Obituaries

May 26, 2023

Rachel Witherspoon, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 26, 2023.

She was born on February 25, 1930, in Sebring, to Chelsea and Olive (Hopkins) Ward.

Rachel attended Community Bible Church in Westville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was her greatest blessing. Rachel loved cardinals...

May 24, 2023

Susan (Akin) Nielsen, age 80, passed away unexpectedly, May 24, 2023 after a sudden illness.

She was born in New London, Wisconsin on March 26, 1943 to George and Esther (Krenz) Akin. After graduating from Hortonville High School in 1961, she graduated from Marquette University’s Dental Hygiene program.

While at Marquette she married John Nielsen...

May 24, 2023

Wesley Mulinix, age 65, passed away on May 24, 2023.

He was born on May 29, 1957, in Alliance, to Jim and Helen (Yamamoto) Mulinix.

Wesley worked as an oil driller and owned Wes’ Tree Service. While working on the drilling rig, he earned the nickname “Wong”. Wesley served honorably in the United States Marine...

May 24, 2023

Sally Ann Smith, a lifelong resident of Deerfield, Ohio, went to her new home in heaven May 24, 2023, after a long battle of with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Walter W. Smith Jr.   She was born to Katherine (M-John) and William B. Murphy in Alliance, Ohio on...

May 24, 2023

Mary Theresa Loy, age 76, passed away on May 24, 2023.

She was born on April 24, 1947, in New Jersey, to Leroy and Mary (Lohr) Leek.

Mary attended school in Atwater. She drove a school bus for over 30 years, starting at Marlington School District then moving to Alliance City Schools for 25 years....

May 22, 2023

Sharon Lee (Swimley) Glass, age 93, passed away on May 22, 2023, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

She was born on May 15, 1930 to Josiah A. and Helena J. (Reighart) Swimley of Alliance. As a child, she lived in Detroit, Phoenix, and San Francisco, before returning to Alliance and graduating from Alliance High School in...

May 22, 2023

Ellen Ann (Stoffer) Sluss, age 98, of Sebring, passed away on May 22, 2023 at Copeland Oaks.

Ellen, the daughter of Paul and Lavenia (Daugherty) Stoffer, was born May 5, 1925 at her maternal grandparents’ home in West Lafayette, Ohio.  She grew up in the North Georgetown and Homeworth areas where she attended one and two room...

May 22, 2023

Laura J. Jeffers, age 66, passed away on May 22, 2023.

She was born on June 15, 1956, in Alliance, to John and Juanita (Pierson) Berry.

She attended Alliance High School. Laura worked as a cashier. She was a member of the Alliance Church of Nazarene. Laura enjoyed playing bingo and watching NASCAR, but most...

May 20, 2023

Dr. Edward Lee Mitchell, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 14, 1930, in Greensboro, NC to William T. and Elsie M. (Perdue) Mitchell.

Dr. Mitchell, pastored Oehlhoff Methodist Church for 10 years while attending Western Reserve Medical School...

May 18, 2023

Carol A. Miller, age 81, passed away on May 18, 2023.

She was born on November 4, 1941, in Baltic, Ohio, to Chester and Haroldine (Stein) Schumaker.

Carol worked as a server trainer for Bob Evans for 42 years and traveled to many different locations to help get them started. She was an avid Cleveland...

May 17, 2023

Bessie May Myers, age 85, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on September 2, 1937, in El Paso, TX, to Ben and Refugio (Villalpando) Emler.

Bessie was a member of St. Joseph Maximo Catholic Church, Omega Nu Tau Sorority, Young Mothers Club and the Elks. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and feeding the...

May 17, 2023

Norma Irene (Lare) Wasson, age 93, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on August 18, 1929, in Hartville, but lived most of her life in Alliance, to Sherman and Carrie (Pontius) Lare.

She graduated from Marlboro High School in 1947 as the Salutatorian. Norma worked at Armour SIA in customer service and...

May 17, 2023

Shirley M. Estock Boyd, age 80, of Cortland, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on December 27, 1942 in Salem to Sherman and Elizabeth (Dearth) Godward.

Shirley graduated from Harding High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are her companion of 35 years, Anthony J. Grundy; her daughter, Denise...

May 17, 2023

Elsie Jane (Locke) Lewandoski, age 86, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born in Sebring, Ohio on December 7, 1936 to Arline E. (Zeitz) and Lester O. Locke.

She attended eight years at Maple Ridge Grade School and graduated from Sebring High School in 1954.

Elsie loved sports and played four...

May 15, 2023

Dawn Marie McClarren, age 57, passed away on May 15, 2023.

She was born on August 22, 1965, in Alliance, to James McClarren and Patricia Marie Brown.

Dawn attended Eastgate School where she was involved with various activities and won many awards. She also enjoyed her time working at the Carnation Mall and Dollar General. ...

May 14, 2023

Norman R. Mullen passed away at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023 after an extended illness. Norm was born on May 6, 1949 in Bakersfield, California.  He was a former marine serving his country in the Vietnam War from 1966 – 1970.  On his return home from the war, Norm followed his passion and became an over-the-road long haul...

May 12, 2023

John Mitchell George, 67, of Marlboro Twp. passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 in his home. He was born March 2, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to Robert Lee and Elizabeth Maurine (Small) George.

John was a 1974 graduate of Marlington High School and received his associate’s degree in Livestock Production and Management from Ohio State ATI. Following...

May 8, 2023

Joseph Lee Kellogg, age 43, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023.

He was born on June 19, 1979, in Alliance, to Luann Kellogg and Jesse Daniels Jr.

Joey worked as a logistics coordinator for Kenan Advantage Group in Canton. He proudly served in the United States Army in...

May 4, 2023

Piroska Farkas, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2023 in her home. Piroska was a born in Veszprem, Hungary and, through a harrowing escape, made her way to the United States in 1957.

Piroska’s life was filled with frequent challenges and hardships, yet she always thought of others first. She was totally dedicated to those...

May 3, 2023

Thomas E. “Tom” Liverett, 77, died May 3, 2023.

He was born to Elwyn M. and Helen E. Liverett (Naftzger) on October 25, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is survived by daughters, Corrie (Brent) Schneider and Jennifer (Jim) Bixler; grandchildren, Marta (Zack) Mucklo, James (Josie) Bixler, Rebecca (Slater) Mack, and Ryan and Daniel Schneider; great-grandchildren,...