Obituaries

Sandra L. Gampo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Myron Earl Grossman

Myron Earl Grossman

Jun 17, 2024

Retired broadcast pioneer, Mel Grossman, passed away on June 17 2024 at age 90 in Centerville, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife Shelley; three children, Linda Huotilainen (Kalevi) of Indianapolis, Julie McElfresh of Moravia, NY and Todd Grossman (Christi) of Centerville, Ohio; three step-children, Joe Halladay (Carol) of Talkeetna, Alaska, Jennifer Cameron (Jim) of Seldovia, Alaska, and Christine Halladay of...

Bella Ann Louise Rickman

Bella Ann Louise Rickman

Jun 16, 2024

 Bella Ann Louise Rickman, age 6, passed away on June 16, 2024. 

She was born in Canton, Ohio on April 10, 2018 to Joseph Rickman and Charity Gates.

Bella attended kindergarten at the Alliance Early Learning School. She enjoyed playing on her swing set and jumping on the trampoline. Bella loved playing with her brother and sister. 

Those left to cherish her memory...

Dale L. Hoover

Dale L. Hoover

Jun 13, 2024

Dale Lee Hoover, age 93, passed away on Thursday June 13, 2024. 

He was born on April 4, 1931, in Alliance, to Harold and Rachel (Ebbie) Hoover.

A lifelong farmer, Dale was a hard worker who enjoyed rides to Amish country in Holmes county and talking with family and friends.

He attended Bolton United Methodist Church and was a member of the Farm...

Gary L. Smith

Gary L. Smith

Jun 5, 2024

Gary L. Smith, age 77, passed away on June 5, 2024 at Aultman Alliance Hospital. 

He was born on August 2, 1946, in Alliance, to Hoy and Maxine (Perry) Smith.

Gary graduated from Kent State University. He was the former President and CEO of Morgan Engineering in Alliance.

In his younger years, Gary was a coach for many youth sports in the area....

Pamela Sue Coontz

Pamela Sue Coontz

May 27, 2024

Pamela Sue Coontz, 50, of North Benton, Ohio, unexpectedly joined her father, Chuck, and her grandson, Beau, in their eternal home on May 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving children, fiancé, and sister. 

Pam was born on August 5, 1973, in Alliance to Chuck and Linda Pinkerton.

Pam was a longtime resident of Deerfield and graduated from Southeast High School. 

Pam was a...

Diana L. Muehlenbein

Diana L. Muehlenbein

May 26, 2024

Diana L. Muehlenbein, age 67, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. 

She was born on February 26, 1957, in Alliance, to John J. and Doris (Higgins) Dallas.

Diana graduated from Sebring High School in 1975. She worked for Genie Garage Door Company. 

Diana enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Shannon (Katie) George;...

Shelba A. Bach

Shelba A. Bach

May 25, 2024

Shelba A. (Holden) Bach, 87, of Alliance went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning May 25th, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

She was born in Center Star Alabama and moved to Alliance Ohio in 1972. 

Shelba was married to Mike Bach for 34 loving years.  She retired from Marlington High School cafeteria after 20 years of service and enjoyed...

Curtis L. Binkley Jr.

Curtis L. Binkley Jr.

May 24, 2024

Curtis L. “Bud” Binkley Jr., age 65, passed away on May 24, 2024. 

He was born on March 28, 1959, in Alliance, to Curtis and Dorothy (Millard) Binkley Sr.

Curtis graduated from Marlington High School in 1977. He received an Associate’s Degree Suma Cum Lade from Stark State College. Curtis worked as an occupational therapist at Motion Mobility and Design. He attended...