Obituaries

James L. Brightbill

Sep 14, 2024

James L. Brightbill Jr., age 67, entered peacefully into eternity on September 14, 2024. Jay, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was born on January 8, 1957, in Mansfield, OH to James and S. Annie (Stahl) Brightbill.

Jay graduated from Marlington High School before choosing to attend Kent State University, then later entering the dental field as a...

Robert B.L. Allison

Sep 11, 2024

Robert B. L. Allison, age 73, passed away on September 11, 2024. 

He was born on May 4, 1951, in Green County, PA, to John Wesley and Mary Lydia (Wright) Allison.

Robert worked hard his entire life. He had an avid passion for God, family and motorcycles.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rosalind (Schulze) Allison; daughter, Stephanie (Rudy) Reyes;...

Georgette Marie Copeland

Sep 11, 2024

Georgette Marie Copeland, age 87, passed away on September 11, 2024. 

She was born on July 30, 1937, in Canton, to George and Rose (Candle) Tormasi.

Georgette graduated from Alliance High School. She worked at General Combustion and Sand Cap Abrasives. She was a member of Union Avenue United Methodist Church.

Georgette enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers as well as cooking....

Cynthia Lenore Stanley

Sep 9, 2024

 Cynthia Lenore Stanley, age 65, passed away on September 9, 2024. 

 She was born on July 5, 1959, in Manhattan, NY, to John and Ruth Stanley.

 She was one of the most artistic, creative, genuine, kind, generous, hardworking, bohemian, free spirited souls to ever enter our lives.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jack Hatfield, Dana Sims and Toni Moore;...

Betty M. Erb

Sep 7, 2024

Betty M. Erb, age 99, currently of Sebring, passed away from dementia on Saturday September 7, 2024. 

She was born on April 10, 1925, in Akron, Ohio to Paul A. and Cora B. (Graening) Walkey, but lived most of her life in the Hartville, Marlboro and Alliance areas.

A 1944 graduate of Marlboro High School, Betty worked for ten years as a...

Patricia Angela Pumphry

Sep 5, 2024

Patricia Angela. Patsy. Patsy Ann. Pat. Mom. Aunt Pat. Grandma. Nana.

Pat was born in Anderson Township and lived her life in Ohio. She had beloved family and friends. Her mother, brother and sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, children and grandchildren were all very dear to her. She worked hard to keep close to them.

 She loved school and...

James Jason Hite

Sep 5, 2024

James Jason Hite, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 5, 2024. 

James worked for Fleming Foods in Navarre, OH as a Truck Driver for many years.  He was a member of the Teamsters Local 92 Retirees Club. 

James cherished working on antique cars and tractors, particularly Bolen tractors. He also enjoyed attending auctions and car shows. However,...

Daniel D. Kibler

Sep 2, 2024

Daniel D. Kibler, age 64, passed away on September 2, 2024. 

He was born on July 1, 1960, in Cuyahoga Falls, to Donald and Phyllis (Copeland) Kibler.

Daniel was a skilled craftsman and worked as a welder and fabricator. He loved fishing and motorcycles, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Barrie Kridler

2024

Barrie Kridler passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 1, 2024. 

Barrie was owner/operator of Kridler gardens in Alliance with his spouse, Barry Nichols. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Helen (Jorney) Kridler. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

This isn't goodbye, it's I'm out of here, I'll see you later. 

Ann Marie Krabill

Sep 1, 2024

Ann Marie Krabill, affectionately known as “Rissy”, age 68 of Louisville, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 1st, 2024. 

She was born May 4, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to Thomas P. Jaeb and LouAnn (Maple) Jaeb. 

Ann graduated from Marlington High School in 1974 and soon after married the love of her life, Tom, on...

Patty L. Zorger

Aug 31, 2024

Patty L. Zorger, age 73, passed away on August 31, 2024. 

