Obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

Marilyn A. (Dowling) Sandru, age 86, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2023.

She was born on August 25, 1936, in Alliance, Ohio, to Marvin and Evelyn (Baker) Dowling.

Marilyn graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as the East Ohio Machinery Office Manager and the Alliance Area Chamber...

Feb 16, 2023

Steven P. “Riz” Risden, age 47, of Alliance, passed away on February 16, 2023.

He was born on December 9, 1975, in Alliance, to Robert and Barbara (May) Risden Jr.

Steven graduated from Alliance High School in 1995.

He was a member of the Elks and enjoyed playing cards, golfing and riding four-wheelers....

Feb 15, 2023

Sandra L. Gampo of Alliance went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2023, at the age of 82. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Alliance on January 15, 1941, to Earl and Mary Isabelle (Myers) Seevers. She graduated from United High School in 1959...

Feb 13, 2023

Daniel W. Kirkendall, age 62, of Alliance, died at Mercy Medical Center Monday, February 13, 2023.

He was born October 18, 1960 in Alliance, Ohio to Jerry L. Kirkendall and Sharon K. (Ullman) Kirkendall Riddle.

Daniel attended Alliance High School, and Amarillo Community College.

Daniel drove truck for many years, before retiring from...

Feb 12, 2023

Judge James H. Williams, age 88, passed away on February 12, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 20, 1934, in Salem, to Howard H. and Lucy Williams.

Jim was raised in Berlin Center, Ohio and graduated from Berlin Center High School in 1952. He earned his B.A. degree in pre-law studies...

Feb 11, 2023

Patricia J. (Cribbs) Dearth, age 75, passed away on February 11, 2023.

She was born on April 13, 1947, in Akron, to Earl V. Cribbs and Mildred G. (Waller) Cribbs.

Pat graduated from Alliance High School in 1965. She worked at the Alliance Auto Club before becoming a secretary for Mobile Consultants for over 35...

Feb 10, 2023

Patricia Arlene (Godsey) Lambert, age 90, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023.

She was born February 1, 1933, in Alliance, to Lee and Annie (Barricks) Godsey.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Patricia worked for many years at a collection office in Alliance.  She enjoyed puzzles and crossword puzzles and was an avid Indians...

Feb 9, 2023

Judith A. Kingan, age 75, passed away on February 9, 2023.

She was born on November 1, 1947, in Wooster, to David and Mildred (Warner) Hostetler.

Judith graduated from Goshen College in Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in home economics. She taught K-12 at Alliance Christian Center School for 10 years and then taught adult...

Feb 5, 2023

Nelson Elroy Baker, age 92, of Alliance, passed away on February 5, 2023.

He was born on December 24, 1930, in Alliance, to Arthur and Martha (Day) Baker.

Nelson was a 1949 graduate of Alliance High School.  He then graduated from Cleveland Fenn College School of Engineering and worked as a professional engineer at Morgan...

Feb 1, 2023

Carol J. Slusser, age 82, of Alliance, passed away on February 1, 2023.

She was born January 21, 1941, in Alliance, Ohio to Earl and Hazel Johnson LeMay.

A graduate of Alliance High School Carol worked as a billing clerk. She had been a member of Alliance Friends Church.

An avid reader, she...

Feb 1, 2023

Darla Dean Kelly, age 84, passed away on February 1, 2023 with her loving family around her.

She was born on March 26, 1938, in Atwater, to Clifford and Ethel (Urmson) Buck.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Darla served in the U.S. Army and had been stationed at the Pentagon. She then worked for...

Feb 1, 2023

Mary L. Pelger, age 95, passed away on February 1, 2023.

She was born on July 19, 1927, in Woodlawn, PA, to Sam and Thelma (Pritchard) Albert.

Mary graduated from Alliance High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Barbara (Jay) Oyster; her son, Robert (Terri) Pelger; five grandchildren, Greg,...

Jan 23, 2023

Thomas Alan Morris, who loved the Lord, was called home on January 23, 2023, and will be desperately missed by his loving family and many friends.

He was born June 28, 1951 in Morgantown, WV to devoted parents, Virginia ‘Katie’ and Norval Morris. He was blessed with loving grandparents, Clarence and Lettie May West, and George and...

Jan 23, 2023

Victor D. Vickers, age 76, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023.

He was born on November 10, 1946, to the late Richard and Pearl (Mattern) Vickers.

Vic was a veteran of the United States Navy and served our country for 4 years. Living a farm life and owning his guitar shop...

Jan 23, 2023

Carol L. Woolf, age 85, of Alliance, passed away on January 23, 2023 at Canterbury Villa.

She was born in Alliance to Michael G. and Matilda (Tillie) Ameser.

Mrs. Woolf was a 1955 graduate of Alliance High School. Her employment began with Mount Union College, continuing with Universal Co-Op, T&W Stamping, Sancap, G&S Printing and...

Jan 22, 2023

Stephanie C. “Fanny” Jones Miller, age 95, of Alliance, passed away January 22, 2023 at Bel-Air Care Center.

She was born June 4, 1927 in Antwerp, Belgium to Matthew and Simonee Horemans.

Stephanie and her family survived the German Invasion in 1940. In 1945 while working for the Red Cross, Stephanie met her soon to...

Jan 21, 2023

Willard Carver, age 79, passed away on January 21, 2023 in Alliance.

He was born on June 20, 1943, in Deerfield, OH to William and Estella (Jeffries) Carver.

Willard attended Southeast High school. He spent most of his years as a machinist.

Willard was the co-founder of GNW Aluminum in Alliance, OH. He...

Jan 20, 2023

John H. Hunter, age 81, of Alliance, passed peacefully at his home on January 20th with his loving wife by his side.

He was born July 11, 1941 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Howard E. and Lillian A. (Earhart) Hunter.

A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, John served in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman...

Jan 17, 2023

Nancy Ludwig, age 77, of Alliance, passed away on January 17, 2023.

She was born on March 4, 1945, in Alliance, to Cecil and Mary (Greene) Warner.

Nancy worked as a medical records manager for over 25 years at Horizon Meadows until her retirement.

Nancy enjoyed playing Playstation and cards, as well as...

Jan 16, 2023

Dr. Wayne V. Denny, age 80, of Alliance, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

Wayne was born October 3, 1942 in Alliance, Ohio to Richard L. and Geneive B. (Cameron) Denny.

A graduate of Alliance High School

Wayne received his B.S. in Elementary Education from Mount...