King High School, she was employed with the State of Ohio Employment Services as an interviewer for 15 years. After retirement, she Co-Managed the VFW Post #1036 for five years. Patricia was a finalist in the very first Carnation Queen Pageant in 1960 and was proud to see her granddaughter, Niki also be a finalist in the 2005 Pageant. She was an animal lover. She enjoyed gardening, garage sales, crafting and decorating. But most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Smith, whom she met in the second grade at Maple Ridge Grade School and later married on October 24, 1985; three daughters, Traci (Kenneth) Ruhl of Alliance, Kathy "Kate" (Richard) Rhome of Alliance and Angel McIlvain of Alliance; seven granddaughters, Patricia (Bryan), Angel (Frank), Sara, Jacqueline (Kyle), Erica (Andy), Niki (Steve) and Kady; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by five brothers, Bill (Karen), Dewey (Sandy), Ronald (Mary), Terry (Kelly) and Jack (Martha); seven sisters, Joann (Bob) Prus, Nancy (Dennis) Anderson, Linda (Joe) Polankay, Rhonda (Pete) Binion, Connie (Randy) Hughes, Rea (Freddie) Palos and Donna Davis; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her natural parents; her adopted parents, Fred and Elizabeth Sines-Saulsberry; a brother, Mike Sines; and five sisters, Deloris Sines, Bonnie Anthony, Florence Beres, Lillian Robertson and Dorothy Bradsvich. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Her Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm with Rev. Timothy Muse, of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park. “Light will break forth like the dawn, Righteousness shall go before you, And the Glory of the Lord Will be your Guard.” You are invited to view Patricia's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.