John S. Cook

John S. Cook, 82, of Alliance passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at Altercare of Alliance. Born to the late Lloyd and Elva Cook on December 15, 1922 in Chambersburg, PA., John graduated from Chambersburg High School and attended the University of West Virginia and Union College in Schenectady, NY majoring in Business Administration and Marketing. He served in the U.S Army Air Corps as a B-29 Pilot and Engineer. John moved to the Alliance area in 1957 and was employed by Crane-Deming Inc. in Salem retiring as the National Sales Manager in the Domestic Pump Division. John served as a Lexington Township Trustee in Alliance for four consecutive 4 year terms. While serving as a trustee he was instrumental in bringing cable television to the township and helping to organize the original enterprise zone with Alliance City officials. His constituents knew that they could call him any time and he would be there to listen and to act upon their request. John also served as a Precinct Committeeman in Stark County for five consecutive 4 year terms and was the Owner/Operator of Cook’s Custom Services, a home based business that included Cook’s Custom Framing and Cook’s Sharpening Service. Mr. Cook is a member of the Lutheran faith, over a 30 year member of Guttenberg Masonic Lodge #737, Scottish Rite Valley of Albany, Tadmor Shrine, served as President of Alliance Shrine Club and a 49 year life member BPOE #467 in Alliance as well as in Chambersburg Lodge. John enjoyed playing the drums and especially Big Band Music. Before going into the military he even played with well known leaders Les Brown and Vaughn Monroe. Survivors include his wife Shirley (Welsh) Cook of Alliance, whom he married Dec. 24, 1978; 3 step-children, Laurie (Bob) Ramey of East Sparta, OH, Tom Welsh of Ontario, CA, and Cathy Welsh; a granddaughter, Carla (John) Halbert; 2 great granddaughters, Savannah and Laura Halbert all of Longmont, CO. He is also survived by 2 cousins Harold (Louise) Cook of Marion, PA and Bill Stover of Chambersburg, PA. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Thursday, June 2, 2005 from 7 – 9 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Services will be held at the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Friday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m., with Gordon Rinehart officiating. Burial will take place in Lincoln Cemetery in Chambersburg, PA on Monday, June 6, 2005. Memorial donations can be made to The Alliance Shrine Club Transportation Fund, Alliance OH 44601. Arrangements by Walton-Schrader Funeral Home 1131 West State St. Alliance, OH 44601.

John S. Cook

December 15, 1922 - May 31, 2005