Obituaries

Lois A. Bossert

Aug 25, 2023

Lois A. Bossert, age 95, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.

She was born on January 22, 1928, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Albert and Katie (Auld) Wafler and was a lifelong resident. A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School serving as Class Valedictorian. Lois then attended Mount Union College for 2 years and was...

Robert Harris Jr.

Aug 24, 2023

Robert Harris Jr., age 52, passed away on August 24, 2023.

He was born on July 4, 1971, in Alliance, to Linda (Tewalt) and Robert Harris Sr.

Bobby enjoyed cooking and music. He was a Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye fan. Most of all Bobby loved spending time with his fiancé, Becky Powell, his fur babies, Molly, Abby and...

Matthew D Anderson

Aug 24, 2023

Matthew D. Anderson, Jr., age 90, of Alliance, passed away at 12:37 p.m. on August 24, 2023 at his home.

He was born on March 10, 1933, in Alliance, to Matthew Sr. and Ella Mae (Jenkins) Anderson.

A 1952 graduate of Alliance High School, Matt served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged...

Jennifer J. Garey

Aug 24, 2023

Jennifer J. Garey, age 69, passed away on August 24, 2023.

She was born on February 13, 1954, in Atwater, to Ralph and June (Shope) Pol.

Jennifer was a member of Atwater Methodist Church. She enjoyed scootering and going to auctions. More than anything, Jennifer loved spending time with her family and friends.

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David L. Ramser

Aug 23, 2023

David L. Ramser, age 81, passed away on August 23, 2023.

He was born on April 8, 1942, in Alliance, to Russell E. and Lillian Mae (Harris) Ramser.

He graduated from Alliance High School in 1960 and was on the 1958 State Championship Aviator football team.

David worked at Alliance Drop Forge, at...

Christopher R. Grewe Sr.

Aug 21, 2023

Christopher R. Grewe Sr., age 65, passed away on August 21, 2023.

He was born on November 14, 1957 in Alliance, to August “Pete” and Kathryn (Best) Grewe.

He graduated from Marlington High School. Chris worked as a carpenter and was a certified Scuba Diver.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

John Stauffenger

Aug 14, 2023

John Stauffenger, age 89, passed away on August 14, 2023.

He was born on June 11, 1934, in Alliance, to Fred and Sylvia (Schmied) Stauffenger.

John graduated from Alliance High School in 1952. He was the owner and operator of Aid Pest Control and Norge Village Cleaners and Laundry. John served honorably in the United...

Heidi Lynn White

Aug 13, 2023

Heidi Lynn White, age 41, passed away on August 13, 2023.

She was born on April 19, 1982, in Canton, to Grace (Shuman) and Daniel Brown.

Heidi worked as a substitute teacher for Alliance City Schools. She loved crocheting, making crafts and doing puzzles.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother;...

Bernard L. Brown, Jr.

Aug 11, 2023

Bernard Luther Brown Jr. (Bernie) 66, of Alliance passed away at Cleveland Clinic Mercy hospital on Friday, August 11th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  His larger-than-life personality will be missed by all who knew him.

Bernie was born in Alliance, Ohio to Bernard and Dorthey (Zeigler) Brown on November 11th, 1956.

Bernie graduated from...

Robert E. Burrier

Aug 10, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Burrier, age 87, of Charlotte, NC (formerly from Alliance, OH), surrounded by his family, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday August 10, 2023.

Born on July 20, 1936 in Scio, OH to Raymond and Wilma (Russell) (Burrier) Stonebrook, he attended Dundee High School and then spent most of his life in...

Charlene L. Keyser

Aug 9, 2023

Charlene L. Keyser, age 77, passed away on August 9, 2023.

She was born on September 5, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, to Bernard and Erma (Reyna) Fronckel.

She graduated from Brilliant Memorial High School in 1963 and then obtained her LPN degree from Fayettville Tech. Charlene worked at various facilities as a nurse for 38...

Chad Lee McClung

Aug 7, 2023

Chad Lee McClung, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) on Monday, August 7, 2023.  He was 54 years old.

Chad was born on May 2, 1969 in Alliance, OH to Sandra Sue Russell and Rubert Lee McClung, and was a lifelong Alliance resident.  He worked as a Tool and Die Maker/CNC...

Fern Danah Duecaster

Aug 4, 2023

Fern “Ferngully” Danah Mutter Hahn Duecaster passed away on August 4, 2023.

She was born November 13th, 1933 as a fraternal twin (Ferrell) to Roy Clair Mutter and Bessie Mae Jackson Mutter of Oakwood VA.

Notably she worked at Southeast H.S. in Ravenna, OH from 1978-80 as a Matron, and later at Sorbothane in Kent,...

Joyce C. DeGroff

Jul 31, 2023

Joyce C. DeGroff, age 96, of Atwater, was taken unto the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2023. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Joyce was born on the 18th of March, 1927 to Arthur and Dorthea Dutro. She was raised in Akron, Ohio where she attended Kenmore High School and graduated in 1945....

Lothar Hurster

Jul 30, 2023

Lothar Hurster, age 72, passed away on July 30, 2023.

He was born on February 3, 1951, in Ichenheim, Germany, to Otto and Ida (Vogel) Hurster.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Virginia Hurster; daughters, Corina and Tara Hurster; step-son, David Steed; step-daughter, Lisa Loch; seven grandchildren, Morgan, Sianna, Isabella, Bradley, Branden,...

Donna Jean (Emery) Hoover

Jul 28, 2023

Donna Jean (Emery) Hoover, age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 28, 2023.

She was born in Alliance on October 6, 1924 to Norman J. and Nellie (Battershell) Emery.

Donna graduated from Alliance High School in 1942 having served as Class Secretary/Treasurer for the past 55 years.  She went on...

Justin R. Hammond

Jul 24, 2023

Justin R. Hammond, age 42, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2023.

He was born on March 3, 1981, in Alliance, to Debra Jean Hammond.

For 14 years, Justin honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and was interred at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

William Edgar Hoover

Jul 23, 2023

William Edgar Hoover passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Hoover, father of Julie Mailey (Fred), Jenny Hoover, Rob Hoover (Margi), Lorie Miller (Jeff), grandfather of Jessica Fluharty (Rick), Ben Miller (CheTawni), Adam Hoover (Katie), Amanda Holland (Eric), Rich Miller (Teresa), Lauren...

Terry A Baddeley Sr.

Jul 22, 2023

Terry A. Baddeley Sr., age 56, passed away, at Canterbury Villa in Alliance, on July 22, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on August 25, 1966, in Alliance, to Wade C. and Iris (Henry) Baddeley.

Terry was a 1985 graduate of Alliance High School. He worked as a mechanic and handyman....

Alexander Albert Anderson

Jul 20, 2023

Alexander Albert Anderson Jr.  passed away on July 20, 2023 at the age of 84 following a long illness.

Alex was born in Alliance, Ohio on July 7th 1939 to Mary Jennette Anderson and Alexander Albert Anderson, Sr. and graduated from Alliance High School.

He was married to Shirley Ann (Conrad) Anderson for 56 happy...