Obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Dale "Big and Ugly" L. Hartzell from Sebring, Ohio, formally of North Benton, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2023, peacefully at home.

He was born July 28, 1956. He was the son of Roland and Helen (Gosser) Hartzell.

Dale graduated in 1974 from West Branch Senior High School in Beloit, Ohio. He worked various jobs then retired after 40...

Oct 29, 2023

 

Marsha Ann Grimes, age 73, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away on October 29, 2023.

 

She was born June 13, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to Basil and Laura (Dixon) Skillern.

 

Marsha was a member of Second Baptist Church.

 

She Graduated from Alliance High School and was a member of the Alliance High School band where she played...

Oct 29, 2023

 

Wanda Lee Chidsey, age 86, passed away on October 29, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

She was born on September 8, 1937, in Massillon, Ohio to Elmer E. and Thelma A. (France) Dray and lived in the area most of her life.

Wanda was a graduate of Washington High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University...

Oct 24, 2023

 

Sandra Mae Glee, age 72, passed away on October 24, 2023 at Altercare of Louisville.

She was born on March 3, 1951, in Alliance, to Herman Eugene Glee and Helen Mae (Heaton) Glee.

Sandra served as a Postal Worker. She was loved by those who knew her and will be missed dearly by her brother, Roy Glee.

A funeral...

Oct 18, 2023

David A. Storlie, 66, of Louisville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.

 

Dave was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and Pastor of Southside Church of God in Alliance, Ohio for 20 years. He was a faithful follower of Jesus and never missed an opportunity to tell others of God's love.

 

Dave...

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...