Obituaries

Arthur Venables

Arthur Venables

May 23, 2024

Arthur Eugene (Gene) Venables departed from this life on May 23, 2024 at McCrea Manor Nursing Home following a 6 month decline in health. 

Gene was born on May 20, 1941 to Arthur Venables Jr. and Mary (Molnar) Venables. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1959 and was a proud member of the 1958 Alliance Aviator Football Team State Champs....

Marcia Lillis

Marcia Lillis

May 23, 2024

Marcia “Marcy” (Smith) Lillis left this world to be with Jesus, her lord and savior.

Marcia touched everyone she met. She was the essence of grace, compassion, and dignity through a very difficult diagnosis of ALS. She persevered from major spine surgery that rendered her unable to walk without assistance. When the ALS caused her to become wheelchair bound, she remained...

Peter Tapyrik

Peter Tapyrik

May 22, 2024

Peter Tapyrik, LSW, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished brother, uncle, and esteemed administrative licensed social worker, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his entire family and enveloped in their love as he left this world far too young.

Peter spent his life dedicated to helping others. As a...

Brent L. Bixler

Brent L. Bixler

May 18, 2024

Brent L. Bixler, age 47, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2024.

He was born on July 16, 1976, in Alliance, to Marvin L. Bixler and Cathie (Skolosh) Bixler.

Brent was a 1995 graduate of Alliance High School and was employed at Biery Cheese for more than 25 years.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served as an...

Rahn Anderson Hawkins Sr.

Rahn Anderson Hawkins Sr.

May 7, 2024

Rahn Anderson Hawkins Sr., age 69, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2024. 

He was born on April 17, 1955 to the late Steve and Almetra Hawkins.

Rahn graduated from Alliance High School in 1973. He served honorably in the United States Army. Rahn then went on to work for Timken Roller Bearing for 30 years until his retirement. He attended many...

Kathleen Louise Evans

Kathleen Louise Evans

May 6, 2024

Kathleen Louise Evans, age 83, passed away on May 6, 2024. 

She was born on October 30, 1940, in Akron, to Forest Hunter and Catherine Matilda Harouff.

Kathleen graduated from East High School in Akron and then went to officer training school for the Salvation Army in New York. She worked as a secretary at Harter Bank, Goodyear and as a medical...

Gary Donald Hunt

Gary Donald Hunt

May 5, 2024

Gary “Bear” Donald Hunt was born on November 23, 1947, in Windsor, Ontario, and passed away at his home in Alliance, Ohio on May 5, 2024, at the age of 76.

He was the son of the late Wilfred and Ellen Hunt. He is also preceded in death by his significant other, Mary Gilbert, and sisters, Patricia (Richard) Strong and Donna (Ken) Ferriss .

He is...

Evelyn Gandee

Evelyn Gandee

May 5, 2024

Evelyn Gandee, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on December 29, 1933, in Senecaville, Ohio, to Ross and Jean (Salter) Williams.

Evelyn worked in the cafeteria at Alliance City Schools. She also worked at Peoples Book Store, her favorite job. Evelyn attended Wesleyan Methodist Church. 

Evelyn...

Asher Grey Fotheringham

Asher Grey Fotheringham

May 4, 2024

Asher Grey Fotheringham, age 6, passed away on May 4, 2024 after an intense three year battle with leukemia. 

He was born on April 3, 2018 in Canton, to Cody Fotheringham and Tara Cooper.

Asher loved Legos. He was always kind and very upbeat, despite all of his struggles. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Cody (Isabella) Fotheringham; his siblings,...

Elizabeth Joyce Gorby

Elizabeth Joyce Gorby

May 2, 2024

Elizabeth Joyce Herren Gorby passed into her new life on May 2, 2024, at the age of 96. 

She was born December 14, 1927, in Beloit Ohio. She was the daughter of John and Jennie Buhler Herren. 

She attended Bricktown elementary, Sebring High School, and Mount Union College where she graduated cum laude in 1949. 

