Thelma L. Voshel

November 16, 1926 - September 24, 2017

Thelma L. (Bankard) Voshel, 90, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 12:09 pm at her home in Marlboro, Ohio. Born on November 16, 1926 in Alliance, to John F. and Mary (Long) Bankard, she lived in Alliance for all of her life. A 1945 graduate of Alliance High School, Thelma was the owner of Thelma's Gifts for 20 years before retiring in 2005. Thelma loved a variety of crafts and enjoyed teaching crafts. She especially loved spending time with her family and taking pictures of family. Survivors include her son, Ronn A. (JoAnn) Voshel of Marlboro; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Charlene Zigler; and five nieces and three nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Harlan Ross Voshel, whom she married on August 1, 1946 and died on December 17, 2006; a son, Gary R. Voshel; a daughter-in-law, Jeanie Voshel; her sister, Lois Icobony; her parents; and a nephew. A Private Service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Highland Memorial Park. There will be no calling hours. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/donate 4815 Munson St. NW, Canton, OH 44718. You are invited to view Thelma's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.