Obituaries

Richard Hanna

Richard Hanna

Jan 20, 2007

Richard C. Hanna, age 79, of Alliance, died at 6:01 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Aultman Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 13, 1927 in Lisbon, Ohio to Clyde V. Hanna and Myrtle M. (Horn) Hanna-McPherson and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Hanna graduated from David Anderson High School in 1946 and then...

Micah Hilliard

Micah Hilliard

Jan 19, 2007

Micah Christopher-Raymond Hilliard, the beloved eleven month old son of Melanie L. Hilliard and Atilio J. Hanlin, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007 at Akron Children's Medical Center. Micah was born Jan. 31, 2006 in Alliance, Ohio and went to St. Joseph Catholic Church. "Chunky Monkey" as he was called by his family, liked to ride on Grommy's wheelchair. He...

Micah Christopher-Raymond Hilliard

Micah Christopher-Raymond Hilliard

Jan 19, 2007

Micah Christopher-Raymond Hilliard, the beloved eleven month old son of Melanie L. Hilliard and Atilio J. Hanlin, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007 at Akron Children's Medical Center. Micah was born Jan. 31, 2006 in Alliance, Ohio and went to St. Joseph Catholic Church. "Chunky Monkey" as he was called by his family, liked to ride on Grommy's wheelchair. He...

Richard L. Mittelstadt

Richard L. Mittelstadt

Jan 17, 2007

Richard L. Mittelstadt, age 86, of Alliance, died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Aultman Hospital. There will be no calling hours. Per his wishes cremation has taken place.

Mary E. Cottrill

Mary E. Cottrill

Jan 16, 2007

Mary E. Cottrill, age 49, of Alliance, died at 3:21 a.m. January 16, 2007 at Alliance Community Hospital after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 3, 1958 in Alliance to Ralph J. and Haley Marie (Watson) Harris and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Alliance High School, she worked at Canterbury Villa in various capacities until she retired....

Mary Cottrill

Mary Cottrill

Jan 16, 2007

Mary E. Cottrill, age 49, of Alliance, died at 3:21 a.m. January 16, 2007 at Alliance Community Hospital after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 3, 1958 in Alliance to Ralph J. and Haley Marie (Watson) Harris and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Alliance High School, she worked at Canterbury Villa in various capacities until she retired....

Ruth Dilworth

Ruth Dilworth

Jan 15, 2007

Ruth Elizabeth Dilworth, age 92, of Alliance, died at 12:00 a.m. January 15, 2007 at Altercare of Louisville. She was born Nov. 21, 1914 in Salem, Ohio to Charles and Mabel Irene (Greenamyer) Smithyman and lived in Alliance almost all her life. Mrs. Dilworth graduated in 1933 from Alliance High School, and graduated from Alliance Business College in 1934. From...

Ruth E. Dilworth

Ruth E. Dilworth

Jan 15, 2007

Ruth Elizabeth Dilworth, age 92, of Alliance, died at 12:00 a.m. January 15, 2007 at Altercare of Louisville. She was born Nov. 21, 1914 in Salem, Ohio to Charles and Mabel Irene (Greenamyer) Smithyman and lived in Alliance almost all her life. Mrs. Dilworth graduated in 1933 from Alliance High School, and graduated from Alliance Business College in 1934. From...

Jassen Roosevelt Jones, Jr

Jassen Roosevelt Jones, Jr

Jan 13, 2007

Jassen Roosevelt Jones Jr., the infant son of Jassen R. and D.D. (Barker) Jones passed away at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 at Alliance Community Hospital. Survivors include his parents, Jassen and D.D. of Alliance; one sister, Nakeeta Jones of the home; maternal grandparents, Spencer (Fonda) Barker of North Benton; paternal grandmother, Connie Jones of Alliance; maternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth...

Merle D. Downs

Merle D. Downs

Jan 13, 2007

Merle D. Downs, age 85 of Alliance, died at 8:16 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1921 in Paris, Ohio to Homer and Ruth (Gugelman) Downs; was formerly of Paris and lived in Alliance for the past 15 years. Mr. Downs was employed by Keener Rubber Company for 27 years. He was...

