Obituaries

Feb 24, 2023

Leonard Paul Mapes, age 80, of Alliance, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 24, 2023.

He was born on November 27, 1942, in Canton, Ohio.

Leonard was a 1960 graduate or Lincoln High School. He served 4 years in the United States Airforce. Leonard retired in 2002 as the Senior...

Feb 20, 2023

Together Again-Earl Webb Jr., age 97, of Alliance, passed away on February 20, 2023.

He was born on December 19, 1925, in Akron, Ohio, to Earl Webb Sr. and Isabelle (Goodhue) Webb.

Earl served honorably in the Ohio Army National Guard for 26 years as a full time service technician. He then worked as a...

Feb 20, 2023

Rose M. (Boyd) Prince, age 64, of Alliance, passed away on February 20, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born on April 19, 1958, in Charleston, WV, to Samuel Peter and Shirley Ellen (Oney) Boyd.

Rose graduated from West Technical High School in Cleveland in 1976 and worked in sales in the alliance...

Feb 18, 2023

George W. May Jr., age 78, of Alliance, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born June 5, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to the late George W. May Sr. and Rosetta K. (Brunner) May. He was the 8th of 10 children, and lifelong resident of...

Feb 17, 2023

Robert Armstong, age 93 was born in Albany, NY and passed peacefully the morning of Feburary 17th, 2023.

He graduated from Kenmore Sr. High School located in Buffalo NY, and at the age of twenty-one served in the Korean War as an assistant seargent in the airforce while stationed in Europe and North Africa. Afterwards, he obtained...

Feb 17, 2023

Marilyn A. (Dowling) Sandru, age 86, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2023.

She was born on August 25, 1936, in Alliance, Ohio, to Marvin and Evelyn (Baker) Dowling.

Marilyn graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as the East Ohio Machinery Office Manager and the Alliance Area Chamber...

Feb 16, 2023

Steven P. “Riz” Risden, age 47, of Alliance, passed away on February 16, 2023.

He was born on December 9, 1975, in Alliance, to Robert and Barbara (May) Risden Jr.

Steven graduated from Alliance High School in 1995.

He was a member of the Elks and enjoyed playing cards, golfing and riding four-wheelers....

Feb 15, 2023

Sandra L. Gampo of Alliance went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2023, at the age of 82. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Alliance on January 15, 1941, to Earl and Mary Isabelle (Myers) Seevers. She graduated from United High School in 1959...

Feb 13, 2023

Daniel W. Kirkendall, age 62, of Alliance, died at Mercy Medical Center Monday, February 13, 2023.

He was born October 18, 1960 in Alliance, Ohio to Jerry L. Kirkendall and Sharon K. (Ullman) Kirkendall Riddle.

Daniel attended Alliance High School, and Amarillo Community College.

Daniel drove truck for many years, before retiring from...

Feb 12, 2023

Judge James H. Williams, age 88, passed away on February 12, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 20, 1934, in Salem, to Howard H. and Lucy Williams.

Jim was raised in Berlin Center, Ohio and graduated from Berlin Center High School in 1952. He earned his B.A. degree in pre-law studies...

Feb 11, 2023

Patricia J. (Cribbs) Dearth, age 75, passed away on February 11, 2023.

She was born on April 13, 1947, in Akron, to Earl V. Cribbs and Mildred G. (Waller) Cribbs.

Pat graduated from Alliance High School in 1965. She worked at the Alliance Auto Club before becoming a secretary for Mobile Consultants for over 35...

Feb 10, 2023

Patricia Arlene (Godsey) Lambert, age 90, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023.

She was born February 1, 1933, in Alliance, to Lee and Annie (Barricks) Godsey.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Patricia worked for many years at a collection office in Alliance.  She enjoyed puzzles and crossword puzzles and was an avid Indians...

Feb 9, 2023

Judith A. Kingan, age 75, passed away on February 9, 2023.

She was born on November 1, 1947, in Wooster, to David and Mildred (Warner) Hostetler.

Judith graduated from Goshen College in Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in home economics. She taught K-12 at Alliance Christian Center School for 10 years and then taught adult...

Feb 5, 2023

Nelson Elroy Baker, age 92, of Alliance, passed away on February 5, 2023.

He was born on December 24, 1930, in Alliance, to Arthur and Martha (Day) Baker.

Nelson was a 1949 graduate of Alliance High School.  He then graduated from Cleveland Fenn College School of Engineering and worked as a professional engineer at Morgan...

Feb 1, 2023

Carol J. Slusser, age 82, of Alliance, passed away on February 1, 2023.

She was born January 21, 1941, in Alliance, Ohio to Earl and Hazel Johnson LeMay.

A graduate of Alliance High School Carol worked as a billing clerk. She had been a member of Alliance Friends Church.

An avid reader, she...

Feb 1, 2023

Darla Dean Kelly, age 84, passed away on February 1, 2023 with her loving family around her.

She was born on March 26, 1938, in Atwater, to Clifford and Ethel (Urmson) Buck.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Darla served in the U.S. Army and had been stationed at the Pentagon. She then worked for...

Feb 1, 2023

Mary L. Pelger, age 95, passed away on February 1, 2023.

She was born on July 19, 1927, in Woodlawn, PA, to Sam and Thelma (Pritchard) Albert.

Mary graduated from Alliance High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Barbara (Jay) Oyster; her son, Robert (Terri) Pelger; five grandchildren, Greg,...

Jan 23, 2023

Thomas Alan Morris, who loved the Lord, was called home on January 23, 2023, and will be desperately missed by his loving family and many friends.

He was born June 28, 1951 in Morgantown, WV to devoted parents, Virginia ‘Katie’ and Norval Morris. He was blessed with loving grandparents, Clarence and Lettie May West, and George and...

Jan 23, 2023

Victor D. Vickers, age 76, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023.

He was born on November 10, 1946, to the late Richard and Pearl (Mattern) Vickers.

Vic was a veteran of the United States Navy and served our country for 4 years. Living a farm life and owning his guitar shop...

Jan 23, 2023

Carol L. Woolf, age 85, of Alliance, passed away on January 23, 2023 at Canterbury Villa.

She was born in Alliance to Michael G. and Matilda (Tillie) Ameser.

Mrs. Woolf was a 1955 graduate of Alliance High School. Her employment began with Mount Union College, continuing with Universal Co-Op, T&W Stamping, Sancap, G&S Printing and...