Patricia O. Freshly, age 81, of Alliance, died at 10:25 a.m., January 4, 2012, at McCrea Manor.
She was born January 2, 1931, in Elkmills, MD, to Bayard and Carrie Cornelia (Carter) Mann.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling, knitting and collecting bells. Patricia was a member of the Farm Women's Club.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Freshly, whom she married June 24, 1950; son, Michael L. (Karen) Freshly of SC; daughter, Barbara C. Grimm of Alliance; grandchildren, Christopher J. (Kristy) Grimm, Patrick J. (Shannon) Grimm, Megan Elizabeth Freshly, Michele (Donny) Stanley and Stephanie (Chip) Holmes; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Meridia.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with the Rev. David L. Andrews officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at North Georgetown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 408 9th Street, Canton, Ohio 44707-4714 or the Alliance Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 885 S. Sawburg Road, Suite 106, Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio 44601.