Bruce Robert Torrence, 55, passed away peacefully at 2:57am, Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Saint Joseph Health Center following a short illness with abdominal cancer. Bruce was born in Warren, Ohio on November 7, 1961 the son of Robert E. and Marjorie Ann (burns) Torrence and has lived in Niles and Girard all his life.
Bruce graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1980 and attended Youngstown State University, had a passion for science fiction especially Star Wars and Star Trek. He honorably served in the United States Air Force from October 17, 1980 to October 16, 1984 and then served in the Army National Guard. He was employed in the paint shop and maintenance departments at Indelex Aluminum Company, Girard until his disability retirement ten years ago.
Bruce is survived by his wife Lisa Priester Torrence whom he married June 20, 1996, a son Alexander Torrence at home, mother Marjorie Ann Torrence of Niles, twin brother Brian (Judy) Torrence of Howland Township, sister Kathryn Stanley of Niles, sister-in-law Karen Torrence of Niles. several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert E. Torrence on October 14, 1997 and a brother Thomas A. Torrence on January 20, 2001.
Funeral services will be held at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles at 1:00pm, Saturday, July 22, 2017 with Steven Shook pastor of the Church of God officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:30am until the time of the service.
The family request that material contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley.
Funeral
JUL 22. 1:00 PM (EDT)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home
126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
Funeral
JUL 22. 1:00 PM (EDT)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home
126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
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