Craig Allen Minor
Mar 6, 2024
Craig Allen Minor II, age 31, passed away on March 6, 2024.
He was born on October 22, 1992, in Alliance, to Craig Allen Minor and Leah Antoinette Shemal (Campbell) Minor.
Craig graduated from Alliance High School. He worked as a manufacturing supervisor at Ventra Plastics in Salem.
Craig loved driving around in his “Caddy” playing his music, and spending time with family...
Robert Thomas Summers
Mar 4, 2024
Robert Thomas Summers, age 84, passed away on March 4, 2024.
He was born on March 3, 1940, in Alliance, to Thomas and Helen (Beck) Summers.
Robert graduated from Alliance High School in 1958. He worked as a structural steel layout technician for Alliance Machine and Hamrick Manufacturing. Robert was also a 15 year past member of the Lexington Township Fire Department....
Cathy Jane Grove
Mar 3, 2024
Cathy Jane Grove, age 75, passed away on March 3, 2024.
She was born on February 24, 1949, in Alliance, to Howard and Frances (Lance) Smith.
Cathy graduated from Alliance High School and went on to study Commercial Art at the University of Akron. She worked as a commercial artist, but more recently she worked as the coordinator at Rodman Public Library.
Cathy...
Mary Jane Stanley
Mar 3, 2024
Mary Jane Stanley, age 103, of Alliance, Ohio passed away on March 3, 2024 at McCrea Manor in Alliance.
She was born February 3, 1921 in Iselin, Pennsylvania to John Rogel Sr. and Mary (Sever) Rogel.
Mrs. Stanley graduated from Alliance High School in 1939. She worked at Meadowbrook Dairy in the Arcade Market, then in the Payroll Department at B&W Tube....
Velma L. Leech
Mar 1, 2024
Velma L. Leech, age 84, passed away on March 1, 2024.
She was born on September 28, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Melvin and Helen (Marshall) Hess.
Velma was a member of First Christian Church in North Canton where she also attended bible study. She enjoyed playing Bingo, doing word puzzles, and coloring books. Velma loved being around people and...
Ted Draa
Feb 27, 2024
Wayne A. Draa, known to all as Ted, age 95, passed away on February 27, 2024.
He was born on November 20, 1928, in Stratton, Ohio, to Charles and Ruth (Householder) Draa. Ted lived his childhood in Stratton before moving to Alliance in 1940.
He graduated from Marlboro High School in 1946. After graduation, Ted, along with his friends, John Smith, Paul...
Kenneth R. Garnes
Feb 26, 2024
Kenneth R. Garnes, age 60, passed away on February 26, 2024.
He was born on August 19, 1963, in Alliance, to Joseph and Patricia (Murphy) Garnes.
Kenneth liked to build model cars and was learning to play the guitar. He also enjoyed car racing and was a NASCAR fan. Kenneth was also a diehard Browns fan.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
William A. Catlett
Feb 24, 2024
William Albert Catlett, Age 83, of North Benton Ohio, passed away February 24, 2024.
He was born on September 2, 1940 to Harold and Rena Catlett.
Bill, also affectionately known as Billy Bob was always the life of the party and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, wood carving, riding his motorcycle, shooting pool, and spending time with all...
Cerriana Ayissa Williamson
Feb 23, 2024
Cerriana Ayissa Williamson, age 16, passed away on February 23, 2024 at Akron Children's Hospital after a long battle with a rare cancer (Pineoblastoma). She displayed unwavering bravery and grace throughout her fight.
Cerriana was in 11th grade at Alliance High School where she excelled academically as an honor roll student. From a young age, she participated in various sports such...
Ruth Marie Kuntzman
Feb 21, 2024
Ruth Marie (Egli) Kuntzman passed away on February 21, 2024, at age 92, after an illness of a few months.
She was born on November 6, 1931 to the late Lester and Dora (Forshey) Egli in Alliance, Ohio.
