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Alan C. Hall

3/9/1954 - 9/12/2025

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Obituary For Alan C. Hall

Alan Craig Hall (March 9, 1954 - September 12, 2025) passed, unexpectedly and peacefully while sleeping, into the arms of his Savior. He leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Barbara (nee Metzger) Hall and only child, Shawn (Megan, nee Pierce) Hall of Hilliard, OH, two grandsons Samuel and Gabriel, a brother Rev. Kent (Laura) Hall of Marietta, and nieces and nephew, Samantha Hall, Matthew (Julia) Hall, and Jensia Steele. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Edward and Flossie June (nee Heddleston) Hall and a loving step-mother Dora (nee Brown) Hall.

Alan Hall was born in Marietta, Ohio and decided at a very young age that his life would be ‘Library’ centered. He graduated from Marietta H.S. in 1972, WVU in 1976, and Case Western in 1977. His favorite room at Marietta H.S. was the library where he would arrive at 7 AM and join Mrs. Opal Bole in the work for the day. If he wasn’t in class, he was assisting her. At 16 he began working at the Washington County Public Library, where he worked through his college years when he was home. In 1977 he became the Library Director in Delphos, OH. Then from 1983 to 2018 he was honored to work as the Director of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. He was involved in many library construction and renovation projects in Steubenville, Barnesville, Guernsey County, East Palestine, Morgan County, and Puskarich Public Library. He was the coauthor of the book Steubenville: Images Of America. He also published many other works of historical, genealogical, and local interest. He was awarded Librarian of the Year, Ohio Library Association in 1989 and inducted into the Library Hall of Fame 2019, Ohio Library Council. He was appointed to the five-member State Library Board 2019-2022 and served as president in 2022.

Alan served his fellow man in many other ways: twelve-year Board Member of RSVP, Trustee Board for Historic Fort Steuben from 2002–2013, Member of the OSU Coop. Ext. Service Advisory Board 1996–2019, Member and President of the Steubenville Historic Landmarks Commission 2010–2020, Member and past President of Rotary since 1998, Clerk of Session Two Ridges Presbyterian Church since 2005, and Jefferson County Port Authority Board Member since 2020.

As is apparent, Alan was not a man of leisure but when he did indulge, his passion was trains, specifically train trips. Alan travelled to many places in this country and Canada. Alan will be greatly missed in our town and beyond, but his contributions will never be forgotten.

Friends may call at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church, 1085 Canton Road, Wintersville, OH 43953 on Friday, September 19th from 10 AM until the time of services at 12 PM with Rev. Dr. Bill Lawrence officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Two Ridges Church or to the Friends of PLSJ at 4141 Mall Drive Steubenville, OH 43952.

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  • 5 TREES

    Douglas Wood planted 5 trees in memory of Alan C. Hall . - 09/20/2025

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  • 09/22/2025

    Lydia Evelyn Spragin

    Please accept my condolences and prayers for comfort, peace, and continued friendships of those who were involved with the library system. Alan told me he believed I was the first African American to serve on the board of the library and I was honored to do so. I enjoyed my time both on the board and in the library. He helped me to grow my personal library and encouraged me to get the libraries in the Jefferson County library system. I will miss him greatly and thank him for spending time with me to learn more about Steubenville and the invaluable role the library plays in the community. Rest well.

  • 09/19/2025

    Joseph Foy

    I am so sorry to hear of this. Alan was a good friend (Marietta Middle School), and a good man. I hope his family finds peace. Joseph Foy - Lecanto Fl

  • 09/18/2025

    Brenda J. Harris

    I worked part time at Schiappa Library and was honored to know Mr. Alan Hall who was like "Mr. Librarian". He was always a kind and considerate person. I certainly extend my sympathy to his family. Brenda J. Harris

  • 09/18/2025

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  • 09/17/2025

    Patricia Crawford

    Sending sympathy to Mr. Hall's family and friends. I had the privilege to sell children's books to Mr. Hall for the libraries. It took a few visits to appreciate his rye sense of humor! Mr. Hall was always professional and a gentleman. May the angels wrap you in love and comfort.

  • 09/17/2025

    Jim Maul

    Shawn & family, My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was a great presence in Jefferson County and brought much to enhance the literacy of the area. May he rest in peace! Jim Maul

  • 09/17/2025

    Michelle Tedreau

    My deepest condolences to Alan's family. I worked part time at Schiappa for several years and it was a pleasure to work for him. He will always be a part of the Steubenville/Jefferson County Library. May he rest in peace and may God bless his family at this difficult time.

  • 09/16/2025

    Cathy Hunt

    Alan was a wonderful person. It was an honor to work with him for 30 years. Thoughts and prayers to Alan family and friends. Cathy Hunt

  • 09/16/2025

    Margaret Breidenbaugh

    Thank you, Alan, for your service to Ohio's libraries! Condolences from a librarian in Cincinnati.

  • 09/16/2025

    Diana Lawrence

    My deepest sympathy to the Hall family. Not long ago I talked with Alan as he was a neighbor to my grandparents on Colegate. Alan and I also graduated together. We reminisced about the old neighborhood. I knew Alan had a love for books in many different formats. Alan also left a historical contribution to our historical society in Noble County. He had an impressive life. May your family find love and peace in his memories. God Bless

  • 09/15/2025

    Sandy Day

    I worked at the Schiappa Branch Library for 20 years in the local history room. Alan and I shared many memories and stories about researching our family histories. He was a wonderful man and friend. He will be sorely missed.

  • 09/15/2025

    Laura Hall

    Craig as I knew him was my brother-in-law. He called me 'Sis'. I always looked forward to being around him. He could tell stories about so many different topics and was so fun to listen to with his rye sense of humor. I will miss him tremendously. Rest in peace my brother. Love, your Sis. (Laura Hall)

  • 09/14/2025

    John Dempsey

    Alan and I were best friends when we were students in Marietta High School in the mid 70s. We also worked together in the high school library and at the Washington County Public Library. He had already discovered that library science was his passion. We were "best-man" at each other's weddings; his, of course, to Barb when they were living in Delphos, Ohio. We kept in touch occasionally through the years and I kept track of his library career and subsequent retirement. I am very sad to hear of Alan's passing and offer my condolences to Barb and family.

  • 09/14/2025

    Janet Krasno

    Our deepest condolences. My mom, Chris Hiestan, and Alan were good friends. I remember your family visits with us fondly. May you have peace during this difficult time.

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