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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...

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...

Terry Lee Hariston

Terry Lee Hariston

Mar 17, 2024

Terry Lee Hairston, 65, of Alliance, OH, gained his wings on March 17, 2024. Although he battled various illnesses, he maintained a love of life.

Born on August 19, 1958, Terry and his twin Jerry were born to loving parents, J.Z. and Beverly A. (Smith) Hairston. Terry graduated from Alliance High School in 1976 and immediately enlisted in the United States...

Duane L. Middleton

Duane L. Middleton

Mar 17, 2024

Duane L. “Dewey” Middleton, age 75, passed away on March 17, 2024. 

He was born on November 4, 1948, in Alliance, to Dewey “Torchy” and Marilyn (Bixler) Middleton.

Duane graduated from Alliance High School in 1966. He worked for Transue Williams Stamping and later the Alliance City Parks Department. Duane served in the National Guard. 

Duane loved sports; he played Hot Stove baseball,...

Margaretta Louise Courtney

Margaretta Louise Courtney

Mar 15, 2024

Margaretta Louise Courtney went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 15, 2024. She passed peacefully with her family by her bedside. Louise was 90 years old. 

She was born September 30, 1933 in Virginia to Emerson and Catherine (Devers) Atkins. Louise was the 2nd born of 10 children. 

Louise was fun loving and enjoyed her family. She...

Richard H. Bush

Richard H. Bush

Mar 10, 2024

Richard H. Bush, age 82, of Homeworth, passed away on March 10, 2024. 

He was born on May 4, 1941 in Alliance to the late Harry and Alice (Decker) Bush. He was also preceded in death by his brothers E. David and Robert Bush.

Richard grew up as a member of Middle Sandy Church in Homeworth. He was a 1959 graduate of...

Verna Mae Boyce

Verna Mae Boyce

Mar 9, 2024

Verna Mae Boyce, age 98, cherished Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed to our Lord after a brief illness on March 9, 2024. A strong, yet peaceful woman, she will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. 

Verna was born on April 13, 1925 to Leroy McCormick and Bonita (Palmer) McCormick Sebrell. She graduated from Alliance High...

Craig Allen Minor

Craig Allen Minor

Mar 6, 2024

Craig Allen Minor II, age 31, passed away on March 6, 2024. 

He was born on October 22, 1992, in Alliance, to Craig Allen Minor and Leah Antoinette Shemal (Campbell) Minor.

Craig graduated from Alliance High School. He worked as a manufacturing supervisor at Ventra Plastics in Salem. 

Craig loved driving around in his “Caddy” playing his music, and spending time with family...

Robert Thomas Summers

Robert Thomas Summers

Mar 4, 2024

Robert Thomas Summers, age 84, passed away on March 4, 2024. 

He was born on March 3, 1940, in Alliance, to Thomas and Helen (Beck) Summers.

Robert graduated from Alliance High School in 1958. He worked as a structural steel layout technician for Alliance Machine and Hamrick Manufacturing. Robert was also a 15 year past member of the Lexington Township Fire Department....

Cathy Jane Grove

Cathy Jane Grove

Mar 3, 2024

Cathy Jane Grove, age 75, passed away on March 3, 2024. 

She was born on February 24, 1949, in Alliance, to Howard and Frances (Lance) Smith.

Cathy graduated from Alliance High School and went on to study Commercial Art at the University of Akron. She worked as a commercial artist, but more recently she worked as the coordinator at Rodman Public Library. 

Cathy...

Mary Jane Stanley

Mary Jane Stanley

Mar 3, 2024

Mary Jane Stanley, age 103, of Alliance, Ohio passed away on March 3, 2024 at McCrea Manor in Alliance. 

 She was born February 3, 1921 in Iselin, Pennsylvania to John Rogel Sr. and Mary (Sever) Rogel.

Mrs. Stanley graduated from Alliance High School in 1939. She worked at Meadowbrook Dairy in the Arcade Market, then in the Payroll Department at B&W Tube....

Velma L. Leech

Velma L. Leech

Mar 1, 2024

Velma L. Leech, age 84, passed away on March 1, 2024. 

She was born on September 28, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Melvin and Helen (Marshall) Hess.

Velma was a member of First Christian Church in North Canton where she also attended bible study. She enjoyed playing Bingo, doing word puzzles, and coloring books. Velma loved being around people and...

Ted Draa

Ted Draa

Feb 27, 2024

Wayne A. Draa, known to all as Ted, age 95, passed away on February 27, 2024. 

He was born on November 20, 1928, in Stratton, Ohio, to Charles and Ruth (Householder) Draa. Ted lived his childhood in Stratton before moving to Alliance in 1940.

He graduated from Marlboro High School in 1946. After graduation, Ted, along with his friends, John Smith, Paul...

Kenneth R. Garnes

Kenneth R. Garnes

Feb 26, 2024

Kenneth R. Garnes, age 60, passed away on February 26, 2024. 

He was born on August 19, 1963, in Alliance, to Joseph and Patricia (Murphy) Garnes.

Kenneth liked to build model cars and was learning to play the guitar. He also enjoyed car racing and was a NASCAR fan. Kenneth was also a diehard Browns fan.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

William A. Catlett

William A. Catlett

Feb 24, 2024

William Albert Catlett, Age 83, of North Benton Ohio, passed away February 24, 2024.



He was born on September 2, 1940 to Harold and Rena Catlett.



Bill, also affectionately known as Billy Bob was always the life of the party and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, wood carving, riding his motorcycle, shooting pool, and spending time with all...

Cerriana Ayissa Williamson

Cerriana Ayissa Williamson

Feb 23, 2024

Cerriana Ayissa Williamson, age 16, passed away on February 23, 2024 at Akron Children's Hospital after a long battle with a rare cancer (Pineoblastoma). She displayed unwavering bravery and grace throughout her fight. 

Cerriana was in 11th grade at Alliance High School where she excelled academically as an honor roll student.  From a young age, she participated in various sports such...

Ruth Marie Kuntzman

Ruth Marie Kuntzman

Feb 21, 2024

Ruth Marie (Egli) Kuntzman passed away on February 21, 2024, at age 92, after an illness of a few months.

 

She was born on November 6, 1931 to the late Lester and Dora (Forshey) Egli in Alliance, Ohio. 



A lifelong resident of Stark County, she grew up in the Beechwood neighborhood. In her childhood, she helped her parents in their operation of...

Kayla Marie Mercer

Kayla Marie Mercer

Feb 19, 2024

Kayla Marie Mercer, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. 

She was born on August 14, 1991, in Alliance, to Troy Bidlack and Mary Mercer.

Kayla graduated from Mercer Area High School in 2010.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Mary Mercer; father, Troy (Jennifer) Bidlack; grandmother, Alice Bidlack; brothers, Jeff and Tyeler Bidlack; many aunts, uncles, and...

Fred Lewis

Fred Lewis

Feb 18, 2024

Fred “Ray” Lewis, age 76, passed away on February 18, 2024. 

He was born on April 19, 1947, in Elliott County, Kentucky, to Daniel and Lissa (Whitt) Lewis.

Ray graduated from Sandy Hook High School. He worked as a tool and die setter at Chrysler for over 38 years. Ray served honorably in the United State Army in the Vietnam era. He...

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