A lifelong resident of Stark County, she grew up in the Beechwood neighborhood. In her childhood, she helped her parents in their operation of...
Kayla Marie Mercer
Feb 19, 2024
Kayla Marie Mercer, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024.
She was born on August 14, 1991, in Alliance, to Troy Bidlack and Mary Mercer.
Kayla graduated from Mercer Area High School in 2010.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Mary Mercer; father, Troy (Jennifer) Bidlack; grandmother, Alice Bidlack; brothers, Jeff and Tyeler Bidlack; many aunts, uncles, and...
Fred Lewis
Feb 18, 2024
Fred “Ray” Lewis, age 76, passed away on February 18, 2024.
He was born on April 19, 1947, in Elliott County, Kentucky, to Daniel and Lissa (Whitt) Lewis.
Ray graduated from Sandy Hook High School. He worked as a tool and die setter at Chrysler for over 38 years. Ray served honorably in the United State Army in the Vietnam era. He...
Janice L. Hallman
Feb 15, 2024
Janice L. Hallman, age 88 of Alliance, peacefully passed away at 7:35am Thursday February 15, 2024 with her family at her side.
She was born January 8, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Ralph and Kate Widmer.
Janice and Elden Married on February 14, 1957. She is survived by three children, Lynne Hallman, Susan Cosma, Jim (Cheryl) Hallman; three grandchildren;...
Anna L. Bryant
Feb 13, 2024
Anna L. Bryant, age 77, passed away on February 13, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 30, 1946, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Clinton and Lessie (Oxendine) Hunt.
Anna enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, sewing and quilting. She also loved to garden, play the lottery and go to the Goodwill.
Those left to cherish her memory are...
Marc T. Hoffman
Feb 12, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Marc T. Hoffman born on May 26, 1946, and departing on February 12, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janice Hoffman; his children, Michael Hoffman and Melissa Jimenez; his grandchildren, Andrew Hoffman, Ayla Steyer, and Skylah Jimenez. He also had 3 great-grandchildren, Izabell, Joanne, and Kacey Hoffman.
Marc was a...
Glenn Edward Swope
Feb 11, 2024
Reverend Glenn Edward Swope, 90, of Alliance, OH, passed away on February 11th, 2024. Born in 1933 in Newport, KY, he was the youngest child of Henry and Rose Swope. Growing up on the banks of the Ohio River, Glenn and his family enjoyed the tight-knit community of Kentucky Drive.
He majored in engineering at UC, but felt called in...
Jay Bukoffsky
Feb 10, 2024
Jay W. Bukoffsky, age 63, passed away on February 10, 2024.
He was born on January 18, 1961 in Salem, OH to Joseph and Kathleen Bukoffsky.
Jay graduated from Glen Oak High School. He was owner/operator truck driver. Jay enjoyed time with friends; riding his motorcycle and side by side; camping with his family and giving golf cart rides to his grandchildren.
He...
Robert James Albrich
Feb 9, 2024
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert James Albrich, age 94, of Riverview, Florida, passed away on February 9th, 2024, after a short illness, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Bobbi Jo (Tom) Baclawski, of Riverview.
Robert was born in Alliance on April 12, 1929, to Grace (Starkey) and Gustav Albrich. After graduating from Marlboro High School, he enlisted...
Theresa L. Monroe
Feb 4, 2024
Theresa L. Monroe, age 68, passed away on February 4, 2024.
She was born on December 28, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Harold and Betty (Shepard) Gray.
Theresa worked as an administrative assistant at Ohio Edison. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and served as the church secretary. Theresa was an avid reader.
Those left to cherish her memory are...
Donald D. Toalston
Feb 3, 2024
Donald D. Toalston, age 72, passed away on February 3, 2024.
He was born on December 11, 1951, in Alliance, to Donald and Olive Toalston.
Donald graduated from Alliance High School in 1970. He was the owner operator, along with his father, of Superior Wallpaper in Alliance. Donald enjoyed auto racing and trips to Las Vegas.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
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