Obituaries

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...

Bradley M. Gross

Bradley M. Gross

Jan 21, 2024

Bradley M. Gross, age 69, passed away on January 21, 2024. 

He was born on September 27, 1954, in Alliance, to Donald W. and Norma L. (Woodword) Gross.

Bradley worked as an engineer at Robertson’s Heating Supply for almost 40 years until his retirement in 2020. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, scuba diving, traveling and Sunday drives. Bradley was a loving husband and...

Marjorie Ann Gamble

Marjorie Ann Gamble

Jan 19, 2024

Marjorie Ann Baker Crawford Gamble, age 89, passed away on January 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. 

She was born on May 28, 1934, in Alliance, to Arthur and Martha (Day) Baker.

Marjorie worked at Alliance Manufacturing, Park Hannifin and Babcox and Wilcox. Her enjoyment was her family. She taught us how to work and to do it with pride....

Susan Elizabeth England

Susan Elizabeth England

Jan 18, 2024

Susan Elizabeth England, age 71, of Alliance, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early Thursday morning, January 18, 2024. That she was a beloved, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother is a vast understatement. 

She was born August 24, 1952 and lovingly adopted as a newborn by Ina Louise (Erb) and Howard Emmet Sutton; and with her brother, Jeff, raised as their own....

Daniel Richards

Daniel Richards

Jan 15, 2024

Daniel Richards, age 62, of Alliance, passed away on January 15, 2024.

Barbara Jean Pierce

Barbara Jean Pierce

Jan 15, 2024

Barbara Jean Pierce, age 100, passed away on January 15, 2024.

She was born on January 3, 1924, in Alliance, to Fred L. Bates Sr. and Elsie (Garman) Bates.

Barbara graduated from Alliance High School in 1942. She was a former member of United Presbyterian Church in Alliance and a current member of Ascension Lutheran Church in North Olmsted, Ohio.

Barbara volunteered as...

Jack W. Render

Jack W. Render

Jan 14, 2024

Jack W. Render, age  84, of Copeland Oaks, formerly of Salem, Iva, SC & Alliance went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, January 14th surrounded by family

He was born August 1, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of the late Rita Wright and the late Wilson Render.

He married Janice Rutherford in Lapeer, Michigan on June 11, 1960, and...

Angela L. Brokaw

Angela L. Brokaw

Jan 10, 2024

Angela L. Brokaw, age 28, passed away on January 10, 2024.

She was born on June 8, 1995, in Akron, Ohio and was adopted by Ray and Theresa (Burke) Brokaw.

Angela graduated from Southeast High School in Ravenna. She loved to read, write and spend time with her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents;...

Shelba J. Ware

Shelba J. Ware

Jan 2, 2024

Shelba J. Ware, age 85, passed away on January 2, 2024.

She was born on November 10, 1938, in Junior, West Virginia, to Elmo and Oma (Ware) Hutzler.

Shelba worked as a cleaner for the Alliance City Schools where she spent her time cleaning the Glamorgan Castle. She lived a happy, simple life and loved taking care of her family.

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Marlene M. Haines

Marlene M. Haines

Jan 2, 2024

Marlene M. Haines, age 92, passed away on January 2, 2024.

She was born on August 1, 1931, in Alliance, to Earl and Mabel (Myers) Mergenthaler.

Marlene graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as a machine operator at Buckeye Packaging until her retirement. Marlene enjoyed music and playing cards.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, LuAnn...

Patricia A. Zerby

Patricia A. Zerby

Jan 1, 2024

Patty A. Zerby, age 75, passed away on January 1, 2024.

She was born on October 18, 1948, in Alliance, to Edward and Lena (Lacivita) Adams Sr.

Patty graduated from Marlington High School in 1967. She met and fell in love with her husband, Robert Zerby, at Fairmont Children’s Home. Patty worked as a nurse’s aide at Alliance Hospital, Dr....

William L. Cutright

William L. Cutright

Dec 30, 2023

William “Bill” L. Cutright Jr. passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023, at the age of 75.

Bill was born on July 28, 1948, in Alliance to William L Cutright Sr. and Frances Riggs. He was a 1968 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School.  He served his country in the Army from 1968 to 1970.

Bill attended North Gate Church...

Emma Jean Jefferson

Emma Jean Jefferson

Dec 30, 2023

Emma Jean Fisher-Good-Jefferson “Mama”, age 76, was received by our Heavenly Father on December 30, 2023 in her home in Alliance with her family by her side.

She was born on September 17, 1947, in Alliance, to the late Mack and Elizabeth Monroe-Fisher. She was educated in the Alliance City Schools.

Emma loved to cook, host parties and spend time...

Gary Alan Gang

Gary Alan Gang

Dec 29, 2023

Gary Alan Gang, of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away December 29, 2023.

He was born in Alliance on April 13, 1944 to Charles II and Dorothy Gang.

Gary graduated from Alliance High School in 1962. He worked for Kunztman Trucking and was a police officer for Marlboro Township before moving to Florida in 1989 where he retired from Sexton Foods...

Tracy Ann Carnahan

Tracy Ann Carnahan

Dec 29, 2023

Tracy Ann Carnahan, age 57, passed away on December 29, 2023.

She was born on February 23, 1966, in Warren, to Thomas Richard Dugan and Grace Evelyn (Albright) McNeal.

Tracy graduated from Jackson Milton High School. She worked at Coastal Pet in a variety of positions for over 19 years. Tracy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Jeffrey A. McIlvain

Jeffrey A. McIlvain

Dec 27, 2023

Jeffrey A. McIlvain, age 55, passed away on December 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born March 14, 1968 to Robert and Maxine (Croley) McIlvain of Alliance.

He graduated from Marlington High School in 1986 and immediately became an electrician, working for Ruhl Electric and eventually becoming a journeyman electrician in the IBEW Local 540.

Jeff was truly...

Ralph J. Hurley

Ralph J. Hurley

Dec 24, 2023

Ralph J. Hurley, age 80, passed away on December 24, 2023, going home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ralph was born in Dayton, Ohio. Then as a child, he lived in several places out west before moving to Newton Falls, Ohio, where he graduated from high school in 1961.  He attended Grove City College and The...

Liana Lumpp

Liana Lumpp

Dec 23, 2023

Liana Lumpp, age 61, passed away on December 23, 2023.

She was born on December 10, 1962, in Canton, to Robert and Mary Lou (Wish) Kuemerle.

Liana graduated from Central High School in 1981 and worked in food service at Biery Cheese. Liana enjoyed cooking and even made her own mustard.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother;...

James Teeters

James Teeters

Dec 23, 2023

James Teeters, age 77, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 after his battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on October 3, 1946, in Alliance, to Dr. John W and Alma (Tierney) Teeters.

A graduate of Marlington High School and Kent State University, Jim retired from the Carpenter Shop at Kent State.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army...

Marilyn J. Young

Marilyn J. Young

Dec 21, 2023

Marilyn J. Young, age 83, passed away on December 21, 2023.

She was born on January 22, 1940, in Alliance, to Robert G. and Helen (Barth) Mellor.

Per Marilyn’s wished no services will be held.