James W. Schumaker, age 70, of Alliance, passed away at 6:42 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Aultman Hospital.
He was born November 5, 1943 in Fresno, Ohio to Chester and Haroldine (Stein) Schumaker.
James was a 1961 graduate of Marlington High School and retired from the Hoover Company after 34 years.
James was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and The Cheesemaker's Association. He was an avid sports fan and held various football records at Marlington High School.
Survivors include his wife; Patty, two daughters; Chris (Larry) McGill of Alliance and Karli (Nathan) Anderson of Denver; mother, Haroldine Schumaker of Alliance; two sisters; Carol Miller and Connie (Dave) Wilkinson both of Beloit; brother, John (Diane) Schumaker of Uniontown; and four grandchildren; Jacob Koren, Morgan McGill, Arielle Anderson, and Melody Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A Celebration of Jim's life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2014 at The Chicken Manor in North Canton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4682 Douglas Circle, NW, Canton, Ohio 44718 or Lexington Township Fire Department, 14555 Gaskill Drive NE., Alliance, Ohio 44601
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.