Obituaries

Dec 7, 2022

Karen Marie McDonald, age 78, passed away on December 7, 2022.

She was born on August 26, 1944, in Alliance, to William and Ruby (Haupt) Taschwer Sr.

She graduated from Alliance High School and worked as a cashier at Lowe’s for fourteen years.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary...

Dec 4, 2022

Charlotte A. Loar, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2022.

She was born on May 1, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, to Earl P. & Evelyn M. (Apperson) Leiter.

Charlotte graduated from Louisville High School in 1975 and then graduated in Spring of 1996 from Stark State with her Physical...

Dec 3, 2022

Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral and Cremation Service started a program we call Celebration of Memories in 1992. It is difficult to imagine the emotional stress that faces those who are left to make holiday plans, for this reason, we have prepared our program as an opportunity for you to bring about a positive experience, while coping with the holidays. It is...

Dec 2, 2022

Wanda R. Crabtree, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022 at Blossom Nursing Home.

She was born on June 5, 1934, in Alliance, to Frederick M. and Mildred C. (Hawkins) Russell.

Wanda was a member of the Christian Broadcast Center. She enjoyed puzzles, crafting with her yarn loom and most of all she...

Nov 29, 2022

Kathryn J. Lucas, age 78, passed away on November 29, 2022.

She was born on February 1, 1944, in Alliance.

Kathryn was an avid Cleveland sports fan.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mike Anderson, Lisa Ball (Pat Watz), and James (Kristen) Anderson; and grandchildren, Carrie Ann, Jordan and Cooper....

Nov 28, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Harlan Leland “Lee” Lanzer, patriarch of our family, left us for Heaven into his Mother and Father’s waiting arms on November 28, 2022. Lee was born August 24, 1945, the oldest of five children, to Harlan “Babe” and Shirley Lanzer in Canton, Ohio. His childhood years were spent in the...

Nov 27, 2022

Michael Scott Mohr, age 60, passed away on November 27, 2022.

He was born on December 7, 1961 in Alliance, to Richard Earl and Mary Lou (Anderson) Mohr.

Michael graduated from Alliance High School. He loved music and was a drummer in many local bands.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Nov 24, 2022

Catherine B. “Katie” Mitchell, age 91, of Alliance, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 while vacationing in Wilmington, North Carolina.

She was born February 24, 1931 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to Guy W. Barger and Bernice (Gilliland) Barger.

A 1948 graduate of Sewickley High School in Pennsylvania, Katie graduated from Indiana State Teacher’s College in Indiana, PA....

Nov 24, 2022

Kathy A. Graham, age 69, of Alliance, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

She was born May 15, 1953 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Waterloo High School.

Kathy worked as a prep cook at Country Manor for many years.

Kathy was the type of person people...

Nov 23, 2022

Shirley L. Stauffenger, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at her home on November 23, 2022.

She was born March 12, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio Ralph and Mabel (Hartzell) Bichsel.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Shirley attended Beauty School. She formerly worked at Ohio Bell and as a Beautician.

Survivors include her...

Nov 21, 2022

Rollin D. “Rollie” Rosenberger, age 85, of Alliance, passed away November 21, 2022 at Broadway Creek Senior Living in Medina.

He was born January 23, 1937 in New Franklin, Ohio to Arthur and Gladys (Barkdoll) Rosenberger.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Rollie continued his education to become a Carpenter. He retired from Kintz Construction...

Nov 19, 2022

Myron C. Powers, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

He was born on March 9, 1936, in Girard, PA, to William and Hazel (Bogart) Powers.

Myron served in the United States Airforce from 1957-1961.  He was a lifelong HAM Radio Operator; his call sign was W3ALD.  He was a member of the...

Nov 15, 2022

Donald A. Zinz, age 73, of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at University Hospital.

The son of William R. and Sarah (Schuller) Zinz Sr., he was born December 29, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Donald spent his life devoted to education.  He earned his Bachelors and Master’s degree from Kent State University in...

Nov 12, 2022

Benjamin David Hotchkiss, age 34, passed away on November 12, 2022.

He was born on May 22, 1988, in Canton, to David and Beth (Wilson) Hotchkiss.

Ben attended Kent State University. He worked as a landscaper for Scott Cully and a produce assistant manager at Acme. He was a member of Union Avenue United Methodist...

Nov 10, 2022

Nancy A. Sandifer, age 82, of Sebring, passed away November 10, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born October 29, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Harold W. Hilsmier and Olga M. (Schnaepel) Hilsmier.

A graduate of Fort Wayne Southside High School, Nancy attended Perdue University and had worked as a Bank Teller....

Nov 8, 2022

Earl T. “Tommy” Myers, age 66, of Alliance, passed away on November 8, 2022.

He was born on March 31, 1956, in Glendale, West Virginia, to Betty L. Myers.

Tommy delivered newspapers for the Alliance Review and worked for Judge Lavery for many years. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed helping people. Tommy...

Nov 6, 2022

Julie Zamagias, loving mother, sister, and aunt, entered into the gates of heaven on November 6, 2022.

She was born August 7, 1955 in Alliance, Ohio to Stephen M. and Norma Jean (Aquilo) Zamagias.

A 1973 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Julie graduated from Mount Union College in 1977. She worked as Office...

Oct 31, 2022

Martha Jane Tune, age 97, passed away on October 31, 2022 in Tampa, FL peacefully surrounded by love and family.   She was known as Jane to all.

Born on August 25, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter to Eli Holmes and Wanda Leota (Smith) Orr.

Jane graduated from Albion College majoring in Music...

Oct 30, 2022

Barbara J. Anderson (Mazzei) Bixler passed away October 30, 2022 at 80 years old.  Born Dec. 3, 1941, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Valliere (Bud) E. Anderson and Frances (Wagner) Anderson.  Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth F. Bixler and Sister Carol (Anderson) Kauffman.  A 1960 Alliance High School graduate, previously employed at...

Oct 29, 2022

Claire Springer, age 83, passed away on October 29, 2022.

She was born on March 25, 1939, in Ohio, to George and Lela (Yochum) Steineck.

Claire graduated from Louisville High School. She then received her degree from Mount Union College before beginning her work as a music teacher at Marlington High School. Claire loved music,...