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Betty Ann Schaper

Betty Ann Schaper

Apr 30, 2024

Betty Ann Schaper was born January 24, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Hugh Wildish and Eulah Warner Wildish.  

She died April 30, 2024, age 95, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Schaper, P.E., who died in 1995. 

She is survived by her five children,  daughters, Amy (David) Trotter of Huron, Ohio, Nancy...

James P. Hoover

James P. Hoover

Apr 27, 2024

Jim Hoover, age 69, passed away at his home after a brief battle with cancer on April 27, 2024. 

He was born on June 10, 1954, in Alliance, to Herb and Mae (Burns) Hoover.

Jim graduated from Marlington High School in 1972. He worked at American Steel Foundries until his retirement and then went on to work in maintenance at Altercare Nursing...

Dorothy King

Dorothy King

Apr 27, 2024

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31Dorothy Uldine King 92, of Alliance, OH, died April 27, 2024, after living a long, wonderful life that was defined by family, faith, deep friendships, and the enormous...

Warren A. Betz Sr.

Warren A. Betz Sr.

Apr 26, 2024

Warren A. Betz Sr., age 84 of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024 at McCrea Manor.

Warren was born October 11, 1939 in Beloit, Ohio to Orie G. and Nora Edith (Simmons) Betz.

A 1959 graduate of Goshen High School, Warren worked as a truck driver for Clem Lumber for seven years. He was previously employed by...

James C. Dearth

James C. Dearth

Apr 25, 2024

James (Jim) C. Dearth, age 77, passed away on April 25, 2024.  

He was born on December 19, 1946, in Alliance, to Clarence O. and Vera I. (Fenton) Dearth.

Jim graduated from West Branch High School. He was drafted shortly after graduation and served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at B&W Tube for over...

JoAnn Hickerson

JoAnn Hickerson

Apr 18, 2024

JoAnn (Jackson) Hickerson, age 77, passed away on April 18, 2024 following a 2 years illness. 

She was born in Alliance, Ohio on August 14, 1946 to M. Lucille Schreckengost Jackson and Walter L. Jackson. She was an Alliance resident most of her life.

A 1964 graduate of Marlington High School, JoAnn also graduated with a teaching degree from Mount Union College....

Alan Lee Houk

Alan Lee Houk

Apr 16, 2024

Alan Lee Houk, age 68 of Alliance, Ohio, entered eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 16 April 2024.

Alan was born on 3 March 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Gloria (Martin) Houk and Armand Houk Jr.  He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and his late wife, Susan (Moss) Houk.

He is sadly missed by...

Michael A. Fellure

Michael A. Fellure

Apr 15, 2024

Michael A. Fellure, age 33, passed away on April 15, 2024. 

He was born on June 21, 1990, in Aschassenburg, Germany, to Casey Fellure and Deanette DelPuppo Clance.

Michael graduated from Fortis College. He enjoyed music and playing guitar.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Deanette and step-father, Joseph Clance; wife, Casey Kibler; three children, Mason, Makenna, and Emory; brother,...

Karen Sue Hood

Karen Sue Hood

Apr 11, 2024

Karen Sue Hood, age 61, passed away on April 11, 2024. 

She was born on September 14, 1962, in Alliance, to Chester and Chloris (Mowen) Moreland.

Karen graduated from Minerva High School in 1980 and served in the United States Air Force. She loved music and movies.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, William Hood, Kyle McClenny, and Ashley...

David N. Cade

David N. Cade

Apr 10, 2024

David N. Cade, age 79, of Alliance, passed away on April 10, 2024. 

He was born on January 21, 1945, in Alliance, to Kenneth and Maxine (Santschi) Cade.

David graduated from Alliance High School in 1963 and attended Parsons College. 

David loved muscle cars and racing; he attended the Indianapolis 500 over 51 times. David was also an avid Cleveland Browns fan and...

Ray A. Orlando

Ray A. Orlando

Apr 7, 2024

Ray A. Orlando, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. 

