Obituaries

Richard David Quillman

Richard David Quillman

Jan 8, 2013

Richard David Quillman, age 84, of Alliance, died at 10:16 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at his home. He was born October 14, 1928, in Waynesburg, Ohio, to Harry E. and Gail (Viles) Quillman and has lived in Alliance since 1929. Richard retired from Marlington Schools in February of 1994, after 30 years of service, and was owner of Perma...

Ferdinard M. Yoder

Ferdinard M. Yoder

Jan 8, 2013

Ferdinand M. Yoder, 74, of Alliance, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 8, 2013. At a gospel tent meeting, when Ferd was a teenager, he placed all of his trust in Christ as his Savior. Through all the trials and temptations he faced in his life, God's mercy and grace always protected...

Jane E. Stevens

Jane E. Stevens

Jan 8, 2013

Jane E. Stevens, age 92, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1920, in Alliance, Ohio, to Edson J. and Elizabeth (Garman) Stevens, and was a lifelong Alliance resident. A 1938 graduate of Alliance High School, Jane was employed as a secretary...

Carl A. DeTata

Carl A. DeTata

Jan 7, 2013

Carl A. DeTata, age 94, of Alliance, died at 3:20 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2013, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born April 24, 1918, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Alpinio and Ernesti (Zarlenya) DeTata. Carl was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from Wean Company as a machinist. He is survived by his companion of 21 years,...

William F. Blatt

William F. Blatt

Jan 7, 2013

William F. "Bill" Blatt, age 93 of Alliance, died at 12:55 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2013 at the St. Joseph Care Center. He was born December 28, 1919 in Moundsville, WVa. to Aloysius and Cordelia (Shutler) Blatt. Mr. Blatt was a milkman for 30 years and later, a monument salesman and owner of Blatt Monument Co. A member of St....

Paula A. Moore

Paula A. Moore

Jan 7, 2013

Paula A. Moore, age 74, of Alliance, died at 6:55 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2013 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born April 24, 1938 in Pomeroy, Ohio to Paul E. and Irene Augusta (Eakin) Moore. Paula worked as a nursing assistant at Alliance Community Hospital for many years. Paula enjoyed taking care of her cats, and loved taking road...

Raymond D. Detchon

Raymond D. Detchon

Jan 3, 2013

Raymond D. Detchon, age 88, of Alliance, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Canterbury Villa of Alliance. He was born December 3, 1924, in Beloit, Ohio, to Ocie and Irene (Boyle) Detchon and attended the former Beloit High School. Mr. Detchon retired from American Steel in 1981 after 11 years as a stores accountant, previously employed...

Lou Ellen B. Garlanger

Lou Ellen B. Garlanger

Jan 3, 2013

Lou Ellen (Farquhar) Garlanger, age 87, of Alliance, died at 3:45 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013, at McCrea Manor. She was born September 9, 1925, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Lester and Margarite (Hamlin) Farquhar. Lou Ellen was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, liked singing gospel hymns, crocheting and making Barbie doll clothes. She is survived by...

Minaxiben Kapadia

Minaxiben Kapadia

Dec 31, 2012

Minaxiben Kapadia, age 93, of Alliance, formerly of Ashtabula, died at 4 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born in Gujrat, India, to Narayan and Parvadi Sharti. Mrs. Kapadia was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards and watching the Price is Right. Survivors include her sons, Paresh Kapadia and Ajaye Kapadia; and daughter, Kalpana Shah;...

Paul J. McGuire

Paul J. McGuire

Dec 30, 2012

Paul J. McGuire, age 77, of Alliance, died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday December 30, 2012 at his home with his family. He was born September 18, 1935 in Alliance, Ohio to Joseph and Lillian (Karper) McGuire. A 1953 graduate of Alliance High School, Paul worked as a Machinist for more than 60 years. Paul was a member of St. Joseph...