Joyce started taking piano lessons at age 6...

Sandra Kay Boehm

Sandra Kay Boehm

May 1, 2024

Sandra Kay Boehm, age 82, passed away on May 1, 2024. 

She was born on January 25, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, and adopted by Frederick and Maybel (Daley) Connerth.

Sandra graduated from Alliance High SChool. She worked as the Secretary of Interfaith Daycare for 17 years. Sandra also managed the Ministers Union and UCC House of Chautauqua  Institution for 15 years. 

Those left...

Betty Ann Schaper

Betty Ann Schaper

Apr 30, 2024

Betty Ann Schaper was born January 24, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Hugh Wildish and Eulah Warner Wildish.  

She died April 30, 2024, age 95, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Schaper, P.E., who died in 1995. 

She is survived by her five children,  daughters, Amy (David) Trotter of Huron, Ohio, Nancy...

James P. Hoover

James P. Hoover

Apr 27, 2024

Jim Hoover, age 69, passed away at his home after a brief battle with cancer on April 27, 2024. 

He was born on June 10, 1954, in Alliance, to Herb and Mae (Burns) Hoover.

Jim graduated from Marlington High School in 1972. He worked at American Steel Foundries until his retirement and then went on to work in maintenance at Altercare Nursing...

Dorothy King

Dorothy King

Apr 27, 2024

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31Dorothy Uldine King 92, of Alliance, OH, died April 27, 2024, after living a long, wonderful life that was defined by family, faith, deep friendships, and the enormous...

Warren A. Betz Sr.

Warren A. Betz Sr.

Apr 26, 2024

Warren A. Betz Sr., age 84 of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024 at McCrea Manor.

Warren was born October 11, 1939 in Beloit, Ohio to Orie G. and Nora Edith (Simmons) Betz.

A 1959 graduate of Goshen High School, Warren worked as a truck driver for Clem Lumber for seven years. He was previously employed by...

James C. Dearth

James C. Dearth

Apr 25, 2024

James (Jim) C. Dearth, age 77, passed away on April 25, 2024.  

He was born on December 19, 1946, in Alliance, to Clarence O. and Vera I. (Fenton) Dearth.

Jim graduated from West Branch High School. He was drafted shortly after graduation and served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at B&W Tube for over...

JoAnn Hickerson

JoAnn Hickerson

Apr 18, 2024

JoAnn (Jackson) Hickerson, age 77, passed away on April 18, 2024 following a 2 years illness. 

She was born in Alliance, Ohio on August 14, 1946 to M. Lucille Schreckengost Jackson and Walter L. Jackson. She was an Alliance resident most of her life.

A 1964 graduate of Marlington High School, JoAnn also graduated with a teaching degree from Mount Union College....

Alan Lee Houk

Alan Lee Houk

Apr 16, 2024

Alan Lee Houk, age 68 of Alliance, Ohio, entered eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 16 April 2024.

Alan was born on 3 March 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Gloria (Martin) Houk and Armand Houk Jr.  He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and his late wife, Susan (Moss) Houk.

He is sadly missed by...

Michael A. Fellure

Michael A. Fellure

Apr 15, 2024

Michael A. Fellure, age 33, passed away on April 15, 2024. 

He was born on June 21, 1990, in Aschassenburg, Germany, to Casey Fellure and Deanette DelPuppo Clance.

Michael graduated from Fortis College. He enjoyed music and playing guitar.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Deanette and step-father, Joseph Clance; wife, Casey Kibler; three children, Mason, Makenna, and Emory; brother,...

Karen Sue Hood

Karen Sue Hood

Apr 11, 2024

Karen Sue Hood, age 61, passed away on April 11, 2024. 

She was born on September 14, 1962, in Alliance, to Chester and Chloris (Mowen) Moreland.

Karen graduated from Minerva High School in 1980 and served in the United States Air Force. She loved music and movies.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, William Hood, Kyle McClenny, and Ashley...