Ruth E. Hartzell
Jun 1, 2012
Ruth E. (Grant) Hartzell, age 88, of Alliance died at 11:10 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at Aultman Hospital. She was born June 2, 1923, in Alliance, the daughter of the late Lew and Jennie Grant, and was a lifetime resident of Alliance. Ruth, a 1941 graduate of Louisville High School, was a seamstress, homemaker and a member of the...
Daniel Paul Swonger
May 29, 2012
Daniel Paul Swonger, age 38, of Louisville, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 as the result of an accident on Easton St. Daniel was born July 16, 1973 in Canton, Ohio to Robert and Carol (Baker) Swonger. A graduate of Marlington High School, Daniel formerly worked for Trelleborg for twelve years. The most important things to Daniel...
Mary Jane Gampo
May 28, 2012
Mary Jane Gampo, age 83, of Alliance, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born December 14, 1928, in Darlington, Pennsylvania, to Pete and Anna (Mirron) Nutial. Mary Jane graduated from Alliance High School and previously worked at the Ravenna Arsenal as a Security Guard. Survivors include her children, Wesley P. Gampo, John...
Charles William Weiser
May 28, 2012
Charles William Weiser, 77, of Massillon, Ohio, died at Mercy Medical Center, Monday, May 28, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born August 13, 1934, the son of Ethel and William Weiser. Charles graduated from Minerva High School in 1952. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division...
David R. Davenport
May 24, 2012
David R. Davenport, age 56, of Alliance, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012, at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 19, 1956, in Orrville, Ohio, to William J and Anna L. (Umpleby) Davenport. David graduated from Hoover High School in 1974 and attended Stark State College. He formerly worked at Alliance Castings...
Edwin G. Baker
May 23, 2012
Edwin G. Baker, 85, of Windermere, Florida, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Orlando. Eddie was born August 26, 1926, in Alliance, Ohio, the son of the late Glenn P. and Mabel Duncan Baker. He grew up in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School, before serving in the US Army, European Theater, during WWII. After the war, Eddie...
Jacob D. May
May 23, 2012
Jacob D. May, age 65, of Alliance, died at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday May 23, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born February 25, 1947, in Alliance, Ohio, to George W. May Sr. and Rosetta K. (Brunner) May. Jacob formerly attended Bolton United Methodist Church. He attended Alliance High School and worked as a truck driver for Kuntzman Trucking. Survivors...
LaVerne Bernice Iacangelo
May 19, 2012
LaVerne Bernice Iacangelo, age 85, of Cleveland, Ohio, and formerly of Washington D.C., passed away at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Bel-Air Care Center of Alliance, Ohio. She was born October 21, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank and Helenmay (Stroth) Neuman. LaVerne graduated from Roosevelt High School in Washington, D.C. and attended Maryland University. She was employed...
Rev. Fr. Raymond J. Samoila
May 18, 2012
Rev. Fr. Raymond J. Samoila, age 97, of North Canton, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, at Shepherd's Gate Assisted Living in Hartville. Fr. Ray was born January 30, 1915, in Newark, Ohio, to Joseph and Paraschiva (Mihu) Samoila. A graduate of Alba-Iula High School in Romania, Fr. Ray attended the University of King Carol I in Bucharest, Romania. He...
DeWayne E. Hoffmeyer
May 17, 2012
DeWayne E. Hoffmeyer, age 69, of Alliance, died at 2:25 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Sebring, December 22, 1942, to Mervin W. and Ruth L. (Allcorn) Hoffmeyer. DeWayne attended Berlin Center and Sebring schools, was employed as a truck driver and retired from the City of Alliance Street Department after more than...
Jeanette E. Boyce Mohr
May 9, 2012
Jeanette E. Mohr, age 93, of Alliance, died at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Community Care Center. She was born September 11, 1918, in Alliance, to Russell Ruff and Vera (Walker) Ruff. Jeanette graduated from Alliance High School in 1937, attended Alliance Business College and formerly worked for Universal Cooperatives. A lifetime member of the First Christian Church...
Rafe D. Poteet
May 5, 2012
Rafe D. Poteet, age 26, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly, at Alliance Community Hospital at 12:41 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was born May 9, 1985, in Alliance, Ohio, to William G. and Bonnie (Claycomb) Poteet. Rafe attended West Branch High School, and was formerly employed at Enviroscape's. Rafe enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family and many...
Fred Schukert
May 5, 2012
Fred Schukert, age 54 of Homeworth, died at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, after a sudden illness. He was born January 23, 1958 in Salem, Ohio to Herman C. and Margaret (Chavul) Schukert. Fred is survived by Molly Granger of Homeworth; son, Fred C. Schukert of Canton, daughters, Angela Beamer of New Hampshire; Dionza Garrison...
Mary Lou (Belcher) Baker
May 4, 2012
Mary Lou Baker, age 85, of Alliance, died at her home at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012. She was born August 20, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Henrietta Florence (Schley) and Clyde Calvin Belcher. Mary Lou graduated from South High School in Youngstown, and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio as a...
Dennis Gibbs
May 4, 2012
Dennis R. Gibbs, age 64, of Minerva, passed away unexpectedly at 8:19 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012. He was born January 26, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Ernest Gibbs and Ann (Gregory) Gibbs Cramer. A graduate of Ellet High School, Dennis was employed for more than 35 years at Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin. A U. S. Army Ranger, Dennis was a...
Mary (Belcher) Baker
May 4, 2012
Mary Lou Baker, age 85, of Alliance, died at her home at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012. She was born August 20, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Henrietta Florence (Schley) and Clyde Calvin Belcher. Mary Lou graduated from South High School in Youngstown, and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio as a...
Debra Ramsey
May 3, 2012
Debra Kay Ramsey, age 57, of Beloit, died at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born, August 9, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas, to Carl and Geneva (Fehler) Mensing and has resided in Beloit since 1983. Debra graduated from Del Valle High School in Austin, Texas, the University Of Texas College Of Pharmacy and...
Debra Kay Ramsey
May 3, 2012
Debra Kay Ramsey, age 57, of Beloit, died at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born, August 9, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas, to Carl and Geneva (Fehler) Mensing and has resided in Beloit since 1983. Debra graduated from Del Valle High School in Austin, Texas, the University Of Texas College Of Pharmacy and...
Thomas William Hazen
May 3, 2012
Thomas William Hazen, age 95, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 4, 1917, at the family farm on Snode St. He was the son of the late Oscar and Dorothy (Gautschi) Hazen. Also preceding him in death was his loving wife of 65 years, Helen (Pauli) Hazen; and his brother,...
Jennie Ruth Johnson
May 3, 2012
Jennie Ruth (Ackelson) Johnson died at her home in Deerfield on May 3, 2012. She was 92 years of age. Born in Canton, Ohio, January 4, 1920, she was the daughter of John E. and Nellie (Auld) Ackelson. Her formative years were spent in Prospect, Pennsylvania, where she attended grammar schools and graduated from Prospect High School in 1937. Ruth...


