All Obituaries

Wayne D. Davis, age 73, of Beloit, passed away on August 16, 2022. He was born on October 16, 1948 in Youngstown to Edwin and Shirley (Marshall) Davis.    Wayne graduated from Fitch High School in Austintown. He worked as an automotive technician at General Motors for over 30 years until his retirement. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corp. Wayne loved white water kayaking, golfing and riding motorcycles. He was a member of the American Legion, most recently...

Joan M. Oyster, age 84, of Alliance, passed away on August 12, 2022. She was born on August 1, 1938 in Louisville to Henry Yost and Beatrice (Linder) Yost Eaton.  Joan graduated from Alliance High School in 1956. She worked for the Alliance Review and Coastal Pet. Joan also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Alliance Community Hospital. She was a member of Science Hill Community Church and the Science Hill School Historical Society.   Those left to cherish her memory are her...

 Lou Ann Pontius, age 69, of Massillon, formerly of Marlboro, died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Hartville Meadows.  She was born January 23, 1953, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Clarence and Isabel (Foltz) Pontius and was a lifelong area resident.  Lou Ann had worked at West Stark Center Workshops, VOCA, and Dollar General.  Survivors include her brother, Tom (Anita) Pontius; sister, Carol Sue Tracy, and many nieces and nephews.  Lou Ann was preceded in death by her...

Virginia Mae Robart, age 98, of Alliance went home to be with her Lord on December 27, 2021. She was born on May 7, 1923 in Alliance to Ross and Mable (Hartzell) Keen.  Virginia worked as a lab tech at Alliance Community Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church for over 60 years and started the Shawl Ministry. Virginia remained active in the Shawl Ministry and also did three month of volunteer work in Napal. Those left to cherish her memory...

Maxine “Granny” Fisher Purdy, 85, of Alliance was received by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She lived being loved and cared for by her son, Victor and family and she was received surrounded by love ones.  Rest Easy Granny. Memorial Services will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 12:00 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 South Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601. 

Alverna J. Smith, age 94, of Alliance, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Altercare of Hartville. Alverna was born August 3, 1928 in East Canton, to Chester A. Smith and Blanche M. (VanHorn) Smith. A graduate of Marlboro High School, Alverna worked as an office clerk for Hoover Company for over 39 years. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She will be loved and missed by her family, including her daughter, Jennifer Tidd; granddaughter, Deanna Marie...

Victoria Stewart, Age 71, of Salem, passed away August 2, 2022 Service information to come.

Joanne C. Brodzinski, age 85, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Beloit to William and Viola (Stroup) Summer.  Joanne was a member of Freeburg Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed baking, gardening and canning. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, John Brodzinski Jr., whom she married on September 2, 1954; her son, Lynn (Kim) Brodzinski; grandchildren, James French, Jeff (Phillip) French, Jonathan (Emily) Brodzinski...

Charlene was ushered “home” accompanied by holy angels to spend eternity with God on Wednesday, July 27th. Charlene was born December 31, 1950, in Salem, Ohio and was the second child of Robert and Zelma Baird Atherton, who preceded her. She was a devoted Christian and loving wife of Lee McGrath, whom she married January 25, 1969, who she felt blessed to share her life with. She also is survived by her children, Michael McGrath and grandchildren Brandy Nicol, Audrey Renee,...

Stephanie L. Duff, age 65, of Marlboro, passed away on July 25, 2022. She was born on February 24, 1957 in Barberton, Ohio to Steve and Eileen Lazar.  Stephanie graduated from Barberton High School in 1975 and went on to work in the business and IT world. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, watching the Chicago Blackhawks and listening to her favorite musician, Michael Stanley. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her husband, children and grand-dogs. Those left to cherish her...