Marilyn L. Middleton

Marilyn L. (Bixler) Middleton, age 93, passed away on December 11, 2023.

She was born on June 27, 1930, in Canton, to Lester and Theora (Combs) Bixler.

Marilyn graduated from Marlboro High School in 1947. She worked as a clerk for Woolworth in Alliance and as a cook for Sigma Nu Fraternity at Mount Union. Marilyn volunteered at the Alliance Hospital gift shop for over 40 years.

She was a past member of First Friends Church and current member of First Christian Church. Marilyn was also a member of the Milton Street Garden Club. She enjoyed playing cards, watching game shows and cooking for her family. Marilyn also liked to camp at Berlin Lake.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sharon Deack; sons, Duane Middleton, and Jack Middleton (Sandy Artino); grandson, Brian (Emily) Deack; great-granddaughter, Nora Ann Deack; sister-in-law, Eileen Kibler; several nieces and nephews; and other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dewey “Torchy” Middleton; brother, Kenneth Bixler; and sister, Janice Bixler.

The family would like to express thanks to Northeast Home Health Care, Aultman Hospice and Bel-Air Care Center.

A service will be held at Alliance City Cemetery Chapel on Friday, December 15^th at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1141 W Beech St, Alliance, Ohio 44601.