All Obituaries

  Raymond Michael McCarron, 79, passed away peacefully May 10, 2021, in the presence of his wife and sons.  He was born Dec. 25, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Dorothy (Haynes) and Michael C. McCarron. A 1960 graduate of Alliance High School, Ray was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. He was a long-time employee of Alliance City Hospital Surgical Department, Alliance Machine and T&W Stamping.  Ray was devoted to his family...

  Thomas passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 9th 2021 at 10:18am following a strong battle with cancer. He was born in Sebring, OH on July 9th 1937 to Thomas and Inez Elliot-Campbell.   Tom worked 30+ years for the Alliance Water Department, where he retired. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He also liked working on his own car. He loved to be surrounded by his family all the time. He would always crack jokes and have everyone in the room laughing. He is so loved...

Richard M. Grace, age 94, of Paris, Ohio passed away on May 7, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to Charles Grace and Mildred Collins.  Richard enjoyed a 70 year career as a baker. He was the former owner of Kuppy’s Bakery in Alliance and Grace’s Pastry Shoppe in Louisville and East Canton. Richard was a former member of the Alliance Exchange Club, Louisville Exchange Club, Paris Lions Club, Alliance and Canton Elks and the VFW. He enjoyed ballroom...

Crinley D. Hoover, age 80, of North Topsail Beach, NC, formerly of Alliance, passed away on May 6, 2021. He was born on September 12, 1940 in Orrville, OH to Charles Hoover and Ella (Sanderson) Hoover.  Crinley was a member of the Homeworth Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Canton, Alliance Shrine Club, Alliance Flag and Gojo Unit, and the Elks Lodge. He was also a Past Potentate of Tadmor Shrine of Akron and a Past Master of Homeworth Masonic Lodge #499. Crinley enjoyed golfing,...

Donna Lee Kasza, age 60, of Youngstown, passed away on May 5, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1960 in Salem, Ohio to Donald Lutsch and Marilyn (Cope) Lutsch.  Donna graduated from Salem High School and then moved to Youngstown. She was a beloved member of the community and will be deeply missed. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jamie L. Kasza, Terri A. Kasza and Shane M. Sheerer; grandchildren, Ja’Zarra Kasza, Ja’Zelle Kasza, Sabrina Sheerer, Delanie...

 Jean G. (Pert) Bair, affectionately known as “Grumpy Bair”, age 77, of Alliance passed away on May 4, 2021.  She was born on April 11, 1944 in Ferryden, Scotland to Annie (McLean) and William Pert.    Jean graduated from Montrose Academy in Scotland. She worked for Central Café in Scotland and Stuckis Restaurant in Wilmot, OH before retiring from Manhattan Cleaners in Alliance. Jean enjoyed knitting, reading, bowling and spending time with family and...

Dena Christine Porter, age 68, of Alliance, passed away on May 3, 2021. She was born on January 20, 1953 in Alliance to Lola Eddy and Daniel Hall.  Dena worked as personnel representative for Longaberger Baskets, was the co-owner of The Hangout and manager at the Elks Lodge. She also volunteered at The Dante Club. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Angela Christine Howe and Brook Rachele Porter; grandchildren, Haley Mobley, Devyn Howe, Christian Porter and Robert...

  Carol E. Umberger died May 1, 2021 at the age of 82 after several years of declining health.   She was born December 23, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to William and Alice (Holcomb) Collins, and was orphaned as a teenager. Carol graduated from Marlboro High School, class of 1956, where she was a varsity cheerleader.    Carol was employed as a secretary in the outdoor advertising field retiring after 26 years from the Patrick Media Group in Canton. Following retirement, Carol...

Linda J. Hahlen, age 74, of San Antonio, TX passed away on April 28, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1946 in Wheeling, WV to Henry Brozinski and Lois (Kelly) Campbell.  Linda graduated from Sebring High School in 1964 and then obtained her cosmetology license. She owned ‘A Cut Above Salon’ from 1976-1990. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Chad (Tricia) Hahlen; grandchildren, Austin and Lily Hahlen of San Antonio, TX; sister, Joann Yeager of Deerfield;...

  Lucy T. Antonosanti, age 96, of Alliance passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021.  She was born on February 28, 1925 in Fort Myers, FL to Florie Sorge and Anna Marie Damiani.    Lucy worked as a seamstress alongside her husband in their family business, J&L Dry Cleaners. She was a member of Trinity Gospel and Alliance Believers. Lucy was baptized in the Jordan River in Israel.    Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mark (Connie) Antonosanti...