Obituaries

Jun 14, 2023

David L. Albert, age 80, passed away on June 14, 2023.

He was born on January 26, 1943, in Alliance, to Ross L. and Helen Albert.

David graduated from Alliance High School in 1961 and attended Mount Union College. He worked as a purchasing agent for American Steel Foundries until his retirement in 1997. David...

Jun 12, 2023

Dorrine Rae Burkhead, age 93, passed away on June 12, 2023.

She was born on March 11, 1931, in Tiltonsville, Ohio, to Selwyn and Helen Irene (Jackson) Martin.

Dorrine graduated as valedictorian from Warren High School in 1950. She then received her bachelors of sacred music from Cleveland Bible College with honors and her Evangelical...

Jun 11, 2023

Joan V. Millar, age 96, passed away on June 11, 2023.

She was born on November 17, 1926, in Chicago, to Bertel and Veronica (Bredt) Akerman. Following, the death of her mother, she was raised by her aunt, Cecilia L. Bredt.

Joan earned her bachelor’s in education from Kalamazoo College in 1948 and a masters’...

Jun 9, 2023

Steven K. Andrews, age 50, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 9, 2023 at his home.

Steve was born June 30, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio to David L. and Leah Iris (Scowden) Andrews.

Steve graduated from Field High School, and then from the Pittsburgh Institute of Culinary Arts.

Jun 4, 2023

On Sunday, June 4, 2023, Janice “Pete” Alene Baker, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 88.

Janice was born on March 10, 1935 in Alliance, Ohio to Kenneth and Hazel (Queer) Reed. She was married to her loving husband, Glenn “Duane” Baker for 63 years. They raised two sons, Duane and Robin...

Jun 1, 2023

Daniel R. Oldfield, age 38, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

He was born on April 18, 1985, in Alliance, to Richard Oldfield and Shari DiCarlo.

Daniel attended Salem High School.  He was construction supervision and was CFO of Str8 Gas Empire record label.  Daniel dearly loved his children.

Those left to...

May 27, 2023

Dennis C. Andrews, age 67, passed away on May 27, 2023.

He was born on October 13, 1955, in Alliance, to Joseph and Olantha (Graves) Andrews.

Dennis graduated from Alliance High School in 1973. He worked as a crane operator for PTC Alliance. Dennis was a member of Alliance Kingdom Hall.

Dennis enjoyed...

May 26, 2023

Rachel Witherspoon, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 26, 2023.

She was born on February 25, 1930, in Sebring, to Chelsea and Olive (Hopkins) Ward.

Rachel attended Community Bible Church in Westville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was her greatest blessing. Rachel loved cardinals...

May 24, 2023

Susan (Akin) Nielsen, age 80, passed away unexpectedly, May 24, 2023 after a sudden illness.

She was born in New London, Wisconsin on March 26, 1943 to George and Esther (Krenz) Akin. After graduating from Hortonville High School in 1961, she graduated from Marquette University’s Dental Hygiene program.

While at Marquette she married John Nielsen...

May 24, 2023

Wesley Mulinix, age 65, passed away on May 24, 2023.

He was born on May 29, 1957, in Alliance, to Jim and Helen (Yamamoto) Mulinix.

Wesley worked as an oil driller and owned Wes’ Tree Service. While working on the drilling rig, he earned the nickname “Wong”. Wesley served honorably in the United States Marine...

May 24, 2023

Sally Ann Smith, a lifelong resident of Deerfield, Ohio, went to her new home in heaven May 24, 2023, after a long battle of with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Walter W. Smith Jr.   She was born to Katherine (M-John) and William B. Murphy in Alliance, Ohio on...

May 24, 2023

Mary Theresa Loy, age 76, passed away on May 24, 2023.

She was born on April 24, 1947, in New Jersey, to Leroy and Mary (Lohr) Leek.

Mary attended school in Atwater. She drove a school bus for over 30 years, starting at Marlington School District then moving to Alliance City Schools for 25 years....

May 22, 2023

Sharon Lee (Swimley) Glass, age 93, passed away on May 22, 2023, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

She was born on May 15, 1930 to Josiah A. and Helena J. (Reighart) Swimley of Alliance. As a child, she lived in Detroit, Phoenix, and San Francisco, before returning to Alliance and graduating from Alliance High School in...

May 22, 2023

Ellen Ann (Stoffer) Sluss, age 98, of Sebring, passed away on May 22, 2023 at Copeland Oaks.

Ellen, the daughter of Paul and Lavenia (Daugherty) Stoffer, was born May 5, 1925 at her maternal grandparents’ home in West Lafayette, Ohio.  She grew up in the North Georgetown and Homeworth areas where she attended one and two room...

May 22, 2023

Laura J. Jeffers, age 66, passed away on May 22, 2023.

She was born on June 15, 1956, in Alliance, to John and Juanita (Pierson) Berry.

She attended Alliance High School. Laura worked as a cashier. She was a member of the Alliance Church of Nazarene. Laura enjoyed playing bingo and watching NASCAR, but most...

May 20, 2023

Dr. Edward Lee Mitchell, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 14, 1930, in Greensboro, NC to William T. and Elsie M. (Perdue) Mitchell.

Dr. Mitchell, pastored Oehlhoff Methodist Church for 10 years while attending Western Reserve Medical School...

May 18, 2023

Carol A. Miller, age 81, passed away on May 18, 2023.

She was born on November 4, 1941, in Baltic, Ohio, to Chester and Haroldine (Stein) Schumaker.

Carol worked as a server trainer for Bob Evans for 42 years and traveled to many different locations to help get them started. She was an avid Cleveland...

May 17, 2023

Bessie May Myers, age 85, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on September 2, 1937, in El Paso, TX, to Ben and Refugio (Villalpando) Emler.

Bessie was a member of St. Joseph Maximo Catholic Church, Omega Nu Tau Sorority, Young Mothers Club and the Elks. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and feeding the...

May 17, 2023

Norma Irene (Lare) Wasson, age 93, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on August 18, 1929, in Hartville, but lived most of her life in Alliance, to Sherman and Carrie (Pontius) Lare.

She graduated from Marlboro High School in 1947 as the Salutatorian. Norma worked at Armour SIA in customer service and...

May 17, 2023

Shirley M. Estock Boyd, age 80, of Cortland, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on December 27, 1942 in Salem to Sherman and Elizabeth (Dearth) Godward.

Shirley graduated from Harding High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are her companion of 35 years, Anthony J. Grundy; her daughter, Denise...