Obituaries

Carmen C. Garnes

Carmen C. Garnes

Jul 6, 2023

Carmen C. Garnes, age 69, passed away on July 6, 2023.

She was born on October 9, 1953, in Stuttgart, Germany, to Harold and Margareta (Schenk) Muffley.

Carmen graduated from Girard High School. She worked for the American Red Cross while her husband was stationed in Germany.

Carmen was a member of First...

Richard Alexander Sr.

Richard Alexander Sr.

Jul 5, 2023

Richard Alexander Sr., age 85, passed away on July 5, 2023.

He was born on December 22, 1937 to Herbert and Henrietta (Curtis) Alexander.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard Alexander Jr.

A memorial service will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Friday, July 14th at 1:00 p.m.

Valerie Jones Vinson

Valerie Jones Vinson

Jul 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Valerie Rae Jones Vinson, announce her passing on July 4, 2023.

Valerie was born in Alliance in July of 1971 to Charles and Betty Jones. She graduated from Marlington High School in 1989 and Mount Union College in 1993.

Valerie was a member of Faith...

Rosalie Ann Bissler

Rosalie Ann Bissler

Jul 3, 2023

Rosalie Ann Bissler, age 81, passed away on July 3, 2023.

Richard A. Brinkman Sr.

Richard A. Brinkman Sr.

Jul 3, 2023

Richard A. Brinkman Sr., age 91, passed away on July 3, 2023.

He was born on June 24, 1932, in Northampton, Pennsylvania, to Albert and Bessie (Haldeman) Brinkman.

Richard graduated from Northampton High School in 1950. He was the Executive Vice President of Cornwell Quality Tool Co. for over 36 years until his retirement. Richard...

Anice Jane McFadden

Anice Jane McFadden

Jun 30, 2023

Anice Jane McFadden (nee Wilson) passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born in Johnstown, PA to Jean and Jay Wilson, and graduated from Louisville High School in 1958. Immediately following high school, she entered the Aultman Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. Upon her graduation from the school in 1960, she became a Registered Radiologic Technologist. She eventually...

Thomas Plunkett

Thomas Plunkett

Jun 26, 2023

Thomas Plunkett, age 76, passed away on June 26, 2023.

He was born on March 19, 1947, in East Liverpool, to William and Margaret (Duncan) Plunkett.

Thomas attended Beaver Local High School. He worked as a machine operator at Chardon Rubber Alliance. Thomas served honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam as a radio...

Jerry B. Sandifer

Jerry B. Sandifer

Jun 22, 2023

Jerry B. Sandifer, age 87, passed away on June 22, 2023.

He was born on June 28, 1936 to J. Earl and Betty (Brown) Sandifer.

Jerry received his undergraduate degree at Purdue University and went on to earn his Master’s at The University of Iowa. He worked as a mechanical engineer at B&W for over...

Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson

Jun 22, 2023

Carolyn Johnson, age 79, passed away on June 22, 2023.

She was born on January 21, 1944, in Alliance, to Robert and Henry (Jones) Cundiff.

Carolyn worked as a seamstress for Coastal Pet. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness in Alliance.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two...

Richard Blackledge

Richard Blackledge

Jun 21, 2023

Richard “Sonny” Blackledge, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2023.

He was born on April 25, 1935, in Robertsville, Ohio and resided there most of his life.

Richard was a graduate of Minerva High School and retired from Minerva Wax Paper Company.

He enjoyed breeding and showing dogs throughout...

Virginia M. Graham

Virginia M. Graham

Jun 20, 2023

Virginia M. Graham, age 85, passed away on June 20, 2023.

She was born on April 15, 1938, in Catslettburg, Kentucky, to Alonzo and Sophie (Laney) Dowdy.

Virginia attended West Branch High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Alliance Nursing Home. Virginia was a member of Alliance Believers Church.

Those left...

Dr. Gloria S. Malone

Dr. Gloria S. Malone

Jun 16, 2023

Dr. Gloria S. Malone of Alliance passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 in Alliance, OH.

Born May 12, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John and Doris Snodgrass, she was brought to Alliance in early infancy and resided here all her life.

Joining Second Baptist Church at an early age, she was the...

Gail M. Winters

Gail M. Winters

Jun 14, 2023

Gail M. Winters, age 82, of Canton, Ohio, longtime resident of Alliance, died on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.  In testament to the man he was in life, he was surrounded by friends and family at the time of his passing.

Gail was born on March 28, 1941 to...

David L. Albert

David L. Albert

Jun 14, 2023

David L. Albert, age 80, passed away on June 14, 2023.

He was born on January 26, 1943, in Alliance, to Ross L. and Helen Albert.

David graduated from Alliance High School in 1961 and attended Mount Union College. He worked as a purchasing agent for American Steel Foundries until his retirement in 1997. David...

Dorrine Ray Burkhead

Dorrine Ray Burkhead

Jun 12, 2023

Dorrine Rae Burkhead, age 93, passed away on June 12, 2023.

She was born on March 11, 1931, in Tiltonsville, Ohio, to Selwyn and Helen Irene (Jackson) Martin.

Dorrine graduated as valedictorian from Warren High School in 1950. She then received her bachelors of sacred music from Cleveland Bible College with honors and her Evangelical...

Joan V. Millar

Joan V. Millar

Jun 11, 2023

Joan V. Millar, age 96, passed away on June 11, 2023.

She was born on November 17, 1926, in Chicago, to Bertel and Veronica (Bredt) Akerman. Following, the death of her mother, she was raised by her aunt, Cecilia L. Bredt.

Joan earned her bachelor’s in education from Kalamazoo College in 1948 and a masters’...

Steven K. Andrews

Steven K. Andrews

Jun 9, 2023

Steven K. Andrews, age 50, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 9, 2023 at his home.

Steve was born June 30, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio to David L. and Leah Iris (Scowden) Andrews.

Steve graduated from Field High School, and then from the Pittsburgh Institute of Culinary Arts.

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Janice Alene Baker

Janice Alene Baker

Jun 4, 2023

On Sunday, June 4, 2023, Janice “Pete” Alene Baker, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 88.

Janice was born on March 10, 1935 in Alliance, Ohio to Kenneth and Hazel (Queer) Reed. She was married to her loving husband, Glenn “Duane” Baker for 63 years. They raised two sons, Duane and Robin...

Daniel R. Oldfield

Daniel R. Oldfield

Jun 1, 2023

Daniel R. Oldfield, age 38, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

He was born on April 18, 1985, in Alliance, to Richard Oldfield and Shari DiCarlo.

Daniel attended Salem High School.  He was construction supervision and was CFO of Str8 Gas Empire record label.  Daniel dearly loved his children.

Those left to...

Dennis C. Andrews

Dennis C. Andrews

May 27, 2023

Dennis C. Andrews, age 67, passed away on May 27, 2023.

He was born on October 13, 1955, in Alliance, to Joseph and Olantha (Graves) Andrews.

Dennis graduated from Alliance High School in 1973. He worked as a crane operator for PTC Alliance. Dennis was a member of Alliance Kingdom Hall.

Dennis enjoyed...