Obituaries

Oct 18, 2023

Violet Marie Obney, age 74, passed away on October 18, 2023.

She was born on December 29, 1947, in Hartville, Ohio, to Floyd and Beatrice Smalley.

Violet attended Grace Cathedral. She enjoyed going to amusement parks and Heggy’s with her kids.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sherry (Keith) Atherton; son, Billy Obney; grandchildren, Ashley Lynn Laughery,...

Oct 18, 2023

Ruth Anne Swift, age 98, of Paris, Ohio, passed away on October 18, 2023.

She was born on August 29, 1925, in Alliance, Ohio, to Howard L. Myers and Fay (Nile) MyersPARENTS.

Ruth Anne received her Bachelors’ of Science degree from Mount Union College in 1946 with a major in chemistry. She worked as a chemist at both Transue...

Oct 16, 2023

Curtis C. Pascley Jr., age 80, passed away on October 16, 2023.

He was born on April 17, 1943, in Gilbertown, AL, to Curtis C. Pascley Sr. and Armatha Young.

Curtis worked at Alliance Crane, American Steel Foundries then at American Casting until his retirement. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Curtis enjoyed working on cars and...

Oct 14, 2023

Joanne R. Abrams, age 92, of Alliance died peacefully Saturday October 14, 2023 at her home.

 

She was born February 6, 1931 in Mercer, Pennsylvania to James N. Barnes and Lucille (Russell) Barnes Miller.

 

Joanne was employed as a Cook for Alliance City Schools for seventeen years, before retiring in 1986.

 

She formerly attended Union Avenue United...

Oct 12, 2023

 

Joyce Ellen Patrick Kamil, of Palm Coast, Florida, age 87, passed away on October 12, 2023.

She was born on June 6, 1936, in Alliance, to Elmer and Anna Patrick.

Joyce worked for General Motors for 30 years until her retirement in 2000. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. Joyce will be greatly...

Oct 11, 2023

 

Martha L. (Messenheimer) Reed, age 79, passed away on October 11, 2023.

She was born on May 27, 1944 at Cutbank Montana Hospital, to George Walter “Walt” and Barbara June (Wilson) Messenheimer.

Martha graduated from Alliance High School in 1962 and then Hannah Mullins School of PN in 1963. She started her career as an LPN at Aultman Hospital,...

Oct 4, 2023

 

Susan Elizabeth Ranft Gates, 61, passed in her home October 4, 2023. Susan was born and raised in Arizona to Harold and Dotty Ranft.  At 17, Susan moved to Ohio where she met her love, made a home, raised a family, and enjoyed life to the fullest the remainder of her days. Susan is survived by her husband, children,...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Edison Napier Jr. was born September 10, 1938 in Gilbertown, Alabama to Edison Sr. and Carrie Napier.

Edison Napier Jr., a.k.a. Nip, was a veteran of the US Air Force. He could fix any car that was put in front of him. He loved fishing, Bingo, and always played the Ohio Lottery. He was quite an athlete and worked...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Kent William Walter, age 70, passed away on October 3, 2023.

He was born on November 23, 1952, in Alliance, to Floyd Sr. and Frances (Formby) Walter.

Kent worked for, then owned, Walter Heating and Cooling, a company started by his father in 1942, until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Alliance for over...

Oct 2, 2023

 

Donna J. Kelly, age 80, passed away on October 2, 2023.

She was born on April 30 1943, in Sebring, to Thomas and Ethel (McDonough) Newcomer.

Donna was a member of First Assembly Church of God.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dale L. Kelly; her sons, Donald (Brenda) Newcomer and David (Carol) Newcomer; and a...

Oct 1, 2023

C. Dolores “Dee” Lapp, age 93, passed away on October 1, 2023.

She was born on September 21, 1930, in Wheeling, WV, to Clarence and Louella (Hawkins) Greek.

Dee graduated from Alliance High School in 1949. She was a beautician and beauty school instructor. Dee operated her own shop in Alliance for several years.

She was a lifetime member of...

Sep 28, 2023

Carla Alysia Royster, 69, of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Carla was born August 11, 1954 in Alliance to the late Freddie Morris and William Townes.

Carla loved her family and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved cooking, watching Sara Jakes and spending...

Sep 27, 2023

John F. Holsopple, age 67, passed away on September 27, 2023 at his home.

He was born on December 18, 1955, in Alliance, to Forest M. and Marie Mae (Altop) Holsopple.

He graduated from Marlington High School in 1974. John was the owner operator of John Holsopple Milk Transport.

He was an avid golfer and bowler and belonged to several...

Sep 20, 2023

 

 

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Evelyn Louise Burbick Yaggi, of Beloit, Ohio, passed away September 20, 2023, at the age of 97.

  

She was born August 20, 1926, in Beloit, daughter of Orville Burbick and Emma Brunner Burbick.

 

Evelyn was a soft-spoken, patient, and kindhearted person who cared for her family, her community, and those...

Sep 17, 2023

Together Again- Kenneth Marshall Brown, age 97, passed away on September 17, 2023 at McCrea Manor Nursing Home.

Born on February 21, 1926, Ken was a lifelong resident of Alliance. On September 22, 1951 he married his wife of 70 years, Doris Rufibach. Ken and Doris were parents to three sons, Keith (Margaret), David (Anjie), and the...

Sep 16, 2023

Golden “Butch” Richard Engle, age 92, passed away on September 16, 2023.

He was born on April 12, 1931, in Beloit, Ohio, to Golden J. and Doris (Webber) Engle.

Butch enlisted in the United States Army when he was 17 years old. He was a Sgt. First Class and earned a Korean Service Medal, six...

Sep 14, 2023

Phyllis Weber, age 93, of Atwater, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1929, in Akron, to Stephen and Opal Oakes.Phyllis graduated from South High School and continued her education at Akron University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She returned to Akron University after her children were raised and graduated in...

Sep 13, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Huffman Sr., age 97, passed away on September 13, 2023.

He was born on November 11, 1925, in Alliance, to Willard and Gertrude (Meadows) Huffman.

Bob attended Alliance High School. He worked for B&W Tube in Alliance for 37 years until his retirement in 1983. Bob served honorably in the Army in...

Sep 13, 2023

Together Again-

Janet Irene Borland, age 95, passed away on September 13, 2023.

She was born on June 25, 1928 in Kensington Ohio to Stella Belle Reed and Riley Hargest Hutson.

Janet married Robert Clark Borland in Carroll, Ohio on June 29, 1946. She retired from Alliance Manufacturing after working over 40 years....

Sep 11, 2023

John Lewis Wheeler, age 91, passed away on September 11, 2023.

He was born on April 7, 1932, in Fleshing, Ohio, to Cecil J. and Lela (Foreman) Wheeler.

John worked as a maintenance welder for Ford Motor Company, Canton Forge, B&W Rush St. and Maritime Boat Company. He retired in 1994 with over 25 years...