Obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

Jane”Jan” Hepple Puterbaugh  passed unexpectedly on March 29th, 2023 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio after being admitted only several days before; her husband Dave was with her.

Born on May 7th, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, Jane Ann Hepple was the daughter of Robert Hepple and Mary Heald. Mary passed when Jan was 5 and Robert remarried...

Mar 27, 2023

Wanda Boone was born on March 8th, 1963 and transitioned on March 27th, 2023.

She is preceded by her Mother and Father, Joshua and Jerry Dean Williams; her oldest brother, Jesse Evans; and her late husband, Chester Boone.

Wanda is survived by her children, Chester Boone Jr, Norita Boone-Ely, and Michael Ely; her current husband,...

Mar 27, 2023

David A. Sines Jr., age 62, passed away on March 27, 2023.

He was born on February 5, 1961, in Alliance to Nancy (Brown) and David A. Sines Sr.

David graduated from Marlington High School. He worked as a machinist in Akron. David enjoyed reading at the library.

Those left to cherish his...

Mar 26, 2023

Ross Lynn Clem of Freeburg Ohio passed away of natural causes on March 26, 2023 at Aultman Hospital, Canton Ohio, after a brief illness.  He is predeceased by his parents William and Juanita (Haxton) Clem and his sister Joanne (Clem) Brewer of Ft. Wayne, IN.  He is survived by his wife, Harriet Frances Clem (Miller); five children from a...

Mar 25, 2023

Anne M. Anderson, age 96, passed away on March 25, 2023.

She was born on November 6, 1926, in Tyrone, PA, to Albert and Eunice Blanche (McFarland) Focht.

Anne worked at St. Clair Memorial Hospital in housekeeping and admissions. After her retirement, she served as the receptionist for her church, Allegheny Center Alliance Church.

Mar 23, 2023

Shirley (McNeal) Graham Fletcher, age 88, passed away on March 23, 2023.

She was born on June 10, 1934, in Salem, Ohio, to Gladys (Weigand) and James Harvey McNeal.

Shirley attended Alliance Baptist Temple. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Mar 22, 2023

Gerald “Gerry” Blubaugh, age 72, passed away on March 22, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born on May 10, 1950, in Alliance, to Bernard A. and Lillian C. (Moser) Blubaugh.

Gerry graduated from Alliance High School. He then attended Bowling Green State University and Graduated from Malone College with a degree...

Mar 21, 2023

Joyce Ford, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

She was born on June 22, 1961, in Alliance, to John Ford, Jr. and Virginia May (Graham) Ford.

She was a hard worker and a proud mother and could be counted on by her family and her close friends.

Those left to...

Mar 20, 2023

Micharla Elaine Avery, age 53, passed away on March 20, 2023.

She was born on February 12, 1970, in Alliance, to Clyde T. and Annie (McLeod) Avery.

Micharla graduated from Alliance High School. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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

Mar 20, 2023

Georgeta Barcutian, age 74, of Alliance, passed away at her daughter’s home in Hudson, Ohio at 10:23 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023.

She was born January 31, 1949 in Fagaras, Romania to Miron Cornea and Mary Cornea.

Georgeta graduated from the Timisoara Conservatory. She was a professional musician in Romania before moving to the United...

Mar 18, 2023

William Benjamin Saltsman, age 98, of Sebring, passed away on March 18, 2023 at Crandall Medical Center.

He was born on October 30, 1924, in Alliance to Roy and Mary (Clark) Saltsman.

Bill graduated from Alliance High School in June 1942. After graduation he attended Mount Union College until leaving to serve in the U.S....

Mar 16, 2023

William Aaron Markley, Jr. died on March 16, 2023, in Sebring, Ohio.  He was born on August 24, 1925, in Sinking Springs, Pennsylvania, to William Aaron Markley, Sr, and Meriam Gill Markley.  He grew up helping his parents on the family farm in Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania.

Bill graduated from Beaver Vocational High School in Beaver Springs in...

Mar 15, 2023

Paul R. Cope, age 96, passed away on March 15, 2023.

He was born on August 31, 1926, in Alliance, to Paul W. and Mabel (Roath) Cope.

Paul graduated from Alliance High School in 1944. He was the owner and President of the former Cope Furniture. Paul served honorably in the United States Navy as...

Mar 9, 2023

"Together Again"

Shirley Moffett, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2023.

She was born on June 18, 1934 in Alliance to Wilber and Ann (Savage) Yarian.

Shirley was active in the Limaville Lions Club. She enjoyed bicycling and hanging wallpaper. She was known for her wonderful pies. More...

Mar 2, 2023

George “Bruce” Boyle, age 80, of Canton, passed away at home on March 2, 2023 after a two month illness.

He was born on May 2, 1942, in Alliance, to father, Vernon Boyle and mother, Ruth (Wagner) Boyle.

Growing up, Bruce attended Beloit Elementary and graduated from Sebring McKinley High School in 1960. After he...

Mar 1, 2023

Mary Cornea, age 91, died March 1, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mary was born March 14, 1932 in Baltimore, MD.

Her priorities were her family and her faith, and her hands were able to work magic when cooking and sewing but especially praying. Mary spent countless hours in service to the Lord, including cooking delicious...

Feb 28, 2023

Frederick “Rick” A. Snowden III, age 74, passed away on February 28, 2023.

He was born on October 13, 1948, in Alliance, to Frederick A. Snowden II and Marion (Myers) Snowden.

Rick was a graduate of Mount Union College and owned an accounting and tax professional business until he became ill.

Frederick served...

Feb 28, 2023

Paul Sharon Huffman, age 71, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

He was born on January 4, 1952 to the late Adeline and Sharon Huffman. He was a 1970 graduate of Alliance High School and lived in Alliance all of his life.

Paul enjoyed stock car racing, attending car shows, bowling, where...

Feb 25, 2023

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Collette, age 81, of Alliance passed away on February 25 at McCrea Manor. She was born in Alliance on December 20, 1941 to the late Charles L. and Helen (Lyberger) Collette.

Bonnie had a long and faithful career as a teller at Mt. Union, United, Unizan and Huntington Banks, retiring in 2007 after 45...

Feb 25, 2023

Larry E. Middleton, age 74, passed away on February 25, 2023.

He was born on September 4, 1948, in Alliance, to Dewey and Eva Jean (Loy) Middleton.

Larry was a 1967 graduate of Marlington High School.  He worked at Coastal Pet for many years.  Larry loved music and played guitar in several bands such as...