Obituaries

Jan 22, 2023

Stephanie C. “Fanny” Jones Miller, age 95, of Alliance, passed away January 22, 2023 at Bel-Air Care Center.

She was born June 4, 1927 in Antwerp, Belgium to Matthew and Simonee Horemans.

Stephanie and her family survived the German Invasion in 1940. In 1945 while working for the Red Cross, Stephanie met her soon to...

Jan 21, 2023

Willard Carver, age 79, passed away on January 21, 2023 in Alliance.

He was born on June 20, 1943, in Deerfield, OH to William and Estella (Jeffries) Carver.

Willard attended Southeast High school. He spent most of his years as a machinist.

Willard was the co-founder of GNW Aluminum in Alliance, OH. He...

Jan 20, 2023

John H. Hunter, age 81, of Alliance, passed peacefully at his home on January 20th with his loving wife by his side.

He was born July 11, 1941 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Howard E. and Lillian A. (Earhart) Hunter.

A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, John served in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman...

Jan 17, 2023

Nancy Ludwig, age 77, of Alliance, passed away on January 17, 2023.

She was born on March 4, 1945, in Alliance, to Cecil and Mary (Greene) Warner.

Nancy worked as a medical records manager for over 25 years at Horizon Meadows until her retirement.

Nancy enjoyed playing Playstation and cards, as well as...

Jan 16, 2023

Dr. Wayne V. Denny, age 80, of Alliance, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

Wayne was born October 3, 1942 in Alliance, Ohio to Richard L. and Geneive B. (Cameron) Denny.

A graduate of Alliance High School

Wayne received his B.S. in Elementary Education from Mount...

Jan 15, 2023

Edgar Hunter “Tod” Sloane, age 70, passed away on January 15, 2023.

He was born on March 2, 1952, in Greensburg, PA, to Edgar H. and Louise A. (Brooks) Sloane.

Tod enjoyed golfing, walking, swimming and attending county fairs. He was an avid sports fan.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Jan 14, 2023

Atlee A. Tescher, age 90, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023.

He was born on September 12, 1932, in Beloit, Ohio, to Albert and Vera (Heestand) Tescher.

He worked as an electrical assembler at Alliance Machine retiring after 37 years in 1987.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and helped build...

Jan 10, 2023

Donna June (Wayt) Shade, age 79, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in her home with her husband and daughters present.

She was born August 8, 1943 in Alliance, Ohio to Raymond and Vedna (Pendergast) Wayt.

A proud graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, Donna worked as...

Jan 9, 2023

Joan Marie Boyce, age 84, entered into Glory on January 9, 2023.

She was born February 19, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio to Clarence C. and Juanita June (Hahn) Shutler.

A 1956 graduate of Alliance High School, Joan was the first female to letter in athletics.

She competed in archery with her late husband,...

Jan 9, 2023

Pamela K. Schopp, age 79, of Alliance, passed away on January 9, 2023.

She was born on February 15, 1943, in Alliance, to William I. and Rosalia M. (Schiffer) Walter.

She graduated from Central Catholic High School in Canton and St. Thomas School of Nursing in Akron. She also attended Akron University.

She...

Jan 8, 2023

Together Again- Evelyn Marie (Conrad) Pierce-Reustle, age 101, of Alliance, passed away at her home Sunday January 8, 2023.

She was born July 14, 1921 in Alliance, Ohio, to Cregg T. and Florence E. (Benner) Conrad.

Evelyn had been a Line Supervisor for Ultimate Electronics in Summers point New Jersey, Manager of Carl Sands Restaurant,...

Jan 6, 2023

Gary DePrill Sr., age 69, passed away on January 6, 2023.

He was born on October 6, 1953 to the late Joann (Moore) McMillin-Goshorn.

He graduated in 1972 from Alliance High School. He looked forward going to class reunions and breakfasts. Although small in stature, he had a huge heart and would light up the...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Jane Paxson, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023 at Canterbury of Alliance.

She was born July 8, 1929, in Salem, Ohio to Arthur G. and Ethel E. (Dixson) Frederick.

Survivors include her children, Sandy, Eric, Kevin and Greg; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

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Jan 6, 2023

George Kelly Riggins, age 85, of Alliance, passed away at 7:49 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

He was born January 3, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio to Walter Jenkins Taylor and Eva Riggins.

A 1961 graduate of Alliance High School, Kelly worked as a spot welder at Transue and Williams. He was...

Jan 6, 2023

Gary Lee Marty, age 69 of Alliance, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Akron City Hospital.

He was born March 21, 1953 in Alliance, Ohio to Robert Lee and Marilyn R. (Gantz) Marty.

A 1971 graduate of Marlington High School, Gary graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.

He worked as a...

Jan 5, 2023

William R. Spencer, age 65, of Canton, passed away on January 5, 2023.

He was born on November 3, 1957, in Warren, Ohio, to William G. and Ellen H. (Nordstrom) Spencer.

He graduated from Fort Knox High School in Kentucky and continued his education at various colleges. William spoke fluent Spanish and taught English in...

Jan 3, 2023

Raymond A. Cunningham, age 64, passed away on January 3, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

He was born on August 25, 1958, in Alliance, to Ray and Thelma (Campbell) Cunningham.

Ray attended Alliance City Schools. He was a retired roofer and home repairman. Ray was always willing to lend a hand and help a neighbor....

Jan 1, 2023

Joanne Rita Linihan (nee Schmidt) passed away peacefully January 1, 2023 after decades of fighting several illnesses.

Joanne was born on January 20, 1944 in New York to Annette and Louis Schmidt. She married John Michael “Mike" Linihan on October 13, 1967. They raised 4 sons on Long Island, New York. Eventually they relocated and then retired...

Jan 1, 2023

Carol J. Bichsel, age 90, passed away on January 1, 2023.

She was born on June 16, 1932, in Pittsburg, PA.

She graduated from Alliance High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Susan (Mike) Hill; grandsons, Greg and Jeff Hill; sisters, Shirley Bailey and Rita Henry; several nieces and...

Dec 28, 2022

Michael John Schneider of Alliance, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 5, 1996 at Alliance Community Hospital.

He attended Salem High School.

Michael loved to draw and read. He was a great artist.

Those left to cherish his memory are...