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Allan P. Neher 1926-2020

STRUTHERS — Allan P. “Hockey” Neher, 94, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Hampton Woods.

Allan was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Zanesville, a son of Alfred and Lena Friermuth Neher. He served as a seaman first class in the Navy for two years during World War II. He married Marilyn Nestor on Oct. 18, 1952. Hockey worked as a machinist at the William B. Pollock Co. until he retired. He was a member of St. Columba Cathedral.

Allan leaves three sons, Robert (Shirley) Neher of Ellsworth, John Neher of Redondo Beach, Calif. and William Neher of Struthers; one daughter, Margie Rensel of Struthers; four grandchildren, Jill A. Krebs of Los Angeles, Calif., Jennifer (David) Gentile of Biloxi, Miss., Allan (Mandi) Neher of Pittsburgh, Pa., and John (Carly) Neher of Struthers; and one great-grandson, Clyde.

Allan was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, who died July 14, 2012; three brothers, James, Francis and Alfred; and two sisters, Lou and Ruth.

A private Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020.

The family requests that material tributes in Allan’s name can be made to Crossroads Hospice, 1221 Woodhurst, Youngstown, OH, 44515 or the ASPCA, 9555 Brookpark Road, Parma, OH 44129 (or ASPCA.org).

Arrangements handled by Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.

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