Barbara Silance

Barbara R. Silance, 80, of Scott, graduated to Heaven on Monday, March 18, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born March 14, 1944, in Waynesboro, PA, to the late James F. and Dorothy (Fogle) Tanner.

Barbara was married to Charlie T. Silance Sr, who preceded her in death. She worked at Balyeat's Coffee Shop for 39 years where she was the pie baker. She was also an avid reader and loved being with her family. Her faith was front and center in her life and she loved the Lord with all her heart.

She is survived by her daughter, Lorelei L. Davies; sons: Charlie T. Silance, Jr, Thomas E. (Sherrie) Silance; brother, Timothy E. (Judy) Tanner of PA; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her brothers: James Tanner Jr and Earnest Tanner; sons: Roger A. Hoffman Jr, David C. Hoffman and Brian E. Hoffman; grandson, Zackery Hoffman as well as her son-in-law, Clark A. Davies.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Harvest Field Church, 13625 Rd 12, Scott, OH 45886 with Pastor Jeff Miller presiding. Burial will immediately follow in Scott Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 AM to 1 PM on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions in Barbara's name may be directed to Harvest Field Church Building Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. To share in Barbara's online memorial, please visit www.alspachgearhart.com.