Viola Stockburger

Viola M. Stockburger, 86, of Alliance, peacefully went to be with her Lord, and beloved Bill, on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at her home. Viola was born July 2, 1928, in Sebring, the daughter of the late Chelsea T. and Olive E. (Hopkins) Ward. She was an active 65 year member of the Westville Community Bible Church and was a former Sunday School teacher, president of the Ladies Missionary, helped with Vacation Bible School and was a choir member for 30 years, along with her husband.
She volunteered 28 years at Alliance Community Hospital; 16 years in Pastoral Care and 12 years in surgical waiting. This was one of her passions. Viola loved people and never knew a stranger. She shared her love of the Lord with everyone. She enjoyed Golden Oldies, camping, traveling, bowling, and tending her beautiful flower garden with her friend, Sue. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Viola was a 1947 graduate of Sebring High School. She was a homemaker and caregiver to her family, parents and brothers over the years. She was always giving and loved to help everyone she could.
Viola is survived by her sister Rachel Witherspoon of Alliance; her children Bill JR (fiancé Marilyn Haren) of Beloit, David (Debie) Stockburger of Jasper, Indiana, Holly (Steve) Woolf of Westville Lake, Lori Ann Stockburger of New Waterford; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bill, whom she was married to for 65 years and who passed away December 15, 2013 and her brothers Chelsea Jr., Jack and Kenny Ward. Precious memories of love, laughter and good times will be cherished by her family always.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM at Community Bible Church on Friday April 10, 2015 with Rev. Rod Doran officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Friday at the church. Burial will take place in Highland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund, Community Bible Church, 18146 US. RT. 62, Beloit, Ohio 44609. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home Sebring, OH (330) 938-2526.

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