Thomas B. Poto
December 6, 1954 - February 27, 2017
Thomas B. Poto, 62, of Alliance, died on Monday, February 27, 2017, at 8:45 p.m. at his home. He was born on December 6, 1954 in Alliance, where he lived all of his life. He was a 1972 graduate of Alliance High School. Tom retired from the family business, Machine Shop Specialties, last year, where he worked with his son as a machinist. Tom was a life member of the NRA. In his past-time, he enjoyed target shooting, hiking, photography, gardening and cooking. He also loved spending time with his family, four-wheeling and running his tractors. He is survived by his longtime companion, Diane Marinoff; his daughter, Cheryl Rakestraw; his son, David Poto; two step-sons, Chris Baum and Larry Baum; his grandchildren, Sophia, Logan, Michael and Alex; his mother, Jean (Burrows) Poto; and a brother, James C. Poto. Preceding him in death was his father, Richard Poto. A memorial service will be held at Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org . Arrangements are by the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home, 1131 W. State St., Alliance, Ohio 44601. This obituary may be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family online at www.waltonschraderfuneral.com.
Thomas B. Poto, 62, of Alliance, died on Monday, February 27, 2017, at 8:45 p.m. at his home. He was born on December 6, 1954 in Alliance, where he lived all of his life. He was a 1972 graduate of Alliance High School. Tom retired from the family... View Obituary & Service Information