Loretta G. McAleer

Loretta McAleer Obituary Loretta G. McAleer, 89, of East Liverpool, passed away on April 17, 2025, at
Calcutta Health Care Center surrounded by her family.
Born in Hundred, WV, in Wetzel County, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill"
and Minnie Dawson Williams.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Merle Hardy Sr.; son, Merle Hardy Jr.
and siblings, Shirl Williams, Virginia Whitehill, Charles Williams, and Stanley Williams.
Loretta dedicated her life to raising a family in Newell, WV. In the latter part of her life,
she lived and worked in Naples, FL, as a real estate agent for the National Development
Corporation out of Pittsburgh, PA. It was there that she married her second husband,
Thomas J. McAleer III, with whom she shared many adventures and extensive travels,
truly enjoying life together.
She will be lovingly remembered by those she leaves behind on this earth, her children, Zana
Hardy and Jeff Hardy (Jennifer), along with her grandchildrenLisa Roberts Bish
(Shawn), Lauren Ludovici Brown (Kyle), Michael Ludovici, Tyler Hardy (Briziet), Siera
Mallow (Chris) and seven great-grandchildren.
In accordance with Lorettas wishes, no services are planned at this time. Her family is
planning a celebration of her life to be determined at a later date. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Loretta G. McAleer, please visit our Tree Store.