Joan Doreen Raynes

Joan Doreen Raynes

Dec 28, 2012

Joan Doreen Raynes, age 89, of Alliance, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday December 28, 2012, at Crandall Medical Center. Joan was born November 29, 1923 in Sheffield, United Kingdom, to Harold Herbert and Hilda Maude (Harlow) Smith. Joan attended English Public Schools in Sheffield, and Grenoside, up to the "O" level. During the 1960's, she was the Steubenville Public School...

James M. Bryant

James M. Bryant

Dec 28, 2012

James M. Bryant, age 55, of Youngstown, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. He was born October 24, 1957 in Alliance, Ohio to Sterril and Virginia (Spithas) Bryant and graduated from Alliance High School. He was currently working in newspaper delivery in Youngstown. He is survived by his companion, Deborah; three children Paul (Monica), Aaron (Erika) and...

James Richard Dillon

James Richard Dillon

Dec 27, 2012

James Richard Dillon, age 90, of Alliance, died at 8:21 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Sterling House of Alliance. He was born November 4, 1922, in Alliance, Ohio, to Howard and Pauline (Nelson) Dillon and was a lifelong Alliance resident. He was a graduate of the former Marlboro High School and the Indiana Institute of Technology. James was owner...

Patricia A. Walborn

Patricia A. Walborn

Dec 26, 2012

Patricia A. Walborn, age 88, of Alliance, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Bel-Air Care Center. She was born May 14, 1924, in Alliance, Ohio, to James L. and Daisy Aileen (Lane) Anderson and was a lifelong Alliance resident. A 1943 Alliance High School graduate, Patricia was a member of First Baptist Church and past member of...

Isabelle M. Stoia

Isabelle M. Stoia

Dec 25, 2012

Isabelle M. Stoia, age 87, of Alliance, died at 5:05 p.m., Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1925, in Virginia, Minnesota, to Pasquale and Maria (Rozzi) Pazzelli. A 1942 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Virginia, MN, Isabelle graduated in 1948 from the former Alliance City Hospital School of Nursing, before retiring after...

Anita Herzberger

Anita Herzberger

Dec 23, 2012

Anita Tempia (Williams) Herzberger, age 85, of Sebring, passed away, at 4:28 p.m. Sunday December 23, 2012, at Crandall Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1927, in Power, (near Follansbee) W. Va., to Edward A. and Gertrude Louise (Durbin) Williams. Anita was a graduate of Wintersville High School and Steubenville Business College. She was a member and attended the...

Carson Michael Ross

Carson Michael Ross

Dec 23, 2012

Carson Michael Ross, infant son of Ronnie and Sarah (Rhome) Ross, of Alliance, passed away at 6:41 a.m. Sunday, December 23, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Carson is survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Ronald Vicars and Jelina Ross, and maternal grandparents, Roger (Tracy) Rhome all of Alliance. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are by...

Ann (Sandi) Popa

Ann (Sandi) Popa

Dec 21, 2012

Ann (Sandi) Popa, age 94, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, at Acoma Health Care in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born to Maria and Irmie Sandi on January 13, 1918, in Alliance, Ohio. Ann graduated from Alliance High School in 1937. She and her family moved to Palmdale, CA and then to Arizona. Ann worked for Alliance First National Bank...

Lawrence Robert Schoenauer III

Lawrence Robert Schoenauer III

Dec 16, 2012

Lawrence R. Schoenauer, III, age 16, of Alliance, died at 5:38 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2012. He was born December 28, 1995, in El Paso, Texas, to Lawrence R. Schoenauer Jr. and Rachel Smith. Lawrence was a student at Marlington High School. A member of the Alliance Church of Christ, he was a leader for Youth for Christ and mentored...

Wilma Lee Landwert

Wilma Lee Landwert

Dec 15, 2012

Wilma Lee Landwert, age 59, of Alliance, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 15, 2012, at her home. She was born February 15, 1953, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late George and Betty (Cassiday) Stuchell and lived most of her life in Alliance. Wilma graduated from high school and was employed at Alliance Abrasives. Wilma is survived by her partner, Harvey Kiser;...