Alice Pearl West, 87 of Utica passed away on October 19, 2026 at Newark Health and Rehab. She was born on July 1, 1939 in Claylick, OH to the late Kenneth E. and Lula Bell (Rector) Hilleary.

Alice was a member of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary and the Newark Eagles. She was a homemaker and helped out with family events when needed.

She is survived by her son, James E. (Susan) West; grandchildren, James West and Krystle West; great-grandson, Gregston Pree; special niece, Christine Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward West; siblings, Kenneth Hilleary, Jr., Mary Jane Clinton, Margaret Sarah Franks, Nellie May Allen and Shirley Ann Nethers.

The family will receive friends 11-12:30pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Brucker-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica. Graveside service will follow at 1pm at Newark Memorial Gardens, 4244 Marion Rd. Newark, OH with Pastor Loren Knowlton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the County Line Joint Fire Department, P.O. Box 201, Utica, OH 43080.

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