Obituaries

Cerriana Ayissa Williamson

Cerriana Ayissa Williamson

Feb 23, 2024

Cerriana Ayissa Williamson, age 16, passed away on February 23, 2024 at Akron Children's Hospital after a long battle with a rare cancer (Pineoblastoma). She displayed unwavering bravery and grace throughout her fight. 

Cerriana was in 11th grade at Alliance High School where she excelled academically as an honor roll student.  From a young age, she participated in various sports such...

Ruth Marie Kuntzman

Ruth Marie Kuntzman

Feb 21, 2024

Ruth Marie (Egli) Kuntzman passed away on February 21, 2024, at age 92, after an illness of a few months.

 

She was born on November 6, 1931 to the late Lester and Dora (Forshey) Egli in Alliance, Ohio. 



A lifelong resident of Stark County, she grew up in the Beechwood neighborhood. In her childhood, she helped her parents in their operation of...

Kayla Marie Mercer

Kayla Marie Mercer

Feb 19, 2024

Kayla Marie Mercer, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. 

She was born on August 14, 1991, in Alliance, to Troy Bidlack and Mary Mercer.

Kayla graduated from Mercer Area High School in 2010.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Mary Mercer; father, Troy (Jennifer) Bidlack; grandmother, Alice Bidlack; brothers, Jeff and Tyeler Bidlack; many aunts, uncles, and...

Fred Lewis

Fred Lewis

Feb 18, 2024

Fred “Ray” Lewis, age 76, passed away on February 18, 2024. 

He was born on April 19, 1947, in Elliott County, Kentucky, to Daniel and Lissa (Whitt) Lewis.

Ray graduated from Sandy Hook High School. He worked as a tool and die setter at Chrysler for over 38 years. Ray served honorably in the United State Army in the Vietnam era. He...

Janice L. Hallman

Janice L. Hallman

Feb 15, 2024

Janice L. Hallman, age 88 of Alliance, peacefully passed away at 7:35am Thursday February 15, 2024 with her family at her side.

She was born January 8, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Ralph and Kate Widmer.  

Janice and Elden Married on February 14, 1957.  She is survived by three children, Lynne Hallman, Susan Cosma, Jim (Cheryl) Hallman; three grandchildren;...

Anna L. Bryant

Anna L. Bryant

Feb 13, 2024

Anna L. Bryant, age 77, passed away on February 13, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

She was born on April 30, 1946, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Clinton and Lessie (Oxendine) Hunt.

Anna enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, sewing and quilting. She also loved to garden, play the lottery and go to the Goodwill. 

Those left to cherish her memory are...

Marc T. Hoffman

Marc T. Hoffman

Feb 12, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Marc T. Hoffman born on May 26, 1946, and departing on February 12, 2024. 

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janice Hoffman; his children, Michael Hoffman and Melissa Jimenez; his grandchildren, Andrew Hoffman, Ayla Steyer, and Skylah Jimenez. He also had 3 great-grandchildren, Izabell, Joanne, and Kacey Hoffman.

Marc was a...

Glenn Edward Swope

Glenn Edward Swope

Feb 11, 2024

Reverend Glenn Edward Swope, 90, of Alliance, OH, passed away on February 11th, 2024. Born in 1933 in Newport, KY, he was the youngest child of Henry and Rose Swope. Growing up on the banks of the Ohio River, Glenn and his family enjoyed the tight-knit community of Kentucky Drive.  

He majored in engineering at UC, but felt called in...

Jay Bukoffsky

Jay Bukoffsky

Feb 10, 2024

Jay W. Bukoffsky, age 63, passed away on February 10, 2024.

He was born on January 18, 1961 in Salem, OH  to Joseph and Kathleen Bukoffsky.

Jay graduated from Glen Oak High School.  He was owner/operator truck driver.  Jay enjoyed time with friends; riding his motorcycle and side by side; camping with his family and giving golf cart rides to his grandchildren.

He...

Robert James Albrich

Robert James Albrich

Feb 9, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert James Albrich, age 94, of Riverview, Florida, passed away on February 9th, 2024, after a short illness, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Bobbi Jo (Tom) Baclawski, of Riverview. 

