Obituaries

Jeffrey Thomas Ream

Dec 24, 2022

Jeffrey Thomas "Papa" Ream, age 64, of Homeworth, passed away at his home Saturday, December 24, 2022.

He was born January 17, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio to Vere F. and Janet E. (Davidson) Ream.

A 1976 graduate of Marlington High School, Jeff graduated from Ohio State University and attended ATI in Wooster.

Jeff’s...

Joan E. Thomas

Dec 24, 2022

Joan Ellen Thomas, age 78, of Alliance, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Bel Air Care Center with Aultman/Alliance Hospice Care.   She was born January 28, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William Church and Laura (Hollingsworth) Church Banks.

Joan was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall and enjoyed going out in...

Jacqueline L. Adams

Dec 22, 2022

Jacqueline L. Adams, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born March 26, 1929 in Alliance, Ohio to Walter and Gertrude (Oerter) Luginbuhl.

A 1947 graduate of Alliance High School, Jacquie had been employed in accounting at ARMAC and American Steel Foundries. During...

Frances S. Fisher

Dec 22, 2022

Frances S. Fisher, age 99, of Alliance, died December 22, 2022 at Bel-Air Assisted Living.

She was born September 15, 1923, in Alliance, Ohio to Louis P. and Versebelle (Mickan) Strazi.

A graduate of Alliance High School and Canton Business College, Frances also attended Mount Union College.

She worked in accounting most of...

Lana Perkins

Dec 18, 2022

Lana R. Perkins, age 81, passed away on December 18, 2022.

She was born on March 21, 1941, in Alliance to Roy W. and AnnaBelle (Humphries) Hardman.

Lana earned her Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and her Master’s from Central State University in Oklahoma. She then taught elementary school in Oklahoma before returning to...

Elizabeth A. Thorpe

Dec 17, 2022

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Thorpe, born, July 12, 1929, in Bucyrus, OH to Eugene Sonday and Kathryn Belser Sonday. Moved at age 2 to Marion, OH where she lived for 11 years, before moving to Alliance in 1940.

She was a graduate of Alliance High School and University of Mount Union (Magna Cum Laude) and a member of...

Marguerite Schneider

Dec 16, 2022

Marguerite “Peggy” Schneider, loving mother, wife and cook, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2022 at the Aultman Community Care Center in Alliance, Ohio, her hometown.

She was born on November 24, 1948 to parents, Orva and Florence Glass.

She grew up alongside her sister, Kathy Bricker, whom she was close to. From a young...

Phyllis Jean Freeman

Dec 15, 2022

Phyllis Jean Freeman (age 86) of Alliance Ohio transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday December 15, 2022. She was surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.

She was born March 26th, 1936, in Cadiz Ohio to Estella and George Bell. She worked as a caregiver for a short time and was a homemaker most of...

Michael Duke

Dec 15, 2022

Michael Duke, age 69, of Alliance, passed away December 15, 2022 at Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born January, 20 1953 in Alliance, Ohio to Edgar and Ilene (Witcomb) Duke.

Michael recently retired from Relogis Techs in Massillon after working there for 16 years.

He enjoyed building and racing remote control cars, helicopters...

George K. Flaker

Dec 15, 2022

George Kyle Flaker, age 53, passed away on December 15, 2022.

He was born on August 1, 1969, in Barberton, Ohio to Margaret Wright.

George attended Coventry High School and worked at Midwest Realty Advisors.

An avid Jacksonville Jaguars fan, he enjoyed playing bocce and pool, and going bowling, golfing and fishing.

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Dwight A Croley

Dec 14, 2022

Dwight A. Croley, age 72, of Alliance, was called home to rest with the Lord on December 14, 2022 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Dwight was born on June 3rd, 1950 in Kayjay, Kentucky to Lee and Sylvia (Syme) Croley. He attended Alliance City Schools and proudly worked at Transue and Williams Stamping Company...

William E. Morrison

Dec 14, 2022

William E. “Brother Bill” Morrison, age 90, passed away on December 14, 2022.

He was born on May 4, 1932, in Salem, Ohio to William and Hazel (Kelly) Morrison.

Bill, an Alliance High School graduate, was proud of his military service as an Army Sergeant, serving in Korea and Hawaii. He was a retired machinist,...

Mary E. Hawk

Dec 14, 2022

Mary E. Hawk, age 86, passed away on December 14, 2022.

She was born on May 28, 1936, in Morganstown, West Virginia, to George and Myrtle (Marshal) Jeffries.

Mary was devoted to following Pastor Jimmy Swaggart. She raised money for the diabetes association, heart association and the Akron Children’s Hospital. Mary was everyone’s grandma; she...

Lawrence P. Frank

Dec 14, 2022

Lawrence P. Frank, age 81, passed away on December 14, 2022.

He was born on January 27, 1941, in Canton, to Leo and Marcelline Frank.

He graduated from Louisville High School in 1959, attended John Carroll University and graduated from Mount Union University with a Bachelor of Science in 1963.

Larry taught math...

Rose Mowen

Dec 13, 2022

Rose (Leech) Mowen, age 83, passed away peacefully, December 13, 2022.

She was born to Ross D. & Ada M. (Wilden) Leech in Marlboro Twp. December 30, 1938, the youngest of 13 children. Rose married the love of her life, William A. Mowen I, June 13, 1953 and remained happily married for 43 years until his passing...

David R. Priest

Dec 13, 2022

David R. Priest of Austintown passed away on December 13, 2022.  Born in Alliance on August 28, 1985, he was the son of Ron and Diana Priest of Alliance.  Dave was a 2004 graduate of West Branch High School and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.  He earned an Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology & Network Administration...

Arthur Ross Housley

Dec 13, 2022

Arthur Ross Housley, of Canfield, Ohio, departed his life on December 13, 2022 as a result of heart problems.

Art was born on May 17, 1953 to the late Fred and Mildred (Brummit) Housley.

Art was a Christian and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. Art was a retired Semi Truck owner operator. He never met...

Lois M. Bush

Dec 13, 2022

Lois M. Bush, age 98, passed away on December 13, 2022.

She was born on December 29, 1923, in Alliance, to Shafter A. and Wilda (White) Simons.

Lois was a lifetime member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of North Georgetown #574. Lois enjoyed crafting.

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James B. Crites

Dec 12, 2022

James B. Crites, age 93, passed away on December 12, 2022.

He was born on December 28, 1928, in Moundsville, WV, to Eric H. and Mary Josephine Crites.

As a young boy he and his family moved to Charleston, WV where his siblings, twins, Joyce and Eric and Mary Jo were born.

He...

Joan Isabel Triplett

Dec 9, 2022

Joan Isabel Triplett, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born September 4, 1929 in Bolton, Ohio to Adam F. and Wilma C. (Kegg) Martin.

Joan graduated from Goshen High School and had worked as a cook for the former Gary’s Colonial House, College...