Shirley M. Estock Powell's Obituary
Shirley (Scaia) Estock-Powell, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Canton, Ohio.
Born on November 15, 1935, in Ithaca, New York, Shirley lived a full and vibrant life marked by her love for family, creativity, and her quick wit.
A graduate of Alliance High School in the Class of 1954, Shirley dedicated much of her professional life to education. She worked as a teacher's aide and librarian with Alliance City Schools. For a time, prior to working for the schools, she worked for herself as a cosmetologist.
Shirley found joy in painting and listening to music. Her home was often adorned with flowers and plants she lovingly planted herself. She cherished time spent with loved ones during family gatherings.
A lover of games, Shirley especially enjoyed word games and crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Everett (Whitey) A. Estock and Franklin D. Powell; two children, Suzanne M. (Estock) Marasky and Everett A. “Sonny” Estock Jr.; and her brother, Frank Scaia Jr.
Shirley is survived by her brother Richard “Babe” Scaia of Alliance; a daughter Cynthia (Estock) Hobart of Canton; sons Eric Estock of Alliance and Jeffery Estock of Oviedo, Florida; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on June 12, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
You are invited to view Shirley's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at https://www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
What’s your fondest memory of Shirley?
What’s a lesson you learned from Shirley?
Share a story where Shirley's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Shirley you’ll never forget.
How did Shirley make you smile?