Robert was born in Alliance on April 12, 1929, to Grace (Starkey) and Gustav Albrich. After graduating from Marlboro High School, he enlisted...

Theresa L. Monroe

Theresa L. Monroe

Feb 4, 2024

Theresa L. Monroe, age 68, passed away on February 4, 2024. 

She was born on December 28, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Harold and Betty (Shepard) Gray.

Theresa worked as an administrative assistant at Ohio Edison. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and served as the church secretary. Theresa was an avid reader. 

Those left to cherish her memory are...

Donald D. Toalston

Donald D. Toalston

Feb 3, 2024

Donald D. Toalston, age 72, passed away on February 3, 2024. 

He was born on December 11, 1951, in Alliance, to Donald and Olive Toalston.

Donald graduated from Alliance High School in 1970. He was the owner operator, along with his father, of Superior Wallpaper in Alliance. Donald enjoyed auto racing and trips to Las Vegas. 

Those left to cherish his memory are...

David E. Kester

David E. Kester

Feb 1, 2024

David E. Kester, age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care in Canton. 

He was born October 1, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Benjamin and Mary (Lamberty) Kester and had lived in the area most of his life.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Westminster College in 1982. He spent most of his career in retail including...

Joyce L. Brinkman

Joyce L. Brinkman

Jan 31, 2024

Joyce L. (Fatzinger) Brinkman, age 91, passed away on January 31, 2024. 



She was born on March 4, 1932, in Allentown, PA, to George and Kathryn (Wassner) Fatzinger. Joyce attended Allentown High School. 



She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Alliance Senior Center, Red Hats and AARP. Joyce loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and...

Phillip Sheridan Gehm

Phillip Sheridan Gehm

Jan 29, 2024

Phillip Sheridan Gehm, age 91, of Alliance, passed away on January 29, 2024. 

He was born in Alliance on August 28, 1932 to Carl S. and Lotta M. (Hill) Gehm.   

He was a 1950 graduate of Alliance High School. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mount Union College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Music degree and a Bachelor of Music...

Bruce D. Snyder

Bruce D. Snyder

Jan 29, 2024

Bruce D. Snyder, age 88, passed away on January 29, 2024. 

He was born on May 20, 1935, in Salem, to Harry and Helen (Stewart) Snyder.

Bruce graduated from Salem High School and earned his Bachelors’ at Baldwin Wallace. He loved music; Bruce was a professional organ player and also built organs. Bruce served honorably in the United States Army. He was...

Odell Young

Odell Young

Jan 28, 2024

Odell Young, age 87, passed away on January 28, 2024. 

He was born on December 25, 1936, in Gilbertown, Alabama, to Winston and Laura (Exer) Young.

Odell worked for American Steel Foundries for 34 years until his retirement. He was a very active member of New Zion Baptist Church; Odell served on the Usher Board, Trustee Board, was a member of the...

Blanche E. Zeller

Blanche E. Zeller

Jan 26, 2024

Blanche E. (Porter) Zeller, of Groveport, Ohio, passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 79.  She was born on April 14, 1944, in Greene County, Pennsylvania to John W. “Bill” and Eva (Lewis) Porter.  



After graduating from Marlington High School in 1962, Blanche worked for Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products as a secretary.  She left to become...

Sandra A. Ramsey

Sandra A. Ramsey

Jan 25, 2024

Sandra A. (Wise) Ramsey, age 78 of Alliance, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 25, 2024

She was born on December 11, 1945 in Ravenna, Ohio to Pearl and Al Wise.

She is survived by her husband Robert Ramsey, whom she married on September 5, 1965; three daughters, Sheri (Dan) Ramsey Huth, Debra (Todd) Ramsey Bennett and Rebecca (Samitha)...

Karen Marie Phillips

Karen Marie Phillips

Jan 24, 2024

Karen Marie Phillips, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. 



She was born on June 27, 1951, in Alliance, to Stephen and Agnes (Decker) Mudrick.



She worked for many years as a waitress at various restaurants in the area.   She enjoyed trying her luck at a variety of games but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family.



Those left to...