Obituary of Edith Evona Tallman

untitled3 Edith Evona Tallman Edith Evona Tallman (nee Edgell), 95, of Vermilion, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness. Evona was born May 13, 1917 in Kedron, WV. She had been a Vermilion resident since 1954. Evona worked as a nurse's aide for nursing homes, home health care and as an aide to various individuals. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vermilion. Evona had been a volunteer for the Second Harvest Food Bank, and she loved going to rummage sales. She is survived by her sons, Roger (Sue) Tallman of Monroeville, Gary (Nadyne) Tallman of Elyria, Freddie L. Tallman of Vermilion, and Lynn E. (Diana ) Tallman of Vermilion; 3 step daughters, Pat Bombac, Beth Alheit and Lynne Dowell; 16 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; great, great grandchildren; 1 great, great, great grandchild and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilson V. Tallman, second husband Myron "Bud" Alheit; parents, Earl and Dora (nee Whetherhult) Edgell; sons, Edgel Wayne and Wilson V. Jr. Tallman; sister, Marie Mills; brothers, Verl and Larry Edgell; 1 great granddaughter and 1 great, great granddaughter. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 from 2:00 pm until the time of a funeral service at 4:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion, Ohio. Pastor Jamie Stewart will officiate. Friends may also call Friday, Feb.8, 2013 at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, 95 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, WV from 10 :00 am until the time of a funeral service at 12 Noon. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church Ladies Sunday School Class, 6716 West River Road, Vermilion, Ohio, 44089 or the Tallmansville Fire Department, Washington District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 115, Tallmansville, WV 26237. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Friday, February 8, 2013 from 10 AM - 12 Noon Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service Friday, February 8, 2013 at 12 Noon Funeral Home Burial Mt. Union Cemetery