Merle Downs

Merle Downs

Jan 13, 2007

Merle D. Downs, age 85 of Alliance, died at 8:16 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1921 in Paris, Ohio to Homer and Ruth (Gugelman) Downs; was formerly of Paris and lived in Alliance for the past 15 years. Mr. Downs was employed by Keener Rubber Company for 27 years. He was...

Peter Wervey

Peter Wervey

Jan 11, 2007

Peter L. Wervey, age 60 of Alliance, died at 1:56 p.m. January 11, 2007 at Community Care Center after a courageous three year battle with cancer. He was born June 7, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts to Robert James and Marjorie Ruth (Hallett) Wervey and lived in Alliance since the age of five. A graduate of Alliance High School, Mr. Wervey...

Peter Lincoln Wervey

Peter Lincoln Wervey

Jan 11, 2007

Peter L. Wervey, age 60 of Alliance, died at 1:56 p.m. January 11, 2007 at Community Care Center after a courageous three year battle with cancer. He was born June 7, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts to Robert James and Marjorie Ruth (Hallett) Wervey and lived in Alliance since the age of five. A graduate of Alliance High School, Mr. Wervey...

Richard Scharein

Richard Scharein

Jan 6, 2007

Richard O. Scharein, age 56, of Boardman, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Akron Children's Regional Burn Center. He was born Sept. 7, 1950 in Youngstown to Otto and Gertrude (Fingado) Scharein. Mr. Scharein received his B.A. in History and his MBA in Banking and Finance from Youngstown State University. He was a caregiver to his mother,...

Delores Wilson

Delores Wilson

Jan 6, 2007

Delores J. Wilson, age 71 of Deerfield, died at her home at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. She was born December 15, 1935 in Akron to Ernest Rethford and Juanita Mildred Lapham and was a lifelong area resident. Delores enjoyed sewing, making baby dolls, crafts and gardening. Survivors include her husband, William Wilson, whom she married May 4, 1968;...

Richard Otto Scharein

Richard Otto Scharein

Jan 6, 2007

Richard O. Scharein, age 56, of Boardman, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Akron Children's Regional Burn Center. He was born Sept. 7, 1950 in Youngstown to Otto and Gertrude (Fingado) Scharein. Mr. Scharein received his B.A. in History and his MBA in Banking and Finance from Youngstown State University. He was a caregiver to his mother,...

Delores J. Wilson

Delores J. Wilson

Jan 6, 2007

Delores J. Wilson, age 71 of Deerfield, died at her home at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. She was born December 15, 1935 in Akron to Ernest Rethford and Juanita Mildred Lapham and was a lifelong area resident. Delores enjoyed sewing, making baby dolls, crafts and gardening. Survivors include her husband, William Wilson, whom she married May 4, 1968;...

William Rasile

William Rasile

Jan 5, 2007

William Apollo Rasile, age 62 of Alliance, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2007 at McCrea Manor Nursing Center. He was born May 11, 1945 in Ravenna, Ohio to Philip and Bessie (Fluharty) Rasile. William attended Ravenna Public Schools, was a self employed mechanic, and born artist. Survivors include his companion Melody Six of Alliance; daughters Rebecca (John) Nichols...

William A. Rasile

William A. Rasile

Jan 5, 2007

William Apollo Rasile, age 62 of Alliance, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2007 at McCrea Manor Nursing Center. He was born May 11, 1945 in Ravenna, Ohio to Philip and Bessie (Fluharty) Rasile. William attended Ravenna Public Schools, was a self employed mechanic, and born artist. Survivors include his companion Melody Six of Alliance; daughters Rebecca (John) Nichols...

Clara Spade-Ewing

Clara Spade-Ewing

Jan 2, 2007

Clara "Hazel" Spade-Ewing, age 84, of Alliance went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Alderwood Convalescent Center in Bellingham, WA after a short illness. She was born June 19, 1922 in Alliance, Ohio to Foster and Clara (Heacock) Donley and was a lifelong resident until recently joining her granddaughter and grandson-in-law in Washington...