Carol A. Ogline
Dec 12, 2023
Carol A. Ogline, age 99, of Alliance, passed away on December 12, 2023.
She was born November 3, 1924, in Cleveland Ohio to Frank and Ethel Paull.
Carol graduated from Collinwood High School as valedictorian and commencement speaker, and from Mt. Union College with a BA in sociology. She was an active member of the Tri Delta sorority. Carol met...
Marilyn L. Middleton
Dec 11, 2023
Marilyn L. (Bixler) Middleton, age 93, passed away on December 11, 2023.
She was born on June 27, 1930, in Canton, to Lester and Theora (Combs) Bixler.
Marilyn graduated from Marlboro High School in 1947. She worked as a clerk for Woolworth in Alliance and as a cook for Sigma Nu Fraternity at Mount Union. Marilyn volunteered at the Alliance...
Jarry M. Stevens
Dec 6, 2023
Jarry M. Stevens, age 88, passed away on December 6, 2023.
She was born to Ray and Mildred Hahn on May 13, 1935 and has resided in Alliance most of her life. She was married to the late Robert L. Stevens.
A graduate of Bolton Elementary School, Alliance High School and Kent State University, she taught first grade at Lexington...
Helen J. Cross
Dec 5, 2023
Helen J. Cross, age 97, passed away on December 5, 2023. She was born on June 29, 1926, in Wooster, Ohio, to John and Quintella (Orr) Tate.
Helen graduated from Alliance High School in 1944 and Mount Union College in 1948. She was in Mu Phi Music Sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Sorority, and Alpha Delta Phi Sorority. She married Edward...
Wanda E. Weast
Dec 5, 2023
Wanda E. (Middleton) Weast, age 88, passed away at 5:00 p.m. at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital on December 5, 2023 after a brief illness.
She was born July 6, 1935 to Letha B. (Dean) and Estel Middleton in Ironton, Ohio. She graduated from Marlboro High School and Gerber Beauty College. She worked at the Hartville Basket Factory during two summers...
Bernice L. McCullough
Dec 5, 2023
Bernice L. McCullough, age 87, passed away on December 5, 2023.
She was born on October 19, 1936, in Clarington, PA, to Russell and Vera (Rex) Motter.
Bernice worked for Jay’s and The Carnation Mall for several years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Bernice loved attending church and reading her bible. She also enjoyed cooking and baking,...
Michelle Lea Mull
Dec 2, 2023
Michelle Lea Mull was born to Glen and Rhonda Joseph and Bob Mull on February 27, 1971.
She passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 peacefully after a brief illness and walked into the gates of heaven.
Michelle attended creative learning workshop in Louisville. She loved going to workshop too see her friends and staff. She was always smiling and...
Joseph B. Wagner Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
Joseph B. Wagner Jr., beloved father, husband, and professor, died on December 1st, 2023. His generosity of spirit and his radiance of love lives on.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Joseph B. Wagner Sr. and Mary E. Wagner (née Drew), he was one of nine siblings, a husband, a father of three and a grandfather of three.
After completing his...
Melissa Dawn Lane
Nov 29, 2023
Melissa Dawn Lane, age 48, passed away on November 29, 2023.
She was born on January 2, 1975, in Canton, to Thomas E. and Bobbi J. (Day) Hoover.
Melissa was a faithful warrior of the living God who was faithful to her unto the end. A graduate of Marlington High School, she worked various jobs as a...
Edgar L. Hall Sr.
Nov 28, 2023
Edgar L. Hall Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 28, 2023.
Edgar (Ed) was born on June 28, 1935 in Canton, OH to Guy and Marie Hall.
He grew up in Canton until moving to Marlboro Township over 55 years ago where he raised his family.
Ed served honorably in...
Mark Alan Cosma
Nov 27, 2023
Mark Alan Cosma (Mr. Cosma, Mr. C, Coach), age 65, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023.
He was born on May 14, 1958 to Nick and Jean Cosma.
He graduated from West Branch High School in 1977. Mark pursued a career in education as an Intervention Specialist, but he would say that he was more of a motivator. He...
Melinda M. Young
Nov 23, 2023
Melinda M. Young, age 54, passed away on November 23, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
She was born on April 9, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, to Winslow and Robbie Young.
Melinda graduated from Alliance High School in 1988. She then attended The University of Akron, Central State University and Howard University in Washington DC.
Melinda worked at the Atlanta Airport. She attended New Zion...
John H. Burkey
Nov 23, 2023
John H. Burkey, age 73, passed away on November 23, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.
He was born on January 29, 1950, in Alliance, to Frank and Edna (Simmons) Burkey.
John graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. He was employed for 35 years servicing and installing elevators and escalators. He was a member of The Chapel in Marlboro.
John...
Deborah Mary Buchs
Nov 21, 2023
Deborah Mary Buchs, age 66, passed away on November 21, 2023.
She was born on August 17, 1957, in Alliance, to John and Wilda (Williams) Bandy.
Deborah graduated from West Branch High School. She was raised on her family farm and was a farmer, homemaker and loving mother. Deborah enjoyed going for walks, shopping, cooking, gardening, quilting, knitting, and arts...
Connie I. Sams
Nov 20, 2023
Connie I. Sams, age 82, passed away on November 20, 2023.
She was born on February 18, 1941, in Alliance, to Floyd and Cecilia (Mosby) Fox.
Connie graduated from Alliance High School in 1959. She was a bus driver for Alliance City Schools. She was a member of First Church of God.
Connie enjoyed playing card games with her grandchildren,...
Nedra Jane Cindia
Nov 19, 2023
Nedra Jane Cindia, age 98, passed away on November 19, 2023.
She married the love of her life Mike Cindia on May 5th 1943 who passed away in 2017 just shy of 74 years of marriage.
She loved her church and being active in it; such as cooking the monthly dinners for over 22 years, organizing garage sales for charity,...
Clarie Ford
Nov 19, 2023
Clarie Ford, age 89, passed away on November 19, 2023.
She was born on September 24, 1934, in Alliance, to Brunner and Nancy (Young) Rogers.
Clarie worked as a seamstress until her retirement. She was a 50 plus year member of Second Baptist Church where she was devoted to her work as an usher and pastor’s aide. Clarie loved cooking,...
Robert Arthur Meek
Nov 18, 2023
Robert Arthur Meek, age 90, of Alliance Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 18.
He was born on June 4, 1933, in Alliance to Arthur and Lucille (Gantz) Meek.
Robert was a professional salesman, working most notably for Air Rite Service Supply, Lavery Chevrolet and Crisci Food Service. He served honorably during the Korean Conflict in the United States Air Force,...
Elizabeth Victoria Smith
Nov 18, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Victoria Smith, age 78, went to be with Jesus after a long and courageous battle with her health on November 18, 2023.
She was born on April 19, 1945, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to Leonard and Ann (Stanevich) Neubert.
Betty was a 1963 graduate of Collins High School. She was an active and longtime member of the...
Elin M. Wagner
Nov 15, 2023
On November 15, 2023, Elin M. Wagner passed away gracefully and peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Born February 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Murel and Eber Grove, Elin attended St. Andrew School in Willoughby Ohio. She attended Mount Union College where she met her husband, Robert. They were married on May 16, 1964. Later in their life...


