Mary I. Aufrance
Oct 19, 2026
Mary I. Aufrance, age 100, passed away on October 19, 2026.
She was born on October 3, 1926, in Fairhope, Alabama, to Zalo and Lydia (Guidon) Miles.
Mary graduated from Friends Boarding School in 1944. She was a member of Alliance Evangelical Friends Church where she was a part of the Children’s Ministries, United Methodist Women’s Group, and was a Certified Life...
Ronald Dunlap
Oct 18, 2026
Ronald Dunlap, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2026.
He was born June 23, 1943, in Salineville, Ohio, to Warren and Maxine (Allmon) Dunlap.
Ronald graduated from Salineville High School and then attended THE Ohio State University before graduating from Kent State University. He worked at American Steel as an accountant and later for the Canton...
James Brown
Oct 15, 2026
James H. Brown, age 82, of Alliance, OH passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, on October 15, 2026.
He was born on September 1, 1944, in Alliance, OH to John and Marie (Bollia) Brown. James attended Marlington High School, worked alongside his family on their farm in Washington Township, and then began his over 4-decade career as...
Clyde N. Miller
Oct 11, 2026
Clyde Neil Miller, age 88, passed away on October 11, 2026.
He was born on February 6, 1938, in Alliance, to Paul and Rose Miller.
Clyde loved to golf and was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He worked as a foreman for Transue Williams until his retirement.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jeff, David (Crissteen), Eric, and Brian (Sofije)...
Scott R. Blaser
Oct 8, 2026
Scott R. Blaser, age 51, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2026 at Aultman Hospital.
He was born on February 17, 1975 to John and Karen (Corbi) Blaser. He was a lifelong resident of Alliance.
A 1993 graduate of Alliance High School, Scott graduated from Mount Union College in 1997 with a degree in Art. Scott...
William "Henry" Barker
Oct 7, 2026
William "Henry" Barker, age 49, passed away at UH Cleveland Medical Center on October 7, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born in Alliance, Ohio, on July 30, 1977, to the late Jack and Violet Barker.
Henry was a beloved husband, courageous fighter, professional driver, protective father, wonderful son-in-law, and favorite uncle. He was someone who could always be counted...
William E. Morrison
Oct 4, 2026
William E. “Bill” Morrison II, age 70, passed away on October 4, 2026.
He was born on March 27, 1956, in Alliance, to William E. and Betty Morrison.
Bill worked for American Steel, Chrysler, and A.L. Williams before turning to investments and owning Tropical Snow, Italo’s Pizza Shop and Kickin Country Bar and Dance in Bolivar.
Bill enjoyed golfing and riding his motorcycle....
William A. Russell
Oct 3, 2026
William A. “Will” Russell, age 85, passed away at home surrounded by his children and loving wife on October 3, 2026.
Will was born December 16, 1940, to Fred and Mildred (Hawkins) Russell.
On September 28, 1959, Will married his high school sweetheart, Tana B. (Drake) Russell. Together, they shared 67 years of marriage before his passing. Their longtime love and commitment...
Janice M. Scott
Oct 1, 2026
Janice M. Scott, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2026, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.
She was born on September 21, 1948, in Alliance, to Grover and Jean (Manypenny) Bigham.
Janice graduated from Alliance High School and attended secretarial school in Minerva. She worked as a secretary for the Alliance City Schools. Janice grew...
Dennis L. Bruderly
Sep 29, 2026
Dennis “Denny” L. Bruderly, 77, passed away on September 29, surrounded by the love of his family, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for the past four years.
Denny was born November 15, 1948, in Alliance, Ohio, the oldest son of Roland and Ethel (Yaggi) Bruderly. A lifetime Ohioan, he spent most of his life in Alliance, where he graduated from Alliance...
Carole A. Reed
Sep 26, 2026
Carole A. Reed (nee Wolfe), 81, passed away at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026 after a brief, but painful, battle with cancer.
