Irene Brenly

Irene Brenly, age 77 of Baltic, died peacefully late Sunday evening in Oak Point Care Center at Baltic. Born at Newcomerstown, Ohio, March 7, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Pearl Hudson Nealey. As a young lady, Irene’s mother passed away, and Irene was reared by her foster parents, the late Walter and Rosie Stein, who resided at Baltic. Irene was a graduate of Baltic High School, and looked forward to reunions with her former classmates. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ at Baltic, was active in the Ila Burkey Missionary Women’s Guild within the church, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Baltic. At home, she enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, and in the twilight of her life enjoyed her stuffed animal collection. Irene was a retiree of the Genie Overhead Door Company of Baltic, where she worked for more than twenty-eight years. Her family includes her two sons, Ernie E. Brenly of Baltic, and James E. and wife Jennifer Brenly of Dayton, Ohio, two grandsons, Jon Brenly of Columbus, Ohio, and Jason Brenly of Dayton, Ohio. A sister, Waneta Huff, of New Philadelphia, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins complete the family. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, Robert E. Brenly, in March, 2003, and three brothers, Willard, Ivan and Olin Nealey. Friends are invited to call Tuesday (TODAY) afternoon from 4PM-7PM in the Zion United Church of Christ at Baltic. The Reverend Sharon Jacobsen will lead the Brenly funeral Wednesday afternoon at 3PM in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Cemetery at Fiat. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall back at Baltic following the committal service. Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family by visiting the funeral home’s website. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.