Helen Ilene Brown
Jul 15, 2024
Helen Ilene Brown, age 89, passed away on July 15, 2024.
She was born on August 8, 1934 at home in Muskingum County, Ohio to Thomas E. and Edna E. (Munn) Wood.
Helen attended Roosevelt High School. She worked retail at Hower’s Department Store until her marriage in 1955 and later that year worked at J.C. Penney while her husband was in...

Jayne L. Hall
Jul 12, 2024
Jayne Louise Hall, age 75, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024.
She was born on November 4, 1948, in Salem, OH, to James and Olive (Lippincott) McBride.
A graduate of Mount Union College and the Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing, Jayne worked for many years as a nurse at Alliance Community Hospital and Copeland Oaks.
Those left to cherish her...
Mary K. Ritchie
Jul 9, 2024
Mary K. Ritchie passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 at the age of 102 surrounded by her sons and daughters-in-law.
She was born on November 25, 1921, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, to Clement and Lodovica (Faceni) Bondoni.
Mary graduated from Alliance High School in 1941. She married James R. Ritchie in 1946 in Alliance. Mary worked for Alliance Manufacturing for 31 years...
Robin N. Wright Sr.
Jul 9, 2024
Robin N. Wright, age 83, passed away on July 9, 2024
He was born on October 27, 1940, in Alliance, to Russell and Margaret (Kuntz) Wright.
Robin graduated from Alliance High School. He worked for American Steel Foundries as a pattern maker for 39 years until his retirement. Robin served honorably in the United States Army and was a member of Alliance...
Roger W. Betz
Jul 8, 2024
Roger W. Betz, age 85, passed away on July 8, 2024.
He was born on April 12, 1939, in Alliance, to Charles Leo and Violet (Sell) Betz.
Roger worked for American Steel Foundries until his retirement. He served honorably in the United States Navy and the Army National Guard.
Roger was a member of the American Legion post 166 and the Alliance Senior...
Paul Edward Thomas
Jul 6, 2024
The last twinkle left his eye on July 6, 2024 at Danbury Tallmadge Senior Living. Paul Edward Thomas was born November 22, 1930 at home on Mill Street in Alliance, Ohio to Clara Elizabeth (Stump) Thomas and Virgil Leland Thomas, of Homeworth and Minerva farming families. As a young boy Paul was active with sports: baseball, football, basketball, golf. These...
Judy A. Denny
Jul 5, 2024
Judy A. Denny, age 81, passed away on July 5, 2024 at home with her family by her side.
She was born on November 15, 1942, in Pensacola, FL to James and Dorothy (Shobert) Robison.
A graduate of Mount Union College, Judy spent her career teaching mathematics and computer science primarily at Marlington High School. She loved working with the children and...
Terry L. Wilson
Jul 5, 2024
Terry L. Wilson, age 74, passed away on July 5, 2024.
He was born on November 15, 1949, in Torrance, California, to Leroy and Olive (Irwin) Wilson.
Terry graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. He worked for B&W Research until his retirement. Terry also served on the Washington Township Fire Department for 42 years, 22 of which he spent as Chief....
Sandra L. Gampo
Jul 5, 2024
Sandra L. Gampo, age 85, passed away on July 5, 2024.
She was born on August 11, 1938, in Alliance, to Mike and Goldie (Zumpanic) Szekely.
Sandra graduated from Alliance High School. She worked at Bresson Footwear, Alliance Wholesalers, and as a baker at Coletta’s Restaurant and Dawson’s Restaurant. Sandra married John “Mitch” Gampo in Williamsburg, Virginia on June 21, 1978. She...
Joanne Allison
Jul 3, 2024
Joanne Allison, age 79, passed away on July 3, 2024.
She was born on October 25, 1944, in Youngstown, to Oliver and Lois (Lingafelt) Dressel.
Joanne graduated from Chaney High School in 1962 and Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1965. She then worked as a nurse for 44 years until her retirement from Alliance Hospital in 2011. Joanne was also...
R. June Anderson
Jul 2, 2024
R. June Anderson, age 89, passed away on July 2, 2024.
She was born on April 8, 1935, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Carl and Hazel (Ammons) Gregg. While living there, she met and married William "Willie" Anderson. They traveled while he was in the service, but eventually made their way to Alliance, Ohio where they raised their family for more...
Shirley G. Carpenter
Jul 1, 2024
Shirley G. (Wells) Carpenter, age 79, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
She was born on February 24, 1945 in Sayre, PA to Fred and Evelyn (Fowler) Wells.
Her only hobbies and passions were collecting porcelain dolls and lots of antiques. She loved her husband, children, and...
Donald Dean Stryffeler
Jun 29, 2024
Donald Dean Stryffeler of Jackson Township, age 80, passed away on June 29, 2024.
He was born on September 10, 1943, in Alliance, to Elmer A. and Mildred (Rowe) Stryffeler.
Don graduated from Mount Union College with a Bachelor’s in chemistry and earned an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University. He worked as a Senior Rubber Compounding Chemist for many rubber companies.
Don was...
Mary K. Hahn
Jun 27, 2024
Mary K. (Gray) Hahn, age 94, passed away on Thursday June 27, 2024 at Crandall Medical Center with her family by her side.
She was born on September 23, 1929, in Alliance, to John E and Mabelle (Maxwell) Gray.
A graduate of Alliance High School, Mary spent her younger years working at Thompson’s and Woolworths before staying home to take care of...
Iola B. Teal
Jun 27, 2024
Iola B. Teal, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2024.
She was born on June 29, 1931, in Alliance, to Louis and Anna Marie (Direnzo) Paris.
Iola graduated from Alliance High School in 1950. She worked at Woolworths, Walker Shoe Store and King’s Department Store. Iola was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Alliance Senior Center.
Those left to...
Linda K. Stevens
Jun 25, 2024
Linda K. Stevens, 62, a resident of Bristow, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Inova Fair Oaks Hospital after a long and courageous battle with diabetes.
She was born on January 5, 1962, in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of Roger and Janet (Weast) Summers. She graduated from Marlington High School in 1980.
Linda was preceded in death by...
Mary Gulling
Jun 25, 2024
Mary Gulling, age 88, passed away on June 25, 2024.
She was born on September 7, 1935, in Alliance, to Clyde and Anne Jones.
Mary worked many jobs as a hair stylist, bartender, business manager, hospital billing clerk, cook and retail sales, but the job she loved the most was being a wife, mom and grandmother.
Mary was a life member of the...
Connie Jeannette Robinson
Jun 22, 2024
Connie Jeannette (Martin) Robinson went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2024 surrounded by her family at the age of 78.
She was born in Alliance in 1945. She attended Alliance High School and received her Bachelors and Masters Degree from Kent State University.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Russell Martin and Lillian Gisela Martin;...
Sarah J. Donohoe
Jun 21, 2024
Sarah J. (Shaffer) Donohoe, age 97, passed away on June 21, 2024.
She was born on April 1, 1927, in Alliance, to David and Grace (Cantleberry) Shaffer.
Sarah graduated from Alliance High School in 1945. She worked as a short order cook at Market Lunch in Alliance until her retirement. She then volunteered at the Alliance Community Hospital Snack Shop for over...
Leonard George Epp
Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Leonard George Epp, of Alliance, OH died at his home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the company of his family. Leonard was a dedicated son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was an inspiring teacher, a world traveler, avid Penn State Football fan, and bicycling enthusiast.
Leonard was born to Leonard Sr. and Grace J. Epp in Neptune, NJ in...