Nichalos âNickâ Alan Ely, 32 of Beloit, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. Nick was born in Ravenna on August 4, 1978 the son of Robert Ely and Clara A. (McNeal) Ward; he was a graduate of West Branch High School and worked for Advance Auto Parts in Alliance and Canton. Nick enjoyed hunting, NASCAR and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents; Robert L. Ely of Garrettsville, Clara (George) Ward of Beloit, a sister Dawn (Wes) Campbell of Statesville, NC, a brother Gerry (Cheryl) Ward of Greenwich, a brother Robert (Bobbie) Ely II of Alliance, a sister Stacey Ely of Sebring, a brother Chad (Jennifer) Ely of West Virginia, and a brother Joshua Ely of Ohio. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home at 1:00 PM with Pastor Mark Reich officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11AM-1PM prior to the service. Burial will take place in Fairmount Memorial Park in Alliance. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.