Gregg D. McGary
Feb 26, 2026
Gregg D. McGary, age 69, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1956, in New Castle, PA, to Francis and Bette (Arrow) McGary.
Gregg was a 1974 graduate of West Branch High School and worked as a package designer for Georgia Pacific.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother; his wife, Christine; son, Matthew McGary...
Elaine B. Burger
Feb 24, 2026
Elaine B. Burger, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026.
She was born December 30, 1942, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Bernard and Lorena (Michel) Ottle.
Elaine graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. After high school, she worked at the Timken Roller Bearing Company before beginning her most cherished role—loving wife and mother to her five children....
Wanda S. Phillips
Feb 23, 2026
Wanda S. Phillips, age 69, passed away on February 23, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Earl Jacobs and Patricia Cleary.
Wanda was a longtime attendee of the Sebring Church of the Nazarene. She was a wonderful singer and sang at many churches in the area. Wanda had a great sense of humor and was...
Jean Aufrance
Feb 18, 2026
Jean Aufrance was called home on February 18, 2026 and went to be with her Saviour whom she accepted as Lord of her life on July 9, 1950.
She was born November 29, 1935 to Harry and Iva (Beck) Waltz in Alliance, Ohio. She graduated from Alliance High School and was a member of Alliance Friends Church. Her most loved occupation...
Francine Carr
Feb 14, 2026
Francine Carr, age 88, passed away on February 14, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Lynn and Margaret (Frias) Baylor.
Francine graduated from high school in Campbell, California. She worked for Marlington City Schools as a secretary for Washington Elementary for 28 years, a cook for 4 years, and a bus aide until her retirement.
Francine...
Abiel "Garry" Moore
Feb 12, 2026
Abiel Garry Moore, known by most as Garry, age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus and his Father God whom he loved on February 12, 2026. He was born in Sinton, Texas on September 13, 1949, but spent most of his life in Alliance, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margarita Isela Valdez;...
June L. Luca
Feb 10, 2026
June L. Luca, age 100, passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1925, in Alliance, to James Clark and Helen (Mathis) Graham.
June graduated from Alliance High School and attended business college in Miami, Florida. She worked for National Airlines and later retired from Ro-Ker Nursing Home, where she faithfully served as Administrator.
June was a 50...
Linda Grace Seidl
Feb 8, 2026
Linda Grace Seidl, age 71, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on February 8, 2026.
She was born on September 2, 1954, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, to John “Jack” L. Seidl and E. “Grace” (Huff) Seidl.
A 1973 graduate of Aurora High School, Linda worked as an administrative assistant for the counselors while she was a student there.
After graduating, she became a bookkeeper...
William Downs
Feb 5, 2026
William Downs, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 5, 1941, in Akron, to Charles Dankanich and Alyce Radcliff.
Bill earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida and his Master’s Degree from the University of Akron. He then spent 43 years working as a chemical engineer for Babcock...
Martha Jean Johanson
Feb 4, 2026
Martha Jean Johanson, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
She was born on March 16, 1928, in Fayette County, PA, to Thomas J. and Catharine (Brown) Richards.
She graduated from Mount Union College and for over 30 years, taught at Alliance City Schools.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Carl and David Johanson; grandchildren, Rocco and Kylie;...
Dr. Douglas Cunningham
Jan 31, 2026
Dr. Douglas Cunningham, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1948, in Alliance.
Doug graduated from Marlington High School as Co-Valedictorian in 1966. He then received his Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa Society at Ohio University prior to attending Ohio...
Earlene Dailey
Jan 28, 2026
Earlene Dailey, née Thurmond, age 69, of Alliance, Ohio, peacefully made her transition and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, following an extended illness.
Earlene was born on June 28, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Earl Cecil Thurmond and Mary Lee Thurmond, née Jones. She was a proud graduate of Marlington High School,...
Gianna M. Lawson
Jan 28, 2026
Gianna M. Lawson, age 66, passed away on January 28, 2026.
She was born June 29, 1959 in Alliance, Ohio to Curtis L. and Louise V. (Bonner) Riddle Sr.
Gianna attended school in Chicago, including Olive Harvey College.
She worked in nursing, and as a caregiver for Alzheimer’s patients, including her extended family as she cared for Mr. Grandon. Gianna was a Senior...
Norma Lee McFerren
Jan 28, 2026
Norma Lee McFerren, age 96, passed away on January 28, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1929 at her family farm to William and Hazel Leora (Kelly) Morrison.
Norma was a member of the Red Hatters. She loved to travel and read. Norma skydived at the age of 75 and again when she was 80. She had a joyful laugh...
Lawrence A. Jones
Jan 27, 2026
Lawrence A. Jones, age 80, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1945, in Alliance, to Arnold and Ruth (Diver) Jones.
Lawrence attended Atwater High School. He worked at the Ravenna Arsenal for over 20 years and then East End Welding in Tallmadge.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Robert (Tammy) Jones; grandsons, Robert...
Ruth Hazel Guess
Jan 27, 2026
Ruth Hazel Guess, age 92, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1933, in Alliance, to Lucretia Moulin and Karl Brunner.
Ruth attended Maximo Zion Church. She loved Christmas and playing cards and Parcheesi with her family and niece, Debbie Grimsley, over the years. Ruth also enjoyed traveling and going to flea markets. She was devoted...
Katherine A. Schultz
Jan 25, 2026
Together Again
Katherine A. Schultz 68, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side January 25, 2026.
Kathy was born February 27, 1957 in North Carolina. She grew up in Akron and worked as a waitress at Winks and the Ido.
Kathy loved going to car shows with her husband and friends. She loved spending time with her family...
Larry V. Welling
Jan 19, 2026
Larry V. Welling, age 77, passed away on January 19, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1948, in Alliance, to Charles M. and Lavinia (Riggs) Welling.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy L. Welling; children, Larry A. Welling, Darlene M. (Thad) Dearth and Amy L. (Porter) Loving; grandchildren, TJ and Travis Dearth and Tyler, Alisha and...
Valas W. Winters
Jan 17, 2026
Valas W. Winters, of Alliance, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1930, in Fremont, Ohio, to Valas and Marvilla (Morton) Winters.
Valas graduated from Sebring High School in 1949. Prior to his military service, he worked at Damon Chemical, and then went to North Benton Feed Mill. Valas returned to Damon Chemical...
Marilyn Kolm
Jan 16, 2026
Marilyn (Polen) Kolm passed away on January 16, 2026, at 3 p.m. She was born on October 5, 1936, to Lewis and Elizabeth (Buehler) Polen. In 1958, she married Ernest Kolm, and they remained married for 48 years.
Marilyn graduated from Sebring High School in 1954 and from Mount Union College in 1958. She started teaching at West Branch and later...
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