Paul L. Hardy
Mar 24, 2024
Paul L. Hardy, age 71, was called into eternal life on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was surrounded by a loving family. He was born on July 5, 1952, in Alliance, to the late Charles and Helen N. (Williams) Hardy.
Paul “Butchy” was a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Alliance High School. He was a...
Edward Joseph Jessmer
Mar 22, 2024
Edward Joseph Jessmer, 93, of Alliance, Ohio, died in the early hours of Friday, March 22, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, after a brief illness.
Born March 12, 1931, in Newton Falls, St. Lawrence County, NY, he was the son of Merle F. and Genevieve (Griffin) Jessmer.
With a rural upbringing in a northern New York paper mill...
Deacon Ray Hatala
Mar 22, 2024
Harry Raymond Hatala, 83, known by all as Deacon Ray, of Poland, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Hospice House in Poland.
He was born August 1, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Mary (Holecko) Hatala and was a lifelong area resident.
Following his graduation in 1958 from Woodrow Wilson High School, he immediately went...
Anthony Thomas Chiporo
Mar 21, 2024
Anthony Thomas “Chip” Chiporo, of Salem, age 45, passed away on March 21, 2024.
He was born on July 31, 1978, in Alliance, to Theadore Thomas and Christine (McKnight) Chiporo.
He was a 1996 graduate of Marlington High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree of Music Education from the University of Dayton in 2001. Anthony taught in Jackson, Ohio and then in...
Ann L. Safkow
Mar 20, 2024
Ann Louise (O'Connor) Safkow passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024. She was 87 years of age.
Ann was born to the late Rose Ann Dailey and William Patrick O'Connor on July 20, 1936, in Alliance, Ohio. She was the eldest of two daughters and lived most of her life in the Alliance/Sebring area.
Ann lived a graceful life - one of...
Curtis L. Binkley, Sr.
Mar 19, 2024
Curtis L. Binkley Sr., age 84, passed away on March 19, 2024.
He was born on May 26, 1939, in Alliance, to Raymond and Sara (Ambler) Binkley.
Curtis graduated from Alliance High School and attended Purdue University. He worked in sales for Stambaugh-Thompson for over sixteen years. Curtis was a member of Alliance Evangelical Friends Church where he was very active in...
Terry Lee Hariston
Mar 17, 2024
Terry Lee Hairston, 65, of Alliance, OH, gained his wings on March 17, 2024. Although he battled various illnesses, he maintained a love of life.
Born on August 19, 1958, Terry and his twin Jerry were born to loving parents, J.Z. and Beverly A. (Smith) Hairston. Terry graduated from Alliance High School in 1976 and immediately enlisted in the United States...
Duane L. Middleton
Mar 17, 2024
Duane L. “Dewey” Middleton, age 75, passed away on March 17, 2024.
He was born on November 4, 1948, in Alliance, to Dewey “Torchy” and Marilyn (Bixler) Middleton.
Duane graduated from Alliance High School in 1966. He worked for Transue Williams Stamping and later the Alliance City Parks Department. Duane served in the National Guard.
Duane loved sports; he played Hot Stove baseball,...
Margaretta Louise Courtney
Mar 15, 2024
Margaretta Louise Courtney went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 15, 2024. She passed peacefully with her family by her bedside. Louise was 90 years old.
She was born September 30, 1933 in Virginia to Emerson and Catherine (Devers) Atkins. Louise was the 2nd born of 10 children.
Louise was fun loving and enjoyed her family. She...
Richard H. Bush
Mar 10, 2024
Richard H. Bush, age 82, of Homeworth, passed away on March 10, 2024.
He was born on May 4, 1941 in Alliance to the late Harry and Alice (Decker) Bush. He was also preceded in death by his brothers E. David and Robert Bush.
Richard grew up as a member of Middle Sandy Church in Homeworth. He was a 1959 graduate of...
Verna Mae Boyce
Mar 9, 2024
Verna Mae Boyce, age 98, cherished Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed to our Lord after a brief illness on March 9, 2024. A strong, yet peaceful woman, she will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
Verna was born on April 13, 1925 to Leroy McCormick and Bonita (Palmer) McCormick Sebrell. She graduated from Alliance High...
Craig Allen Minor
Mar 6, 2024
Craig Allen Minor II, age 31, passed away on March 6, 2024.
He was born on October 22, 1992, in Alliance, to Craig Allen Minor and Leah Antoinette Shemal (Campbell) Minor.
Craig graduated from Alliance High School. He worked as a manufacturing supervisor at Ventra Plastics in Salem.
Craig loved driving around in his “Caddy” playing his music, and spending time with family...
Robert Thomas Summers
Mar 4, 2024
Robert Thomas Summers, age 84, passed away on March 4, 2024.
He was born on March 3, 1940, in Alliance, to Thomas and Helen (Beck) Summers.
Robert graduated from Alliance High School in 1958. He worked as a structural steel layout technician for Alliance Machine and Hamrick Manufacturing. Robert was also a 15 year past member of the Lexington Township Fire Department....
Cathy Jane Grove
Mar 3, 2024
Cathy Jane Grove, age 75, passed away on March 3, 2024.
She was born on February 24, 1949, in Alliance, to Howard and Frances (Lance) Smith.
Cathy graduated from Alliance High School and went on to study Commercial Art at the University of Akron. She worked as a commercial artist, but more recently she worked as the coordinator at Rodman Public Library.
Cathy...
Mary Jane Stanley
Mar 3, 2024
Mary Jane Stanley, age 103, of Alliance, Ohio passed away on March 3, 2024 at McCrea Manor in Alliance.
She was born February 3, 1921 in Iselin, Pennsylvania to John Rogel Sr. and Mary (Sever) Rogel.
Mrs. Stanley graduated from Alliance High School in 1939. She worked at Meadowbrook Dairy in the Arcade Market, then in the Payroll Department at B&W Tube....
Velma L. Leech
Mar 1, 2024
Velma L. Leech, age 84, passed away on March 1, 2024.
She was born on September 28, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Melvin and Helen (Marshall) Hess.
Velma was a member of First Christian Church in North Canton where she also attended bible study. She enjoyed playing Bingo, doing word puzzles, and coloring books. Velma loved being around people and...
Ted Draa
Feb 27, 2024
Wayne A. Draa, known to all as Ted, age 95, passed away on February 27, 2024.
He was born on November 20, 1928, in Stratton, Ohio, to Charles and Ruth (Householder) Draa. Ted lived his childhood in Stratton before moving to Alliance in 1940.
He graduated from Marlboro High School in 1946. After graduation, Ted, along with his friends, John Smith, Paul...
Kenneth R. Garnes
Feb 26, 2024
Kenneth R. Garnes, age 60, passed away on February 26, 2024.
He was born on August 19, 1963, in Alliance, to Joseph and Patricia (Murphy) Garnes.
Kenneth liked to build model cars and was learning to play the guitar. He also enjoyed car racing and was a NASCAR fan. Kenneth was also a diehard Browns fan.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Robert Emmett Egan
Feb 24, 2024
Robert Emmett "Bob" Egan, age 85, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2024, at his son’s home in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born on October 17, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. Bob was a proud veteran who served in the United States Air Force as a Personnel Specialist from April 9, 1958, to October 31, 1981, and retired...
William A. Catlett
Feb 24, 2024
William Albert Catlett, Age 83, of North Benton Ohio, passed away February 24, 2024.
He was born on September 2, 1940 to Harold and Rena Catlett.
Bill, also affectionately known as Billy Bob was always the life of the party and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, wood carving, riding his motorcycle, shooting pool, and spending time with all...
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