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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kody D. Thayer
Jan 5, 2012
Kody D. Thayer, age 15, of Alliance, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was born July 10, 1996 in Alliance to Michelle Thayer. Kody was a student at Marlington High School. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, playing video games, being in the woods, and spending time with his friends. Survivors include his parents; brother, Jaden Thayer of Alliance; grandfather, Verle Thayer;...
Kody Thayer
Jan 5, 2012
Kody D. Thayer, age 15, of Alliance, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was born July 10, 1996 in Alliance to Michelle Thayer. Kody was a student at Marlington High School. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, playing video games, being in the woods, and spending time with his friends. Survivors include his parents; brother, Jaden Thayer of Alliance; grandfather, Verle Thayer;...
Everett Rose
Jan 5, 2012
Everett Rose, age 89, of Alliance died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Community Care Center. He was born October 5, 1922, in Clairfield, Tennessee. Everett attended school in Kentucky and was employed as a warehouse manager at Cope Furniture. He attended Pine Lake Christian Church, liked hunting, fishing, and gardening, especially growing tomatoes. Everett was a United...
Patricia O. Freshly
Jan 4, 2012
Patricia O. Freshly, age 81, of Alliance, died at 10:25 a.m., January 4, 2012, at McCrea Manor. She was born January 2, 1931, in Elkmills, MD, to Bayard and Carrie Cornelia (Carter) Mann. She was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling, knitting and collecting bells. Patricia was a member of the Farm Women's Club. Survivors include her husband, Robert Freshly, whom...
Dana W. Duff
Jan 4, 2012
Dana W. Duff, age 74, of Atwater, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his home. He was born January 21, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia, to Rex Duff and Kathryn (Ransom) Duff. Dana graduated from the former Marlboro High School and was employed as an electrician at General Motors before retiring after 25 years of service. He...
Joan M. Wright
Jan 1, 2012
Joan M. Wright, age 74, of Florida, formerly of Alliance, died January 1, 2012 in Canton. She was born October 15, 1937, in Alliance to Harold T. Wright and Freda M. (Routh) Wright Jurs. A graduate of Alliance High School, Joan graduated from Mount Union College as a Music Major. She worked as a teacher in Dade County, Florida, where...
Orla M. Madsen
Dec 31, 2011
Orla passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Orla was a resident of Alliance, Ohio.


