All Obituaries

Charlotte A. Loar, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2022. She was born on May 1, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, to Earl P. & Evelyn M. (Apperson) Leiter. Charlotte graduated from Louisville High School in 1975 and then graduated in Spring of 1996 from Stark State with her Physical Therapy Assistance degree. She worked for Aultman Hospital Physical Therapy, then worked as a home healthcare service provider. She opened her own private massotherapy practice called The Massage...

Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral and Cremation Service started a program we call Celebration of Memories in 1992. It is difficult to imagine the emotional stress that faces those who are left to make holiday plans, for this reason, we have prepared our program as an opportunity for you to bring about a positive experience, while coping with the holidays. It is our hope that you will find peace by “celebrating the memories of your loved ones” each day throughout the...

Wanda R. Crabtree, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022 at Blossom Nursing Home. She was born on June 5, 1934, in Alliance, to Frederick M. and Mildred C. (Hawkins) Russell. Wanda was a member of the Christian Broadcast Center. She enjoyed puzzles, crafting with her yarn loom and most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Richard (Phyllis) Crabtree Sr., Donald (Mary) Crabtree Sr. and Kevin (Norma) Crabtree; her...

Kathryn J. Lucas, age 78, passed away on November 29, 2022. She was born on February 1, 1944, in Alliance. Kathryn was an avid Cleveland sports fan. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mike Anderson, Lisa Ball (Pat Watz), and James (Kristen) Anderson; and grandchildren, Carrie Ann, Jordan and Cooper. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Lucas; her sister, Marilyn Hudson; and her brother James Schmitt.   Per her wishes, no funeral services...

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Harlan Leland “Lee” Lanzer, patriarch of our family, left us for Heaven into his Mother and Father’s waiting arms on November 28, 2022. Lee was born August 24, 1945, the oldest of five children, to Harlan “Babe” and Shirley Lanzer in Canton, Ohio. His childhood years were spent in the Hartville “muck farm area” where his parents raised vegetables as fourth generation of the Machamer/Lanzer early...

Michael Scott Mohr, age 60, passed away on November 27, 2022. He was born on December 7, 1961 in Alliance, to Richard Earl and Mary Lou (Anderson) Mohr. Michael graduated from Alliance High School. He loved music and was a drummer in many local bands. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Bruce (Ruth) Mohr; sister, Lynn Penick; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Karen Marks. A service will be held at a later...

Catherine B. “Katie” Mitchell, age 91, of Alliance, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 while vacationing in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born February 24, 1931 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to Guy W. Barger and Bernice (Gilliland) Barger. A 1948 graduate of Sewickley High School in Pennsylvania, Katie graduated from Indiana State Teacher’s College in Indiana, PA. After their marriage, Katie and her late husband Mitch moved to Alliance in 1957, and made it their...

Kathy A. Graham, age 69, of Alliance, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Hospital. She was born May 15, 1953 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Waterloo High School. Kathy worked as a prep cook at Country Manor for many years. Kathy was the type of person people gravitated to she took others under her wing and made them family as family meant everything to her. She will be missed by all, but especially by her children, Richard Graham, Jayme (Ryan)...

Shirley L. Stauffenger, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at her home on November 23, 2022. She was born March 12, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio Ralph and Mabel (Hartzell) Bichsel. A graduate of Alliance High School, Shirley attended Beauty School. She formerly worked at Ohio Bell and as a Beautician. Survivors include her son, Johnny Stauffenger and her niece, Susan Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Duane and Bruce, and her infant daughter, Kathy. Cremation...

Rollin D. “Rollie” Rosenberger, age 85, of Alliance, passed away November 21, 2022 at Broadway Creek Senior Living in Medina. He was born January 23, 1937 in New Franklin, Ohio to Arthur and Gladys (Barkdoll) Rosenberger. A graduate of Alliance High School, Rollie continued his education to become a Carpenter. He retired from Kintz Construction and was the Owner/Operator of Rosenberger Construction. Rollie played football at Alliance High School and was an avid Ohio State Fan....