Harold Dean Conley, age 81, of Alger, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Lima Memorial Health System with his family by his side.

He was born on April 21, 1945 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Irene (Hall) Smith. On May 22, 1965 Dean married Sharan E. (Longbrake) Conley and she survives in Alger.

Also surviving are his two children: Michael (Tammy) Conley of Forest and Susan (Eddie) Burkett of Alger; five grandchildren: Zachary (Autumn) England, Nicholas England, Owen Conley, Olivia Conley and Clay Hare; and three siblings: James (Vickie) Mullins of Alger, Donna (Sam) Rowe of Dunkirk and Helen (Rick) Miller of Dunkirk.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Glenda Shobe.

Dean retired from Whirlpool of Marion. He was a volunteer with the Alger Community Fire Association for over fifty years. Dean was a member of the Alger Methodist Church.

Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger with Steve Longbrake officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Friday, October 16th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alger Community Fire Association.