Obituaries

Oct 29, 2022

Joel E. Palmer passed away at Aultman Alliance Hospital October 29, 2022 with his wife and kids by his side, holding his hands as he went to be with Our Lord to finally rest and breathe easy.

Joel was born October 11, 1961 in Alliance, Ohio to his amazing parents Carl and RuthAnn Palmer. He graduated from...

Oct 28, 2022

Richard Williams Sr, age 87, passed away on October 28, 2022.

He was born on January 9, 1935 in Belmont County, OH to James and Anna (Burkhart) Williams.

Richard honorably served his country with the United States Army for three years.

He was a chipper/tool repairman at American Steel for 34 years where...

Oct 27, 2022

Sophie M. Umberger, age 88, of North Canton, passed away at Windsor Medical Center October 27, 2022.

She was born August 11, 1934 to Nicholas and Mary (Sarianides) Cazangides.

She enjoyed gardening and loved her neighbors.

Those left to cherish her memory are her step-sons, Brett (Tammy), Brian (Cindy), Gregg (Kelly) and Grant...

Oct 27, 2022

Edna M. Edwards, age 86, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital October 27, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester G. Kuntzman and Corinne A. (Ramsey) Kuntzman, and her sister, Shirley Kuntzman Jordan-Boyd.

After graduation from Alliance High School (Class of 1954), Edna was employed in the...

Oct 25, 2022

Marlene Snyder, age 87, passed away on October 25, 2022.

She was born on May 22, 1935, in Salem, Ohio, to Michael and Elizabeth (Fleischer) Yunk.

Marlene was a church secretary for most of her life, most recently she served at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid reader....

Oct 24, 2022

Virginia R. Carlile, age 90, passed away on October 24, 2022.

She was born on February 12, 1932, in Alliance, to Howard and Leota (Pierce) Bowhall.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Virginia married Gene on October 28, 1951. Many people would remember Virginia from her years spent at the Limaville Post Office, retiring in...

Oct 20, 2022

John R. Meece, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 11, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH to Hobart and Mary (Merriman) Meece.

John honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later in the Army National Guard before working as...

Oct 20, 2022

Margaret Ann Dixon, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2022 in Flint, Michigan following an extended illness.

Margaret was born on January 2, 1934, in Ozark, Alabama, to Robert and Ethel Lee Ford. She moved to Alliance, Ohio in 1948 and attended Alliance City Schools. She later married Edward M. Dixon....

Oct 20, 2022

Jerry Lee Evans Sr., age 85, passed away on October 20, 2022.

He was born on April 26, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, to Harold and Edith Evans.

Jerry graduated from Hillard High School and earned two masters degrees from Ohio State. Jerry also attended Methodist Theology School before serving as a Pastor. He was a...

Oct 18, 2022

Lloyd T. “Tom” Myers Sr., age 66, passed away, with his children by his side, on October 18, 2022.

He was born on September 21, 1956, in Glendale, West Virginia, to the late Earl T. and Bessie F. (Yoho) Myers.

Tom was a hard worker and worked at American Steel Foundry, Royal China, and China...

Oct 17, 2022

Leonard “Lenny” Reich Jr., age 48, lost his courageous battle with cancer on October 17, 2022.

He was born on November 16, 1973, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Leonard and Joy (Reed) Reich.

Lenny was the athletic director at Alliance City Schools. He formerly worked at the University of Mount Union as the Assistant to the...

Oct 17, 2022

Lisa M. Nordquest, age 45, passed away on October 17, 2022.

She was born on November 8, 1976 in Alliance, to Melvin and Carol (Johnson) Showers.

Lisa worked as a team lead manager at Walmart and loved her job. She was a social butterfly and loved spending time with her family, especially her children. Lisa...

Oct 17, 2022

Linda J. Berry, age 73, went home to with the Lord on October 17, 2022.

Linda worked at Euclid Garment Center as a beautiful seamstress until her retirement in 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Denis; daughter, Tracy (Eric) Benning of Alliance; granddaughters, Cheyane and Kierra of Alliance; sisters, Bobbie Dimit,...

Oct 15, 2022

Karen L. Quick, age 82, passed away at Aultman Alliance Hospital October 15, 2022.

She was born on October 15, 1940, in Alliance, to Harold William Lampe and Catherine Irene (Bainter) Lampe.

A graduate of Alliance High School, she received her Bachelor of Arts from Mount Union College. She taught third grade and adult education....

Oct 13, 2022

William G. “Bill” Messenheimer, age 94, of Alliance, passed away on October 13, 2022.

He was born on August 5, 1928, to William F. and Hazel L. (Snyder) Messenheimer and raised in North Canton and Canton, Ohio. Bill was a 1946 graduate of Canton McKinley High School where he played football and was captain of the baseball...

Oct 10, 2022

On Oct. 10, 2022 Dick Lee Vickers of Louisville, OH went to be with the Lord.  Born Sept. 10, 1955 to the late Richard and Pearl (Mattern) Vickers, Dick was the middle of seven children; Victor (Patty), Terry (late Joyce), Darlene (late Jack Gobley), Sherry (Ernie McCracken), Sandy (Russell Bean), and Russell (Lisa).

Having met the love...

Oct 10, 2022

John Craig Huffman, age 72, of Sebring, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on October 10, 2022.

He was born on August 18, 1950 in Alliance to Sharon and Adeline Huffman.

John graduated from Alliance High School and worked as a quality control inspector for Quaker City Castings. He served honorably in...

Oct 9, 2022

Barbara (Zamagias) Monea, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Born on September 26, 1937, in Johnstown, PA, to Michael and Lottie (Andrews) Zamagias, she lived in Alliance most of her life.

She was a 1955 graduate of Alliance High School where she was involved in the Booster Club, Chronicle Staff, Mixed Chorus, Girls...

Oct 7, 2022

Tim passed away peacefully in his home on October 7, 2022 from chronic heart disease. He was born on September 12, 1946 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Nelson Vincent and Ruth Audrey Hetrick.

Tim was a 1964 graduate of Alliance High School, a member of the National Honor Society, Latin Club and Debate Club. He was...

Oct 4, 2022

Donald C. Gruenbaum, age 96, of Alliance, passed away on October 4, 2022.

He was born on June 26, 1926 in Alliance to Justus J. Gruenbaum and Fern Leona Wetherill.

Donald graduated from Alliance High School in 1944. He worked for Transue-Williams Steel Forging as a Trim Die Sinker until his retirement.  Donald also worked...