Obituaries

Janice M. Scott

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Thomas E. Linerode

Thomas E. Linerode

Sep 17, 2026

Thomas Eugene Linerode, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2026.

He was born on June 14, 1949, in Alliance, to Robert Roy and LonaBelle (Dennis) Linerode.

Tom graduated from Marlington High School. He was co-owner and operator of Brooklane Farms with his brother Keith. Tom was a 50 year member of Science Hill Community Church where...

Patricia Ailsa Dawson

Patricia Ailsa Dawson

Sep 16, 2026

Patricia Ailsa (Neill) Dawson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and woman of faith, entered into glory with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, at the age of 100, from her residence at Abernethy Laurels in Newton, North Carolina.

Born in Alliance, Ohio, on March 13th, 1926, she was the daughter of Robert and Blanche Neill. Her unusual middle...

Richard L. Davies

Richard L. Davies

Sep 12, 2026

Richard L. Davies, 79, of Cocoa, FL passed away at Alliance Aultman Hospital on September 12, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Alliance, OH on January 22, 1947 to the late Richard B. and Dorothy R. (Mulinix) Davies.

Dick was a 1965 graduate of West Branch High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy shortly after high...

Alan L. Haynam

Alan L. Haynam

Sep 9, 2026

Alan L. Haynam, age 77, passed away on September 9, 2026.

He was born on October 2, 1948, in Alliance, to Nelson and Ruth (Ray) Haynam.

Alan served honorably in the United States Army in Korea. He loved auctioneering and working outside. Alan was always there to help friends and family.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Atlee Haynam; daughter,...

Timothy Richard Brown

Timothy Richard Brown

Sep 9, 2026

Retired Police Captain, Timothy Richard Brown, age 74, passed away on September 9, 2026.

He was born on December 29, 1951, in Alliance, to Richard V. and Alyce E. Brown.

Tim graduated from West Branch High School and then from Kent State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He served on the Alliance Police Department for 30 years and received Police...

Kenneth H. Mangus

Kenneth H. Mangus

Sep 9, 2026

Kenneth H. “Kenny” Mangus, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 9, 2026 with his loving wife as his caregiver.

He was born on June 6, 1944, “D-Day”, in Alliance, Ohio to the late Howard and Faye Mangus.

Kenny graduated from West Branch High School in 1962 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1963. After serving...

Gloria Margaret McLaughlin

Gloria Margaret McLaughlin

Sep 7, 2026

Gloria (Eckelberry) McLaughlin, age 81, passed away on September 7, 2026.

She was born on February 22, 1945, in Canton, to Earl A. and Martha (Gobeli) Eckelberry.

Gloria worked as a secretary for MRI labels and later for Kent State Stark. She also worked in retail at Sternmann. Gloria was a member of Beechwood United Methodist Church, the Homeworth Eastern Stars and...

Larry Wiley

Larry Wiley

Sep 4, 2026

Larry Wiley, age 91, passed away on September 4, 2026.

He was born on July 31, 1935, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Lawrence Ray Wiley and Thelma Hooper. Larry graduated from Middleport High School and worked at Constellium Aluminum as an electrician until his retirement. Larry served honorably in the United States Army.

His passion was for flying as a private pilot. He...