Dorothy M. Jack
Jun 12, 2025
Dorothy M. Jack, age 96, passed away on June 12, 2025.
She was born on March 15, 1929, in Alliance, to William and Lura (Elliot) Reeder.
Dorothy was a member of First Christian Church of Alliance for over 80 years. She was very active in her church in the Christian Women’s Fellowship and her Sunday school class.
She was a longtime member of...
James L. Charlton
Jun 11, 2025
James "Jim" L. Charlton passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 11, 2025 after a brief illness.
He was born November 19, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to Frank and Bessie (Mohr) Charlton.
A graduate of Alliance High School, Jim worked as an Electrician for Ford Motor Company at the Canton, Lorain and Walton Hills plants for forty years. He was...
Leona Jean Frederick
Jun 10, 2025
Leona Jean (Wallace, Gill) Frederick, age, 93, passed away on June 10, 2025.
She was born October 19, 1931 to Clifford and Pearl (Brand) Wallace. Leona graduated from Louisville High School in 1949. They called themselves the 49’s. She worked for Cope Electric, Macomers of Fairhope, Alliance Machine Co, and ultimately retired from Job Training Partnership in Canton.
Leona lived in Ohio...
Dwaine A. Brugger
Jun 2, 2025
Dwaine was born on the family farm in Alliance, OH on March 4, 1938, to Samuel A. and Cleo L. (Grant) Brugger.
He was a 1956 graduate of Alliance High School and was a Repairman for the Timken Company for 39 years with the majority of time spent at the Gambrinus Bearing Plant. In May, 1997, he received the Timken Dedication...
Frank R. Johnson
Jun 1, 2025
Frank Robert “Bobby” Johnson, born September 17, 1967 in Alliance Ohio to the late Elmer Harold and Nettie May (Parks) Johnson, departed this life on June 1, 2025.
Frank attended Alliance Public Schools and the University of Akron. He worked and lived in several places including Philadelphia, PA, North Carolina and Buffalo, NY.
He loved football, boxing and gardening. He later gave...
Leo John Meidlinger II
Jun 1, 2025
Leo John "Mick" Meidlinger II, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Alliance Ohio, on June 1, 2025. He was 68 years old.
Leo was born on August 9th, 1956 to Marilyn Dolphin and Leo Meidlinger Sr. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio class of 1975. After high school, he joined the...
Glenda S. Miller
May 24, 2025
Glenda S. Miller, age 68, passed away on May 24, 2025.
She was born on August 26, 1956, in Youngstown, to Glen and Joan (Bart) Needham.
Glenda graduated from Alliance High School. She worked at Worthington in Salem. Glenda then went on to work as a nurse aide before going on to work at Subway for many years.
Glenda enjoyed shopping and spending...
Linda Potts
May 21, 2025
Linda Potts, age 76, passed away on May 21, 2025.
She was born on May 3, 1949, in Alliance, to John and Ruth (Burns) Erisey.
Linda worked as a surgical tech at Mercy Medical Center for 40 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance.
Linda loved gardening and being outside. She also enjoyed canning the things she grew.
Those...
Paulette D. Kachilla
May 13, 2025
Paulette Dietz Kachilla, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 8, 1955, in Washington D.C., to Paul and Evelyn (Duckworth) Dietz.
A graduate of Radford University, Paulette earned her bachelor’s degree in geography and spent 16 years as an Intelligence Analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency. She then became a professor...
Linda Sue Chapman
May 13, 2025
Linda Sue Chapman, age 81, passed away on May 13, 2025.
She was born on September 20, 1943, in Mansfield, to E. Paul and Marion Howard.
Linda worked at Alliance Wear, Doggie Depot and Gay Thomas Gift Shop. She enjoyed camping and collecting seashells, lighthouses, and cookbooks.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Chapman; children, Jennifer (Paul) Wallace, James...