He was born on September 7, 1935 in Alliance, to John and Virginia (Thomas) Orlando.

He graduated from Alliance High School and Mount Union College and for 30 years was the Technical Director for General Tire and Rubber.

Ray was a member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church, the Board of Directors...

Catherine L. Ruggly

Catherine L. Ruggly

Apr 4, 2024

Catherine ‘Katie’ L. Ruggly, age 48, passed away on April 4, 2024 as the result of a tragic hit and run. 

She was born on January 23, 1976, in Alliance, to Dave Ruggly and Cathy (Beckett) Seery.

Katie had a good heart and was very caring.  She believed in and loved God and Jesus and always enjoyed reading the Bible.  She also...

Elmer J. Mann

Elmer J. Mann

Apr 1, 2024

Elmer J. Mann, age 89, passed away on April 1, 2024. 

He was born on June 26, 1934, in Dover, Ohio, to Elmer C. and Margaret (Swonger) Mann.

Elmer was a truck driver for Nickles Bakery for 29 years. He served honorably in the United States Navy and was a member of the VFW. 

Elmer enjoyed bowling and playing cornhole and horseshoes. Elmer...

Cassandra I. Barker

Cassandra I. Barker

Mar 30, 2024

Cassandra Ilene Barker, age 26, passed away on Saturday March 30, 2024. 

She was born on April 10, 1997, in Alliance, to William Henry and Amanda Darlene (Storm) Barker.

 A graduate of Alliance High School, Cassandra enjoyed gardening, cooking and travelling.  She was a talented artist and loved everything ‘nature’.  Her true passion was gaming.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Paul L. Hardy

Paul L. Hardy

Mar 24, 2024

 Paul L. Hardy, age 71, was called into eternal life on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was surrounded by a loving family. He was born on July 5, 1952, in Alliance, to the late Charles and Helen N. (Williams) Hardy.

    Paul “Butchy” was a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Alliance High School. He was a...

Edward Joseph Jessmer

Edward Joseph Jessmer

Mar 22, 2024

Edward Joseph Jessmer, 93, of Alliance, Ohio, died in the early hours of Friday, March 22, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, after a brief illness.

Born March 12, 1931, in Newton Falls, St. Lawrence County, NY, he was the son of Merle F. and Genevieve (Griffin) Jessmer.

With a rural upbringing in a northern New York paper mill...

Deacon Ray Hatala

Deacon Ray Hatala

Mar 22, 2024

Harry Raymond Hatala, 83, known by all as Deacon Ray, of Poland, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Hospice House in Poland. 

He was born August 1, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Mary (Holecko) Hatala and was a lifelong area resident.

Following his graduation in 1958 from Woodrow Wilson High School, he immediately went...

Anthony Thomas Chiporo

Anthony Thomas Chiporo

Mar 21, 2024

Anthony Thomas “Chip” Chiporo, of Salem, age 45, passed away on March 21, 2024. 

He was born on July 31, 1978, in Alliance, to Theadore Thomas and Christine (McKnight) Chiporo.

He was a 1996 graduate of Marlington High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree of Music Education from the University of Dayton in 2001. Anthony taught in Jackson, Ohio and then in...

Ann L. Safkow

Ann L. Safkow

Mar 20, 2024

Ann Louise (O'Connor) Safkow passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024. She was 87 years of age.

Ann was born to the late Rose Ann Dailey and William Patrick O'Connor on July 20, 1936, in Alliance, Ohio. She was the eldest of two daughters and lived most of her life in the Alliance/Sebring area.

Ann lived a graceful life - one of...

Curtis L. Binkley, Sr.

Curtis L. Binkley, Sr.

Mar 19, 2024

 Curtis L. Binkley Sr., age 84, passed away on March 19, 2024. 

 He was born on May 26, 1939, in Alliance, to Raymond and Sara (Ambler) Binkley.

Curtis graduated from Alliance High School and attended Purdue University. He worked in sales for Stambaugh-Thompson for over sixteen years. Curtis was a member of Alliance Evangelical Friends Church where he was very active in...

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