All Obituaries

  William “Dick” Clark, age 86, of Alliance passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Community Care Center in Alliance.   He was born November 17, 1933, in Alliance to William and Florence (Lehman) Clark.   Dick graduated from Alliance High School in 1951.  He worked at B & W Tubular for 43 years before retiring in 1994.  Dick was very involved in Alliance Hot Stove Baseball for over 40 years as coach and on the board of directors.  He was...

  Michael C. Sell, age 66, of Alliance passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Canterbury Villa, surrounded by his family.   He was born October 17, 1953, in Alliance, Ohio to Jack and Evelyn (Hutt) Sell.  A 1971 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Mike also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1975 from John Carroll University.   After graduation from John Carroll, Mike began working with his father, Jack, at Heggy’s...

  "Together Again"   Robert E. Oyster, age 81, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Community Care Center.   He was born August 12, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio to Vincent E. and Emma L. (Richards) Oyster.   Robert was a graduate of Alliance High School. He had been a farmer and also worked for Transue & Williams Company and American General Insurance.   He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a member of the...

  Dale L. Grubb, age 74, of Alliance, passed away at 3:45 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center.   He was born May 21, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio to Lewis and Opal (Martin) Grubb.   Dale was a 1964 graduate of Alliance High School and a Veteran of the United States Army having served from 1964-1968. He was employed at the former Alliance Drop Forge and also the Wright Tool and Forge Company until his retirement.   He was a former Master of the Lexington...

  "Together Again"   Clifford Edward Zeller, age 96, of Alliance passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Bel-Air Care Center.   He was born September 5, 1923, in Alliance to Ed and Bertha (Tescher) Zeller.   He was a member and church trustee at Salem United Methodist Church for many years. Clifford was a member of the Carnation Auto Classics and served on the board of the Ohio Jersey Cattle Club for several years. He was also a multi-gallon donor to the Red...

"Together Again"   Jeanette Irene (Walter) Bender, age 97, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her residence in Garfield Heights, Ohio.   She was born March 5, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio to Arthur and Frances (Cooper) Walter.   Jeanette graduated from Garfield Heights High School in Cleveland in the class of 1940. She was the first female athlete of the year.   She was employed as a cook at Nordonia School Systems for 13 years and a secretary at Republic...

  Catherine J. (Ray) Wayne, age 96, formerly of Alliance, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2020 at Briarwood Health Care in Stow.   She was born June 25, 1923, in Willits, California, to James and Florence (Hert) Ray.   Catherine was a 1941 graduate of Minerva High School and was employed for more than 25 years as a cook and waitress at the former Shaffer’s Diner in Alliance and also worked at McCaskey Register.   She was a member of First...

Dawna F. Smith, age 73, of Deerfield, Ohio passed away at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Truth Baptist Church in Atwater with Pastor Roy Teague officiating.

  Lowell A. Johnson, age 80, of Alliance, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Oak Hill Life Care Center in Louisville.   He was born May 3, 1939 in Alliance, Ohio to Clarence L. and Elva May (Rosenberger) Johnson.   Lowell was a Louisville High School graduate and a lifelong farmer.   He attended Alliance Salem United Methodist Church. He enjoyed tractor pulls, welding, and antique shopping and loved cows.   Survivors include his four...

  Wilbert Grey Williams Jr, age 90, of Alliance went to meet his Lord and Savior at 11:20 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2020 at Altercare of Alliance with his family by his side.   He was born September 26, 1929, in Raymondville, Missouri to Wilbert and Goldie (Johnson) Williams.   Wilbert was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served for four years. He was employed as a fitter and welder at Alliance Machine until his retirement.   Wilbert was a member and...