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Alona Jane Beyler, 92, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at Lifecare Hospice of Wooster. She was born December 29th, 1933, in Orrville, the daughter of Clyde and Mabel (George) Miller. After graduating from Orrville High School, she married the love of her life James Beyler on June 1, 1953. Alona was a waitress and worked at K-Mart while raising 6 children. She was a loving Mother who enjoyed cooking wild game, baking, puzzles, she was a great decorator and enjoyed family vacations on Rice Lake in Canada. The Kentucky Derby was a great joy to her and her husband, whom she loved dearly.

She is survived by children, Vanessa Beyler of Shelby, Vicky (Dave) Maisano of Akron, Audrey (Brent) Keller of Wooster, Vonnie Beyler of Dalton, and James Dale Jr. (Tammy) Beyler of Sterling; grandchildren, Jenny (Wes) Miller, Adam (Heather) Bracken, Ami (Kevin) Stairs, Bethany (John) Barker, Allison Keller, Bradley (Brenda) Keller, Jarrod (Kayla) Beyler, Breanna (Cody) Busson; a sister Monetta Miller and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and son James “Binny” Beyler. Donations may be made to Lifecare Hospice of Wooster or American Legion Post #718 of Marshallville.

Cremation has taken place and she will be placed in the wall with her beloved husband at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman on June 18, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. Please meet at the front office at 2:00 p.m.