She was born July 22, 1945 in Campbell/Youngstown, OH to Stephen and Stella (Lockiec) Wolfe. She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School and during her school career, she was known for excelling in spelling bees. She was raised...
Ronnie B. Suter Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Ronnie Brinford Suter, Jr., age 54, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026.
He was born on June 29, 1972, in Alliance, to Ronnie B., Sr and Nellie L. (Myers) Suter.
Ronnie loved to work on old cars and hang out in his garage with his friends, Mike Stillion, Mike Heslep and Mike ‘the Mailman’ Bell.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Chae Saeng Garner
Sep 23, 2026
Chae Saeng Garner, age 82, passed away on September 23, 2026.
She was born on September 20, 1944, in Korea.
Chae married Donnie Garner on May 25, 1973 and proudly earned her citizenship in 1998. She attended the Korean Methodist Church.
Chae enjoyed gardening and shopping. She loved her pet ferrets and owned 26 over her lifetime.
Those left to cherish her memory are...
Goldie B. Summers
Sep 20, 2026
Goldie B. (Fryfogle) Summers, 98 of Alliance passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living in Alliance.
Goldie was born September 24, 1927 in Beloit, Ohio to John and Martha (Waffler) Fryfogle.
She married Raymond Summers on August 18, 1948 and worked for Alliance Manufacturing, Washington Elementary School cafeteria and Summers Construction.
Goldie was a member of Beechwood Methodist Church...
Mark Richard Anstine
Sep 20, 2026
Mark R. Anstine, 65, of Alliance, died Sunday, September 20, 2026 following a long, brave battle with cancer. His wife, Stacy (Watson) Anstine, whom he married in 1985, was by his side.
Before his retirement in June, Mark had been a loyal and dedicated 20+ year Meat Department employee at Giant Eagle in Alliance. He was a member of the Cornerstone...
Bryan Wayne Manasco
Sep 19, 2026
Bryan Wayne Manasco, age 72, passed away on September 19, 2026.
He was born on November 11, 1953, in Astoria, Oregon, to Marian (Denend) and Robert Wayne Manasco.
Bryan served honorably in the United States Navy. He enjoyed metallurgy and foundry casting as well as music.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Robert Daryl Manasco; daughter, Elicia Corrine Manasco; granddaughters,...
Thomas C. Papley
Sep 18, 2026
Thomas Papley, age 87, passed away on September 18, 2026.
He was born on May 5, 1939, in Alliance, to Thomas and Nettie Papley.
A 1957 graduate of Alliance High School Tom went on to work at the Alliance Machine Company and later as a school crossing guard for the Alliance Police Department.
He was a former member of Sleepy Hollow Country Club,...
Jeffery Andrew Girdharry
Sep 17, 2026
Jeffrey Girdharry, age 53, passed away on September 17, 2026.
He was born on August 16, 1973, in Santa Rosa, California, to Compton (Kim) Girdharry and Josephine Kopacz-Girdharry.
Jeffrey was a member of Canton Seventh-day Adventist Church and attended GlenOak High School. He was best known for his infectious personality and genuine warmth toward everyone he met, always bringing joy and laughter...
John Joseph Augustein
Sep 17, 2026
John Augustein, age 82, passed away on September 17, 2026. He was born on April 16, 1944, in Alliance, to Clemet and Violet Augustein.
John was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during his service. He spent 50 years working at T&W Forge as Vice President of Manufacturing before retiring and later worked as a...
Arthur David Garnes
Sep 17, 2026
Arthur David Garnes, age, 78, of Alliance, Ohio died peacefully at this home surrounded by his loving family on September 17, 2026. Art was born in Galion, Ohio to Reverend Herbert Spencer Garnes, Jr. and Betty Reese Garnes.
Art graduated from Alliance High School in 1965, Mount Union College in 1969, and earned his Master’s in Education in 1974, and his...


