Pamela Rae Kleinhans
Oct 1, 2025
Pamela Rae Kleinhans, age 65, passed away on October 1, 2025.
She was born on July 12, 1960, in Alliance, to Jefferson and Betty (Rodgers) Beck.
Pamela graduated from Alliance High School. She attended First Assembly of God and was a member of the Alliance Amateur Radio Club. Pamela loved fishing and spending time with her family and many friends. She also...
Shirley Ann McMinn
Sep 27, 2025
Shirley Ann (Flickinger) McMinn, age 95, passed away on September 27, 2025.
She was born on April 30, 1930, in Alliance Ohio, to Jacob Flickinger and Irene (Miller) Flickinger.
Shirley graduated from Alliance High School in 1948. She then attended The University of Mount Union for two years and completed her Bachelors in education at Kent State University in 1952. Shirley taught...
Albert Leonard Thompson
Sep 25, 2025
Albert Leonard Thompson, age 93, passed away on September 25, 2025.
He was born on December 21, 1931, in Youngstown Ohio.
Albert obtained a Bachelor’s degree in education. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Albert was a member of Lompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society, Santa Barbara Rose Society, American Rose Society, Rose Hybridizers Assoc., Lomopoc City,...
Fairy "Faye" Burrier
Sep 23, 2025
Fairy “Faye” Burrier, age 90, of Charlotte, NC, surrounded by her family, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025.
Born on March 20, 1935 in Wilmot, OH to Dennis and Mildred (Wright) Schwartz, she lived in Alliance, OH until 2022 when she and her husband (Bob) moved to Charlotte, NC so they could spend more time...
Niklas R. Wagner
Sep 18, 2025
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Niklas Robert Wagner, who left this world on September 18, 2025, at the age of 48.
Niklas was a man of steadfast devotion to his family and his country.
A proud veteran, Niklas served his nation with honor and courage as a member of the United States Navy, retiring in 2017...
Patricia A. Nutial
Sep 15, 2025
Patricia A. Nutial, age 84, passed away on September 15, 2025.
She was born on January 13, 1941, in Alliance, to Robert E. and Eva L. (Richards) MacLean.
Patricia was a graduate of Alliance High School. She was a member of First Christian Church where she sang in the choir. Patricia was a member of the Qui Vive Club. She enjoyed reading...
Patricia Ann Jenkins Proctor
Sep 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Proctor, age 75, passed away on September 14, 2025.
She was born on December 21, 1949, in in Meridian, Mississippi, to Eugene and Mary Jenkins and moved to Alliance when she was 2 years old.
She was a graduate of Alliance High School and after her graduation; she fell in love with working and shopping at Ligenfelter Brill. She worked...
Mary Louise McMillan Ford
Sep 11, 2025
Mary Louise McMillan Ford, age 100, of Sebring, died in the care of Copeland Oaks Assisted Living, surrounded by family on September 11, 2025.
The daughter of Guy Leslie and Lou Nalley McMillan, Mary Louise was born on December 23, 1924 at her childhood home, near Milton, Iowa. She fondly remembered being raised as an only child on a small farm...
Clarence A. Warner
Sep 11, 2025
Clarence A. Warner, age 90, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, his 72nd wedding anniversary.
He was born on November 17, 1934, in Alliance, to Cecil C. and Mary M. (Greene) Warner.
He was a member of Atwater Congregational Church. Clarence worked as an injection machine operator at Container Products and as a quality assurance lab technician for S.I.A.
Those left to...
H. Lee Edwards
Sep 9, 2025
H. Lee Edwards, age 81, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025.
He was born on August 2, 1944, in Ridley, Tennessee, to the late Helen and H.B. Edwards.
H. Lee dedicated more than 25 years of his life to The American Steel Company and the steel industry in Gary, Indiana. Beyond his work, he was a man of many...
Agnes F. Montini
Sep 9, 2025
Agnes F. Montini, age 84, passed away on September 9, 2025.
She was born on June 3, 1941, in Alliance, to John and Mildred (Sands) Sina.
Agnes graduated from Alliance High School. She was previously a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance and a current member of First Christian Church.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sabrina Helman;...
Donald P. Glover
Sep 4, 2025
Donald P. Glover, age 75, passed away on September 4, 2025.
He was born on August 3, 1950, in Glendale, West Virginia, to James and Mary Ellen (Leek) Glover.
Donald graduated from Alliance High School. He served as a mechanic in the U.S. Army until his retirement in 1989. He then worked at Custom Poly Bag, retiring when he was 66.
Donald enjoyed...
Robert L. Zerby
Sep 4, 2025
Robert L. Zerby, age 77, passed away suddenly on September 4, 2025.
He was born on April 30, 1948, in Canton, Ohio.
Robert graduated from Marlington High School in 1967 and worked for Cunningham Furniture and Sidley’s Concrete. He met the love of his life at the Fairmount Children’s Home, where he grew up, and married her in 1970. Robert served honorably...
Julia Anne Dawson
Aug 31, 2025
Julia Anne Dawson (née Temple), 100, of Stark County, passed away peacefully, with her family in the room, on August 31, 2025.
Born on February 26, 1925, in Alliance, Ohio, Julia was the daughter of Ben and Mary Temple. She graduated from Alliance High School in 1943 and went on to attend Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism on a full...
John David Summers
Aug 31, 2025
John David Summers, age 54, passed away on August 31, 2025.
He was born on October 17, 1970, to Ronald and Sally (Haldeman) Summers.
John graduated from Marlington High School. He was a volunteer fireman for over 20 years. John enjoyed airplane and train watching with his son, Tyler and loved being a grandpa.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children,...
Stephen F. Dixon
Aug 26, 2025
Stephen Ferrer Dixon, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
He was born on June 20, 1954, in Alliance, to Edward and Margaret (Ford) Dixon.
Stephen was a 1972 graduate of Alliance High School. He then went to the service and enlisted both in the Army from 1972-1975 and the Navy from 1981-1983. Stephen loved spending time with his wife,...
Kenneth W. Ruhl Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
Kenneth (Kenny) W. Ruhl, Jr., a spirited entrepreneur and devoted family man, passed away at home on August 26, 2025, at the age of 65.
He leaves behind a legacy built not only through business, but through laughter, loyalty, and love.
Kenny, proud son of the late Patricia (Smith) and Kenneth W. Ruhl, Sr., was born on May 16, 1960, in Alliance,...
Barbara Jean Merriman
Aug 26, 2025
Barbara Jean Merriman, age 85, passed away on August 26, 2025.
She was born on October 10, 1939, in Alliance, to Michael and Norma (Walters) Burnett.
Barbara graduated from Alliance High School. She worked in kitchens at nursing homes. Barbara was a member of Bolton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Raymond Gene McIlvain
Aug 25, 2025
Raymond Gene McIlvain, age 87, passed away on August 25, 2025.
He was born on November 24, 1937, to William and Irene (Blake) McIlvain.
Raymond worked as a kiln operator at Sebring Pottery. He loved drag racing.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Scott (Jeanette) McIlvain and grandchildren, Tyler, Josh, Trista and Liam.
He was preceded in death by his parents...
Richard James Wagner
Aug 24, 2025
Richard James Wagner, age 74, escaped his earthly body and departed for his heavenly home on August 24, 2025.
He was born on January 23, 1951, in Alliance, to William Joseph and Mary Jeannine (Crowe) Wagner.
How do you capture with words such a character as Richard, “Dick”, was to those fortunate to know him and love him.
He was the most amazing,...