Obituaries

Cecil W. Craven

Cecil W. Craven

Feb 14, 2013

Cecil W. Craven age 82, of Alliance, died at 1:11 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. He was born February 23, 1930, in Alliance, to Cecil G. and Bessie (Baylor) Craven. Cecil was a graduate of Louisville High School and was formerly employed by Transue and Williams Stamping plant as a tool...

Nancy B. Fitzelle

Nancy B. Fitzelle

Feb 12, 2013

Nancy B. (Bickford) Fitzelle, age 88, of Alliance, died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at her home. She was born December 16, 1924, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Edwin and Lucy (Bell) Bickford, and grew up in Rochester, New York. Nancy graduated from Genesee Hospital School of Nursing, and was employed as a registered nurse. She came to Alliance...

Elizabeth Shelt

Elizabeth Shelt

Feb 12, 2013

Elizabeth (Liz) Myers Shelt, 79, passed away at her home, in Sebring, on February 12th, 2013, following a brief illness. The daughter of Dr. Roy H. and Marjorie Elizabeth (James) Clunk, she is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Shelt; her brother, Judge R.R. Dennis Clunk; three step-children, Jennifer Shelt, Amanda Miller, and Ryan Shelt; six step-grandchildren, Kathryn and Mackenzie...

Dorothy E. Livelsberger

Dorothy E. Livelsberger

Feb 9, 2013

Dorothy E. Livelsberger, age 92, formerly of Alliance, died at 4:22 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Lexington Court Care Center, in Lexington, Ohio. She was born February 14, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio to William and Ida (McQuistion) Grate. Dorothy worked at Taylorcraft for a short time during WWII, held a real estate license, and later was employed by...

Elvira "Sis" Leister

Elvira "Sis" Leister

Feb 9, 2013

Elvira "Sis" (Eberhard) Leister, age 95, of Alliance, died at 2:04 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Crandall Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1917, in Rossmoyne, Ohio to Edward and Frances (Alexander) Eberhard. A 1935 graduate of Alliance High School, Mrs. Leister was a member of First Christian Church, the Alliance Country Club, member and past president of...

Ruth E. Coy

Ruth E. Coy

Feb 8, 2013

Ruth Evelyn (Peterson) Coy, age 74, of Alliance, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2013, at Community Care Center. She was born June 10, 1938 in Lisbon, Ohio, to Guy Emmett and Edith Ellen (Todd) Peterson. After graduating high school, Ruth was a secretary for Salem Community Hospital, Bacon and Cibula Clinic in Lisbon, Atty. John T. DeFazio, and...

Merciel Smith Doty

Merciel Smith Doty

Feb 6, 2013

MERCIEL SMITH DOTY, Louisville, KY, was born March 8, 1919, Cleveland, Ohio, the second of four children to the Ohio Methodist family of Rev. Dr. Stanley and Nellie Smith. Merciel was first in her class, 1937 valedictorian of Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, OH, and also of Mount Union College, Alliance, OH, where she held the honor of...

Harold E. West

Harold E. West

Feb 5, 2013

Harold E. West, age 89, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, following a brief illness. He was born April 21, 1923 in Lexington Twp., to the late Stacy and Cora (Johnson) West Sr. Harold retired from Alliance Machine Company after 45 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in...

Betty L. Feiock

Betty L. Feiock

Feb 5, 2013

Betty L. Feiock, age 78, of Alliance, died at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 18, 1934 in Woodsfield, Ohio and was the daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Moore) Kitts. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed attending sporting...

Jane L. Hamrick

Jane L. Hamrick

Feb 5, 2013

Jane L. Hamrick, age 78, of Chagrin Falls, formerly of Alliance, died at 3:15 a.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Arden Courts in Chagrin Falls. She was born July 13, 1934, in Spencer, West Virgina, to Jim O'Brien and Pearl (Stotts) O'Brien, the youngest of nine children. Mrs. Hamrick received her Bachelor's degree from Kent State University. An excellent teacher...

