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Arlene F. Hobbs, 70

Arlene Hobbs

SALEM — Arlene F. Hobbs, 70, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, 2017, at the Blossom Nursing Center in Salem, following a lengthy illness.

Born Oct. 28, 1946, in East Liverpool, Arlene was a daughter of the late Harold “Hap” and Frances Quinn Martin.

She was a 1964 graduate of East Liverpool High School, and had worked at Hall China, American Standard in Salem, and had owned and operated the Hoops Lounge in East Liverpool. She most recently was employed at the Homer Laughlin China Co.

Arlene enjoyed her time with friends and family, especially her two grandchildren, whom she loved to cook for. Arlene’s love of cats led to many rescue opportunities and she became known as a compassionate person who would save any cat she could.

Her husband, Bryan Hobbs, whom she married in 1995, survives at home. Arlene’s husband, Raymond Willison, preceded her in death in 1993.

Arlene is also survived by her daughter, Kelly Taylor and her husband Scott of Poland; two grandchildren: Corey Taylor of Dallas, Texas, and Alicia Taylor of Charleston, S.C.; and her sister, Darlene Watkin and her husband David of Sebring, Fla.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey “Rat” Martin, in 2014.

Friends may visit with the family at the Dawson Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, from 1-4 p.m.

Arlene’s nephew, Matthew Watkin, will officiate at a memorial service to be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 4 p.m. Burial will take place at Columbiana County Memorial Park Cemetery.

View Arlene’s memorial webpage and send condolences to the family online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.