She was born December 7, 1950 in Alliance to Orville and Florence (Ferguson) Unger. 

Patty graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. She worked for Sandcap before her marriage. She retired as a bus aide from Louisville City Schools. Patty was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Test Elizabeth Thomas

Aug 29, 2024

[title] Elizabeth Thomas, age 29, passed away on August 29, 2024.

Elizabeth was born in Canton, OH to Roy Teague and Sherry Teague. Elizabeth married Steven Thomas of [spouse_city_state] on [wedding_date] in [wedding_location].

She was preceded in death by [preceded_by].

[visitation_1_type] will be held [visitation_1_long_date] from [visitation_start_time] to [visitation_end_time] at [visitation_1_location].

Services for [title] Elizabeth Thomas...

James Miller

Aug 26, 2024

James Miller, age 68, passed away on August 26, 2024. 

Jim was known for his big heart and gentle soul. He enjoyed classic cars, relaxing outside, gardening and spending time with loved ones.

He is survived by his siblings, Michelle Roden, Steve (Loretta) Carnahan, and Sue Carnahan; aunts, Marylou Toole and Sheila Carnahan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins

Jim was preceded in...

Lana Frederick Varga

Aug 25, 2024

Lana Frederick Varga, age 73, passed away on August 25, 2024. 

She was born on July 18, 1951, in Alliance, to Lewis and Lois (Emery) Frederick.

Lana graduated from Marlington High School in 1969. She did clerical work for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for several years, but her greatest joy came from working in the daycare field. Lana also served as...

James Terry Tolerton

Aug 24, 2024

James (Terry) Tolerton passed away at his home in Hilton Head, SC on Saturday August 24.

Terry was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Judith Rennels Tolerton, father Robert I. Tolerton, mother Hazel Inman Tolerton and brothers Robert Tolerton and Joel Tolerton. Terry is survived by his three children Will Tolerton(Marci) of Breckenridge CO, John Tolerton(Kalina) of Bluffton,...

Douglas B. Shreve

Aug 23, 2024

Douglas B. Shreve, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 23 2024.  He was born on October 30, 1953, in Canton, OH to Frank and Donna (Day) Shreve.   

Doug was a graduate of Alliance High School and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He went on to be a Chef at Au Pere Jacques  in Chagrin Falls,...

Joyce Ann Marazza

Aug 20, 2024

Joyce Ann Marazza, age 87, passed away on August 20, 2024. 

She was born on February 16, 1937, in Alliance, to Chris and Janet (Demark) Conti.

Joyce graduated from Sebring McKinley High School. She was the office manager for both Dr. Thomas and Dr. Beran. Joyce was a member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church. She was also in the Jokerettes Card Club...

Sandra Kay Douthit Hamlin

Aug 18, 2024

Sandra Kay Douthit Hamlin age 79 died on August 18, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

She was born February 9th, 1945, in Ravenna Ohio. Sandy was the youngest child of Thorton Ausbury Douthit and Eva Gaskill Douthit. Sandra attended Atwater School and lived in Alliance most of her life except for ten years in Florida. 

Sandy was a beautician in...

Elizabeth P. Andrisani

Aug 18, 2024

Elizabeth P. Andrisani, age 89, passed away on August 18, 2024. 

She was born on January 8, 1935, in Alliance, to Peter J. and Theresa (Marietti) Osco.

Elizabeth graduated from Alliance High School. She started Elizabeth’s Dress Shop in Alliance, Salem, and Canton with her husband, Joseph. Elizabeth also owned The Dressing Room and the Record Shed in Alliance. She was a...

James Michael Popa

Aug 17, 2024

Everyone should have a devoted son, loving brother, and best pal like James Michael Popa, known to family and friends as “Jay.” After a brave two-year battle with esophageal cancer that metastasized to his liver and bones, Jay passed away August 17, 2024 at age 70.

He was born in and grew up in Alliance, and was a gentle, kind, generous,...