Isabelle D. Ahlstrom
May 12, 2025
Isabelle D. Ahlstrom, age 97, of Alliance, passed away on May 12, 2025.
She was born August 26, 1927 to William C. & Florence (Stahl) Hunt.
Isabelle was a 1945 graduate of Alliance High School.
She worked for 19 years as a waitress at the Alliance Country Club.
Isabelle was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she was extremely active with Senior...
Cora B. Jefferson
May 4, 2025
Cora B. Jefferson, 82, entered into rest on May 4, 2025.
She was born on December 3, 1942, in Worth County, Georgia, to Cecil and Willie D. (Hargrove) Jefferson.
Cora was a member of Second Baptist Church. She sang in the choir. Her favorite song was “Trouble In My Way.” She served with Women-In-White, the Usher Board and Kitchen Committee. Cora was...
Michael John Wagner
May 4, 2025
Michael John Wagner, age 43, passed into the arms of Jesus on May 4, 2025.
He was born on July 28, 1981, in Alliance, to David and Bonnie (Brown) Wagner.
Michael graduated from Alliance High School in 2000. He then went on to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology from the University of Akron.
Michael attended the Christian Missionary Alliance...
Doris F. Mitchell
May 3, 2025
Doris F. Mitchell, age 92, passed away on May 3, 2025.
She was born on September 11, 1932, in Yellow Creek, PA to Harvey and Alice (Ritchey) Clark.
Doris met her husband, Dennis Mitchell at Cogan’s Diner in Everett, PA. She worked as a waitress until her family started to get larger. Doris moved to Ohio with her husband and 8 children...
Gleneta Kay Ray
May 2, 2025
Gleneta “Kay” Ray, age 83, passed away on May 2, 2025.
She was born on March 18, 1942, in Salem, Ohio, to Glenn W. and Loeta M. (Caldwell) Shaffer.
Kay was the owner of Shaffer’s Diner.
She enjoyed going to craft shows and traveling. More than anything, Kay loved spending time with her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her...
Elliana Joy White
May 1, 2025
Elliana Joy White, age 17, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 1, 2025, following extended complications from a second bilateral lung transplant, performed in October 2023. She was born on April 18, 2008, in Canton, Ohio, to Rob and Gina (Krabill) White. Her family is deeply grateful to the donor families who gave Elliana the...
Arlene L. Bielz
May 1, 2025
Arlene L. Bielz, age 86, passed away from respiratory failure on May 1, 2025.
She was born on September 23, 1938 in Alliance, OH to Oscar and Kathryn (Lowry) Oyster.
She graduated from Louisville High School in 1956. Arlene retired from Custom Poly Bag in Marlboro after 32 years.
Those left to cherish her memory are children, Tim (Shirley) Bielz of Minerva, Susan...

Patricia Jayne Fecik
Apr 30, 2025
Patricia Jayne Fecik, age 86, passed away on April 30, 2025.
She was born on March 31, 1939, in Alliance, to John and Mary Miza.
Patricia graduated from Alliance High School in 1957. She worked in medical records at Alliance Hospital and previously worked at Alliance Machine and Lamborn Floral.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Richard Fecik.
She was preceded in...
Mildred G. Shreve
Apr 29, 2025
NOTICE: The service times for Millie's service that will be published in the ALLIANCE REVIEW NEWSPAPER will be INCORRECT. The CORRECT times for her service will be Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00 with a visitation from 12:00-1:00 prior to the service. Our website and the obituary on the Alliance Review Website will also reflect the CORRECT TIMES. The physical...
Kevin E. Mayle
Apr 27, 2025
Kevin E. Mayle, age 58, passed away on April 27, 2025.
He was born on December 8, 1966, in Canton, to Rex and Wyneva (Kennedy) Mayle.
Kevin graduated from Walsh College and worked for USPS for 27 years. He served honorably in the United States Army.
Kevin enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also collected die cast model cars.
Those left to cherish his memory...