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John Vallance Obituary
Sep 26, 1938 - May 1, 2024
Edgewater, FL
John F. Vallance, 85, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Halifax Hospice Care Center in Edgewater, Florida.
He was born Sept. 26, 1938, in Gibsonburg, to Lennis and Frances (Strassel) Vallance. John graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1957 and later attended The Ohio State University on a full football scholarship, where he was coached by Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler. Following his time at university, John served in U.S. Army starting in 1961, working on guided missile repair in Texas and earning Sharpshooter commendations. He concluded his military service in 1967 in U.S. Army Reserve. After his military career, John spent 30 years working at Ford Motor Company in Sandusky. In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and duck carving.
John is survived by his son, John A. (Mary) Vallance of Port Clinton; daughters, Kathy (Rich) Rounds of Deltona, Florida, and Deborah (Andrew) Harris of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Vella Sue (Larry) Hofacker of Brandon, Florida; and grandchildren, John R. Vallance, Megan F. Vallance, Aryn F. Vallance, and Pond Harris.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sally L. Vallance; son, Aaron T. Vallance; brother, Dennis E. Vallance; and sisters, Jean L. Vallance of Port Clinton, Nancy G. Wonderly of Port Clinton, Willah J. Christner of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Carol A. Baw of Jacksonville, Florida.
Memorial contributions in honor of John can be made to Halifax Health Hospice Fund Development, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Florida, 32129. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 800-272-2717.
Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Jerry Guba
May 27, 2024
John and I worked at Gem Beach in summer in the 1950´s. We also played football against each other. Him for Port Clinton and myself for Lakeside. One of the nicest persons I´ve ever met.
Mark keech
May 4, 2024
I remember John´s kindness and caring as he helped me to make it as a young supervisor in 1979. Sorry for your loss.
Ron & Helen Jess
May 4, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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