All Obituaries

Steven Charles Wiandt, age 53, of Ravenna, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at University Hospital in Ravenna.   Steve was born November 8, 1965, in Canton, Ohio to David J. Wiandt and Rita A. (Eafrate) Wiandt.   A 1984 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, Steve graduated in 1987 from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.   Steve worked as a Reporter for Gatehouse Media.   He was a member of the Ravenna Assembly of God Church, where he served as...

 Lois A. Shimp, age 91, formerly of Alliance, passed away at 4:19 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 at Brighton Gardens of Westlake.   She was born February 12, 1928, in Alliance, Ohio to Howard R. and Pauline I. (Nelson) Dillon.   Lois was a graduate of the former Marlboro High School in the class of 1946.   She was employed as an executive secretary for the former Alliance Electric until her retirement in 1958.   Lois was a member of the Science Hill United Church...

Rondal D. Scott, age 78, of Alliance, passed away at 6:56 a.m., Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Aultman Hospital.   Rondal was born July 21, 1941 in Goose Creek, West Virginia to James Russell Scott Sr. and Alene Evelyn Reed (Smith).   He is survived by his four grandchildren, Jenna Lynn, Matthew, Tyler and Jordan; and his dog, Blue.   Rondal was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janice M. (Burson) Scott whom he married April 28, 1962 and who died April 28, 2019; and...

  Barry W. Gilliland, age 68, of Limaville, Ohio, passed away at 8:28 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Bel-Air Care Center.   He was born May 13, 1951 in Lambeth Central, England to Robert W. and Ruby I. (Brunton) Gilliland.   Barry was the owner and operator of Burger Hut.   He was a member of New Baltimore Community Church.   Survivors include his wife, Jill Marie (Williams) Gilliland, whom he married March 31, 1979; children, Russell Nardo, Richard Nardo...

  Lynn Dezenzo, age 76, of Alliance, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.   She was born January 4, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Marvin “Jack” and Wilma Mae (Dutchon) Daniels.   Lynn was a 1961 graduate of Alliance High School and a 1965 graduate of Mount Union College Summa Cum Laude in Education. She taught Elementary Education, Severe Behavioral Handicap Students and Special Education in the...

  James R. Cottrill, age 88 of Alliance, passed away at 5:08 p.m., Saturday, October 5 at his home.   He was born October 31, 1930 in Lost Creek, West Virginia to French and Virginia (Highland) Cottrill.   Jim served in the National Guard for nine years, and worked as a Machinist at Ford Motor Company before retiring in 1992.   In addition to being a “Jack of All Trades” – he loved fishing, woodworking, and was an avid Cleveland Sports...

Charles T. Unger (Tom or Charlie), born May 5, 1925, Alliance, Ohio, died September 13, 2019.   Charles graduated from University School (Cleveland) in 1943. After graduation he attended Case School of Applied Sciences (Case Western Reserve University) for one year.   Charles then “went to sea,” enlisting in the American Merchant Marine (then part of the United States Coast Guard) in 1944 where he had his basic training at Santa Catalina Island, California. After...

  Irene E. (Vargo) Tasker, age 98, of Alliance passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Danbury Assisted Living in Alliance.    She was born September 3, 1921, in Malvern, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Kasik) Vargo and has resided in Alliance all her life. Irene was an Alliance High School graduate, homemaker and housewife. She attended Truth Baptist Church in Atwater.   Survivors include her children, Thomas (Linda) Tasker of Canton, Dennis (Debbie) Tasker of Alliance...

Ronald H. Herderick, age 90, of Alliance, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2019 at Community Care Center.   He was born December 15, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio to Michael and Edith (Beard) Herderick Payton and lived in Alliance for 72 years.   He was married February 21, 1948, to the love of his life, Joan Herderick. He worked at the former Bateman’s Trailer Store for 47 years.   Survivors include his children, Larry (Paulette) Herderick of Alliance,...

  Keith W. Robson age 29, of Alliance passed away Friday September 20, 2019.   Keith, the only child of Bob and Debbie (Cogan) Robson, was born April 3, 1990.   A 2008 graduate of Marlington High School, he attended Alliance High School Vocational Classes for Welding.   He was employed at Lindsay Concrete in Canal Fulton.   Keith had a great love of the outdoors, he loved hunting, riding four-wheelers and working on cars.   He also loved to joke around and...