Ronald R. Lefever

Ronald R. Lefever

Feb 4, 2013

Ronald Richard Lefever, age 82, of Louisville, died at 6:15 p.m., February 4, 2013, at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. He was born November 11, 1930, in Alliance, Ohio, to Jacob and Inez (Price) Lefever. Ron attended Louisville schools, and worked as a truck driver. He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church. A U. S. Air Force veteran,...

Gary L. Stoudt

Gary L. Stoudt

Feb 4, 2013

Gary L. Stoudt, age 60, of Louisville, passed away suddenly at 8:15 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born July 2, 1952, in Alliance, to Roger and Delores Marie (Kolm) Stoudt. Gary was a 1970 graduate of Marlington High School and former co-owner of Stoudt Tree Service. He was previously employed as a ground supervisor...

Linda K. Pontius

Linda K. Pontius

Feb 3, 2013

Linda K. Pontius, age 63, of Massillon, formerly of Marlboro, died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Altercare of Nobles Pond. She was born July 11, 1949, in Ravenna, Ohio to Clarence and Isabel (Foltz) Pontius and was a lifelong area resident. Survivors include her mother Isabel Pontius, brother, Tom Pontius, and two sisters, Lou Ann Pontius, and...

Marion (Myers) Buckmaster

Marion (Myers) Buckmaster

Feb 3, 2013

Marion Elizabeth (Myers) Snowden Buckmaster, age 93, of Alliance, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Roselawn Gardens of Alliance. She was born April 1, 1920, in Alliance, to Howard LeRoy and Ona Fay (Niles) Myers. Mrs. Buckmaster graduated from Alliance High School in 1937, received a bachelor's degree from Mount Union College in 1941, then a masters...

Stephen C. Keller

Stephen C. Keller

Jan 30, 2013

Stephen C. Keller, age 61, of Alliance, died at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at his home. He was born January 18, 1952, in Alliance, to Clark and Grace (Barrickman) Keller. Steve was a Marlington High School graduate and self-employed as a Real Estate investor. A member of Beechwood United Methodist Church, he served in the United States Army...

Marieta A. Carroll

Marieta A. Carroll

Jan 28, 2013

The good Lord called his faithful servant, Marieta A. Carroll, and ushered her through the gates of heaven, on January 28, 2013. Marieta was born to Harmon and Ida (Grise) Culler on January 14, 1918. Marieta was married to the love of her life, Tom, for more than 60 years until his passing in 2001. She was devoted to and...

John J. "Jack" Hill

John J. "Jack" Hill

Jan 28, 2013

John J. "Jack" Hill, age 90, of Alliance, died at 2:48 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2013, at Crandall Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1922, in Midland, Pennsylvania, to Jesse I. and Mary (Householder) Hill. A graduate of Beaver Falls High School in Pennsylvania, he also attended the Kiske Prep School. He retired after 42 years with the Pennsylvania...

Linda R. Hoffman

Linda R. Hoffman

Jan 28, 2013

Linda R. Hoffman, age 71, of Marysville, formerly of Alliance, died at 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013, at The Gables at Green Pastures. She was born March 28, 1941, in Sebring Ohio, to Raymond and Rachael Alberta (Hill) Morrison. A 1959 graduate of Sebring High School, Linda then graduated from Aultman Hospital School of Nursing with a registered nurses...

Mildred M. Ream

Mildred M. Ream

Jan 26, 2013

Mildred Marie Ream, age 88, of Alliance, died at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born May 30, 1924, in Alliance, Ohio, to Alva Leander and Dorothy Isabelle (Conrad) Teeters. Survivors include her sisters, Freda Benner, Beulah Freed, and June Ely, all of Alliance; and many nieces and nephews, including John Santos and Nick...

Richard B. Wollam

Richard B. Wollam

Jan 25, 2013

Richard B. Wollam, age 80, of Alliance, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2013, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born December 31, 1932, in Alliance, to Walter M. and Marguerite (Ailes) Wollam. An Alliance High School graduate, Richard also attended Mount Union College. He was employed as a production coordinator for Alliance Machine Company. He attended First Friends...