Obituaries

Joyce C. DeGroff

Jul 31, 2023

Joyce C. DeGroff, age 96, of Atwater, was taken unto the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2023. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Joyce was born on the 18th of March, 1927 to Arthur and Dorthea Dutro. She was raised in Akron, Ohio where she attended Kenmore High School and graduated in 1945....

Lothar Hurster

Jul 30, 2023

Lothar Hurster, age 72, passed away on July 30, 2023.

He was born on February 3, 1951, in Ichenheim, Germany, to Otto and Ida (Vogel) Hurster.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Virginia Hurster; daughters, Corina and Tara Hurster; step-son, David Steed; step-daughter, Lisa Loch; seven grandchildren, Morgan, Sianna, Isabella, Bradley, Branden,...

Donna Jean (Emery) Hoover

Jul 28, 2023

Donna Jean (Emery) Hoover, age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 28, 2023.

She was born in Alliance on October 6, 1924 to Norman J. and Nellie (Battershell) Emery.

Donna graduated from Alliance High School in 1942 having served as Class Secretary/Treasurer for the past 55 years.  She went on...

Justin R. Hammond

Jul 24, 2023

Justin R. Hammond, age 42, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2023.

He was born on March 3, 1981, in Alliance, to Debra Jean Hammond.

For 14 years, Justin honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and was interred at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

William Edgar Hoover

Jul 23, 2023

William Edgar Hoover passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Hoover, father of Julie Mailey (Fred), Jenny Hoover, Rob Hoover (Margi), Lorie Miller (Jeff), grandfather of Jessica Fluharty (Rick), Ben Miller (CheTawni), Adam Hoover (Katie), Amanda Holland (Eric), Rich Miller (Teresa), Lauren...

Terry A Baddeley Sr.

Jul 22, 2023

Terry A. Baddeley Sr., age 56, passed away, at Canterbury Villa in Alliance, on July 22, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on August 25, 1966, in Alliance, to Wade C. and Iris (Henry) Baddeley.

Terry was a 1985 graduate of Alliance High School. He worked as a mechanic and handyman....

Alexander Albert Anderson

Jul 20, 2023

Alexander Albert Anderson Jr.  passed away on July 20, 2023 at the age of 84 following a long illness.

Alex was born in Alliance, Ohio on July 7th 1939 to Mary Jennette Anderson and Alexander Albert Anderson, Sr. and graduated from Alliance High School.

He was married to Shirley Ann (Conrad) Anderson for 56 happy...

Kenneth Russell

Jul 19, 2023

Kenneth Russell, age 86, passed away on July 19, 2023.

He was born on May 3, 1937, in Nathley, Virginia, to Bernard and Myrtle (Layne) Russell.

Kenneth worked at American Steel Foundries for 26 years and as a massotherapist for 20 years. He also worked at Lowes for five years and was an assistant football...

Robert J. Miller

Jul 19, 2023

Robert J. Miller, age 76, passed away on July 19, 2023.

He was born on August 14, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert G. and Virginia (Reese) Miller.

Robert graduated from Akron University with a Bachelor’s in science. He worked in the lab at Timken Mercy Hospital as a phlebotomist until his retirement. Robert was...

Larry Donaldson

Jul 18, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Donaldson, 74, of Alliance, passed from this Earth on July 18, 2023. Larry was born on December 22, 1948, to Shane Donaldson and Alice Flanary.

He graduated from Alliance High School in 1966. Larry retired from his 37-year career at the US Postal Service in 2005. He will forever be remembered for his ability to...

Christine Allenbaugh

Jul 16, 2023

Heaven gained an Angel today. As hard as it is to let her go, Chris is now cradled in the arms of Jesus, enjoying the rest that follows a courageous 12-year battle with breast cancer. Born on October 25, 1962, the youngest of 3 Correlli girls, she peacefully left this earth on July 16, 2023, at home surrounded by...

Donald Albert Peterson Jr.

Jul 16, 2023

Donald Albert Peterson, Jr., of Alliance, Ohio passed peacefully at his home, with his family by his side at 5:13 P.M. on Sunday, July 16, 2023 after being diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2022.  He was 81 years old.

Born in Alliance, Ohio on December 19, 1941 to Donald and Josephine (Hoiles) Peterson, Don spent his...

Betty J. Zumbrunnen

Jul 14, 2023

Betty J. Zumbrunnen, age 89, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.

She was born on April 10, 1934, in Red Bank, New Jersey.

A graduate of Rumson High School, Betty’s greatest joy came from taking care of her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sandy (Joe) Trescott and...

Bartolo Oliver Jr.

Jul 14, 2023

Bartolo “Bart” Oliver Jr., age 82, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Altercare of Alliance.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1941. Bart was an Air Force Veteran and retired in 1999 from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 30 years of service. After his...

Margaret Snyder

Jul 12, 2023

Margaret Brienza Snyder of Alliance passed away July 12, 2023 at Mercy Hospital.

She was born December 13, 1929 to Rocky and Elizabeth (Rega) Brienza.  Margaret graduated from Alliance High School in January of 1948.  She married Fred Snyder December 20, 1958.  While Fred served in the Air Force, they lived in Biloxi Mississippi and Rantoul Illinois. ...

Lori Lee Parker

Jul 12, 2023

Lori Lee Parker, age 64, passed away on July 12, 2023.

She was born on November 9, 1958, in Alliance, to Vernon and Shirley (Bell) Bailey.

Lori graduated from Marlington High School. She worked for ABL Wholesale Distributors. Lori loved shopping and spending time with her grandson.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Kathryn Faye Brill

Jul 11, 2023

Kathryn Faye Brill, age 103, passed away on July 11, 2023.

She was born on October 25, 1919, in Alliance, to Frank and Olive Lang.

Kathryn graduated from beauty school and worked as a beautician before joining her husband at Lingenfelter-Brill. Kathryn was a member of First Christian Church.

She loved doing crafts,...

Catherine Jane Carr Watson

Jul 8, 2023

Catherine Jane Carr Watson, 71, passed away at AlterCare of Alliance on July 8, 2023, holding the hand of her beloved husband of 48 years, Ed.

Cathie was born October 24, 1951 in Alliance, Ohio, daughter of Francis “Jim” Carr and Carol Greenawalt Carr.  A 1969 graduate of Alliance High School, she attended Mount Union College and...

Marianne Elaine Moreland

Jul 8, 2023

Marianne Elaine Moreland, age 64, of Alliance passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 8, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Alliance, she was born to the late Charles and Grace Day on October 28, 1958.

Marianne spent most of her life as a homemaker with her husband of 45 years,...

Paul David Wearstler

Jul 6, 2023

Paul David Wearstler, age 88, of Alliance, passed away on July 6, 2023.

He was born June 28, 1935 in Marlboro to Gaylord and Pauline (Holibaugh) Wearstler and was a lifelong area resident.

Dave was a graduate of Alliance High School and had retired from American Steel.  He was an Air Force Veteran.

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