Obituaries

Evelyn F. Deuvall

Evelyn F. Deuvall

Feb 10, 2012

Alliance, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012, at her home. She was born November 7, 1927, in Columbiana County, Ohio to Charles H. and Elizabeth V. (Kirk) Bell. A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School, Evelyn worked for Manhatten Cleaners and A.M. Employee's Credit Union. A faithful member of Vine Street United Methodist Church, where she volunteered at...

Ricardo R. "Rick" Marsili

Ricardo R. "Rick" Marsili

Feb 10, 2012

Ricardo R. "Rick" Marsili, age 63, of Alliance, died at 11:14 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012, at Aultman Hospital. He was born February 4, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Clemente Marsili and Betty (Kolar) Marsili. A high school graduate, Ricardo worked as an engineer for AT & T. His survivors include his wife, Gemma (Borbajo) Marsili of Alliance; father,...

Barbara E. "Bobi" (Reisch) Bodo

Barbara E. "Bobi" (Reisch) Bodo

Feb 8, 2012

Barbara E. "Bobi" (Reisch) Bodo, age 75, of Alliance, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born December 23, 1936, in Alliance, to Norman Reisch and Lucille Cordelia (Schrader) Reisch, and was a lifetime resident of Alliance. A 1954 graduate of Alliance High School, Bobi worked as a clerk for 30 years for...

John E. Crawford

John E. Crawford

Feb 1, 2012

John E. Crawford, age 87, of Alliance, died at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 1, 1924, in Alliance, Ohio, to Arthur B. Crawford and Nora S. (Miller) Crawford. A graduate of Alliance High School, John attended Ohio State University, where he studied dentistry. In 1951, he received his D.D.S. After practicing dentistry...

Parma Jean (Soviero) Carretta

Parma Jean (Soviero) Carretta

Jan 31, 2012

Parma Jean (Soviero) Carretta, age 95, of Alliance, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Salem Community Hospital. She was born June 17, 1916, in Alliance. She was a 1935 graduate of Alliance High School and employed as an educational supervisor for Singer Sewing Company prior to her marriage. She worked with her husband, Ernest, at the former...

Anna Popovich

Anna Popovich

Jan 30, 2012

Anna Popovich, age 94, of Alliance, passed away, at 12:20 p.m. Monday January 30, 2012, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. Anna was born February 12, 1917, in Bobtown, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Mary (Kratky) Svoboda. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance, where she ushered for more than 20 years. She enjoyed bowling, cooking,...

Sharon Rae (Boyd) Kelley

Sharon Rae (Boyd) Kelley

Jan 29, 2012

Sharon Rae (Boyd) Kelley, age 39, of Alliance, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2012, at her home after a short illness. She is loved and will be deeply missed. She was born November 20, 1972, in Cleveland, to Samuel P. Boyd and Shirley Ellen (Oney) Boyd. Sharon left behind a loving husband, Steven Dale Kelley, whom she married...

M. Jane Albu

M. Jane Albu

Jan 29, 2012

M. Jane Albu, age 89, of Sebring, formerly of Alliance, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Crandall Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1922, in Akron to Clifton Andrew and Helen (Pursell) Andrew and was a lifelong area resident. Jane was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. She was employed as a cook for Alliance schools,...

William D. Simmons

William D. Simmons

Jan 26, 2012

William D. Simmons, age 83, of Alliance, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his home. He was born January 17, 1929, in Akron, to John Simmons and Jesse (Clark) Simmons, and has resided in the Alliance area since 1996. A 1949 graduate of East High School in Akron, Bill worked as a tire builder with Goodyear Tire...

Thelma Carpenter

Thelma Carpenter

Jan 26, 2012

Thelma Carpenter, age 91, of Salem, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born March 29, 1920, in Deerfield, Ohio to Harvey and Verda (Woodward) Williams. Mrs. Carpenter was formerly employed at Alliance Manufacturing, and Strong Enamel in Sebring. Thelma enjoyed playing cards, fishing, bowling, traveling, camping, going to the theatre, and...

Pete W. Solvey

Pete W. Solvey

Jan 26, 2012

Pete W. Solvey, age 66, of Waynesburg, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born December 17, 1945, in Canton Township to Michael and Mabel L. (Numan) Solvey and has resided in Waynesburg for 27 years. Pete was a proud truck driver for Smith Evergreen Nursery, in Magnolia, and...

Ralph Carl Kline III

Ralph Carl Kline III

Jan 26, 2012

Ralph Carl Kline III, age 50, of Alliance, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at his home. He was born March 5, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina to Ralph Carl Kline II and Polly Jo (Marshall) Kline. A 1980 graduate of Marlington High School, Ralph attended Kent State University, where he studied Criminal Justice. In 1994, he graduated...

John Snyder

John Snyder

Jan 25, 2012

John Snyder, age 41, of Alliance, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born May 28, 1970, in Alliance, Ohio, to Edward G. Snyder and Marie (Bichsel) Snyder. John was a graduate of Western Reserve High School. He was employed as a carpenter for 16 years at...

Barbara A. Katich

Barbara A. Katich

Jan 24, 2012

Barbara A. Katich, age 73, of Minerva, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. She was born March 17, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of Andy Czikra and Elizabeth (Williams) Czikra. Barbara was a graduate of Alliance High School and taught art at various locations. She was a member of St. Joseph...

Earl T. Day

Earl T. Day

Jan 21, 2012

Earl T. Day, age 82, of Marlboro, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born March 14, 1929, in Elkins, West Virginia, to the late Isaac C. and Ourtilia May (Mallow) Day. Earl attended the Marlboro Assembly of God and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After...

Mary (Hampu) Dan

Mary (Hampu) Dan

Jan 17, 2012

Mary (Hampu) Dan, age 88, of Twinsburg, formerly of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Aurora Manor. She was born April 17, 1923, in Scoriu, Romania, to George S. Hampu and Ana (Orzea) Hampu. Mary was a graduate of Mount Union College where she earned her Bachelor of Education and...

Michelle L. Thayer

Michelle L. Thayer

Jan 14, 2012

Michelle L. Thayer, age 45, of Alliance, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012. Michelle was born December 9, 1966, in Canton to Verle Thayer and Sandra (Mummert) Thayer. She attended Marlington Public Schools. Survivors include her father, Verle Thayer; son, Jaden Thayer; brother, Greg Thayer; nephew, Adam Thayer; and step-grandfather, William (Kathy) Saltsman, all of Alliance. She was...

Frank Harold Denny

Frank Harold Denny

Jan 12, 2012

Frank Harold Denny, age 92, of Damascus, went home to Heaven after his final suffering, at 4:26 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Crandall Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1919 in Salem, Ohio to Leroy and Bertha (Althouse) Denny. A self employed dairy farmer for many years, Frank never lost his love for farming. He formerly worked at...

Doris Mary (Webster) Wentzel

Doris Mary (Webster) Wentzel

Jan 11, 2012

Doris Mary Webster Wentzel, age 83, of Beloit, died at 8:34 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, to Thomas Paul Webster and Bessie Edith (Stroup) Webster. Doree was a 1946 graduate of Alliance High School where she participated in the marching band as a majorette....

Porter W. Hickman

Porter W. Hickman

Jan 9, 2012

Porter W. Hickman age 54, of Homeworth died at 10:48 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Oakhill Life Care Center. He was born March 30, 1957, in Alliance, Ohio, to Edgar V. and Delores (Moore) Hickman and was a lifelong area resident. A 1975 graduate of West Branch High School, Porter was employed at TTI (the former Hoover Company). Porter...