Obituaries

Jimmie M. Underwood

Jimmie M. Underwood

Aug 17, 2010

Jimmie M. Underwood, age 76, of Alliance, died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Alliance Community Hospital. Jimmie was born July 27, 1934 in Russellville, Kentucky to Andrew and Ethel O. (Harris) Underwood. Jimmie retired from American Steel and later from IGA. He was a member of the National Guard. He was an avid bowler and liked to...

Gerald E. Aufrance

Gerald E. Aufrance

Aug 16, 2010

Gerald E. Aufrance, age 78, of Homeworth, Ohio, died at 9:03 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born January 17, 1932, in Homeworth, Ohio, to Elmer E. and Ruth Gladys (Nichol) Aufrance. Gerald was an Alliance High School graduate and attended Canton First Friends Church. He retired from Ohio Edison as a credit manager after...

Harold Gray

Harold Gray

Aug 12, 2010

Harold Gray, age 77, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital, after an extended illness. Harold was born October 15, 1932, in East Palestine, Ohio, to the late Adolph and Julia (Ward) Gray. He was a resident of Alliance for more than 70 years. He was an Alliance High School graduate...

Sandy Pittenger

Sandy Pittenger

Aug 11, 2010

Sandy Pittenger, age 59, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 11, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born June 12, 1951 in Alliance, Ohio to Duane and Esther (Aufrance) Weaver. A graduate of Alliance High School, Sandy attended Malone College and graduated from Ohio State University. After 29 years of service, Sandy recently retired from...

James Dezenzo

James Dezenzo

Aug 10, 2010

James A. Dezenzo, age 72, of Alliance, Ohio, died at 6:03 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. James was born, July 24, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio, to Jordan W. and Helen E. (Keller) Dezenzo. He was a 1957 graduate of Alliance High School, and was employed in the photo finishing industry for 30 years, retiring in 2003....

Bruce William Summers

Bruce William Summers

Aug 9, 2010

Bruce William Summers, age 73, died Monday, August 9, 2010, after a short illness. He was born March 2, 1937, in North Georgetown, Ohio, to Pearl (Zryd) and Hazen Summers. Bruce attended Washington Township Elementary School and graduated from Alliance High School in 1955. He worked for Summers Construction for more than 35 years, alongside his brother, Raymond. Following that,...

George Gurgle

George Gurgle

Aug 6, 2010

George Gurgle, age 89, of N. Benton, Ohio, died at 12:52 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2010, at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born October 7, 1920, in Canton, Ohio, to John and Maria Gurgle (Gergel) and was a life long area resident. George was a United States Army Veteran. He was a railroad engineer for 46...

Dolores Jadick

Dolores Jadick

Aug 4, 2010

Dolores E. Jadick, age 83, of Canton, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 10, 1927, in Alliance, Ohio, to Glenn W. and Dawn (Beans) Freshley-Murphy. Dolores graduated from Alliance High School, Bowling Green University and attended Walsh College. She received her Library Science Degree from Kent State University...

Ruth Winner

Ruth Winner

Aug 4, 2010

Ruth Evelyn Winner, age 89 of Alliance, passed away at her home at 6 p.m. Wednesday August 4, 2010 with her family at her side. She was born October 7, 1920 in Jewett, Ohio to Elton S. and Rena B. (Miller) Lowmiller. Ruth graduated valedictorian from Jewett High School and attended Canton Actual Business College. She began her career working...

Galen V. Ringer

Galen V. Ringer

Aug 3, 2010

Galen V. Ringer, age 87, of Sebring, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Crandall Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1923 in Louisville, Ohio, to Grover and Effie (Gehman) Ringer and was a lifelong area resident. Galen graduated from Marlboro High School. A self employed farmer until the age of 40, he was then a lab...

Betty Jarvis

Betty Jarvis

Aug 2, 2010

Betty L. Jarvis, age 77, of Alliance, died at 6:10 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2010 at McCrea Manor with her family at her side. She was born, October 17, 1932, in Clay, West Virginia, to Orpha Summers. A high school graduate, Betty was formerly employed by the Armour Company in Alliance for 20 years until her retirement. Survivors include her...

Lucille Zarrelli

Lucille Zarrelli

Aug 2, 2010

Lucille (Sina) Zarrelli, age 94, of Alliance, died at 12:16 p.m. Monday, August 2, 2010, at Canterbury Villa. Lucille was born March 13, 1916, in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Mary (Cin) Sina and was a lifelong Alliance resident. She attended Alliance Schools and was employed at Alliance Manufacturing for more than 15 years. Lucille was also housekeeper and...

Lowell G. Hoskins

Lowell G. Hoskins

Aug 1, 2010

Lowell G. "Sam" Hoskins, age 92, of Alliance, beloved father and grandfather, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010 at McCrea Manor. He was born February 11, 1918, in N. Georgetown, Ohio to Ace and Ethel O. (Greeneisen) Hoskins and was a lifelong Alliance resident. Sam was a member of the Alliance Baptist Temple. He attended Goshen Township High...

Thomas Bryant

Thomas Bryant

Jul 31, 2010

Thomas E. Bryant, age 43 of Alliance, passed away at 2:29 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 after an extended illness. He was born July 7, 1967 in Warren, Ohio to Chester B. and Gladys Y. (Knipp) Bryant. Thomas graduated from Alliance High School, attended Kent State University, Akron University, and graduated from Tri C - Cleveland Community College. He was...

Jean Isabel

Jean Isabel

Jul 31, 2010

Jean Isabel Coe, age 89 of Alliance, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. Jean was born December 8, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio to Albert and Katie (Auld) Wafler and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Alliance High School and 1943 graduate of Mount Union College, Jean was formerly employed by Ohio Bell...

Donald Slusser

Donald Slusser

Jul 31, 2010

Donald Richard Slusser, age 74 of Alliance, passed away at 6:41 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Aultman Hospital. He was born to William Harrison Slusser and Ida M. (Wise) Slusser in Alliance, Ohio on December 13, 1935. Survivors include his wife, Margaret A. (LeMay) Slusser, whom he married on July 21, 1962; daughter, Michele A. Walizer, son, Douglas R....

Jean Isabel Coe

Jean Isabel Coe

Jul 31, 2010

Jean Isabel Coe, age 89 of Alliance, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. Jean was born December 8, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio to Albert and Katie (Auld) Wafler and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Alliance High School and 1943 graduate of Mount Union College, Jean was formerly employed by Ohio Bell...

Myra M. Clayton

Myra M. Clayton

Jul 27, 2010

Myra M. Clayton, age 89, of Louisville, Ohio, died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Oakhill Manor. Myra was born April 6, 1921, in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School. She was employed at Alliance Manufacturing and retired after more than 30 years of service. She was a former member of Christ United Methodist Church and sang...

Patricia L. Richmond

Patricia L. Richmond

Jul 26, 2010

Patricia L. Richmond, age 67, of Alliance, died at 11:26 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at her home. She was born March 17, 1943, in Alliance, Ohio, to Marvin and Novello (Lane) Polen. Pat graduated from Alliance High School in 1961 and was a 1965 graduate of Mount Union College, where she earned a Bachelor of Music Education. Pat was...

John M. Essick

John M. Essick

Jul 25, 2010

John M. Essick, age 60, of Alliance, died at 7:40 p.m., Sunday, July 25, 2010 at his home. He was born, December 11, 1949, in Alliance, Ohio, to Ford and Jane (Armstrong) Essick and was an Alliance resident since his birth. John was a 1967 graduate of Alliance High School, and a 1971 graduate of Mount Union College. He was...