Obituaries

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...

Oct 2, 2022

Frank D. Cox, age 84, of Alliance, passed away on October 2, 2022.

He was born on May 5, 1938 in Yancey County, North Carolina to David R. Cox Sr. and Mae (Miller) Cox.

Frank worked at Transue and Williams Stamping Plant as the head millwright for over 50 years until his retirement.  He served...

Oct 1, 2022

Felice Livio Rinaldi, age 88, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 1, 1934 to Attilio and Angelina Rinaldi and lived in the area all of his life.

A 1952 graduate of Alliance High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958...

Oct 1, 2022

On October 1, 2022, Rodney went to be with his Lord.

He was born and lived in Alliance, Ohio all of his life.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah (Minger) Hodgekin; his sister, Dianna (Hodgekin) Ashburn; brother, David (JoAnn) Hodgekin; and several nieces and nephews.

On June 25, 1977,...

Sep 30, 2022

Aileen J. Mazzei, age 95, of Alliance, passed away on September 30, 2022.

She was born on February 22, 1927 in Alliance to Louie and Augusta (Bailey) Mohr.

Aileen graduated from Alliance High School in 1945 and worked as Babcock and Wilcox Tube as an inspector and later retired from Universal Co-Op. She was a...

Sep 28, 2022

Clifford E. Jones, Sr. 70 of Alliance, OH (formerly of Niagara Falls, NY) passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born in Alliance, OH on September 16, 1952

He was the son of the late Frank and Aria (Candy) Jones. Clifford worked at DuPont for 34 years until he retired. He loved the outdoors and fishing and...

Sep 25, 2022

Eric T. Ferrall, age 54, of Alliance passed away at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

He was born December 23, 1967 in Salem, Ohio to Raymond G. and Sarah (Shivers) Ferrall.

Eric attended Alliance High School and enjoyed fishing, photography, and being with his family.

Eric will be...

Sep 20, 2022

Walter E. Kelly Jr., age 71, of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Alliance, passed from this life Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Jean Waddle Care Center.

Walter was born October 30, 1950 to Walter E. Kelly Sr. and Lena M. Percy Kelly in Alliance, Ohio.

He was of the Baptist faith and he enjoyed fishing, watching...

Sep 20, 2022

Kari A. Howell, age 50, of Youngstown, passed away on September 20, 2022.

She was born on October 1, 1971 in Norfolk, Virginia to Sherrylynn Mellott and the late Michael Reed Howell and is survived by her mother and her brother, Joe Howell.

Kari graduated from West Branch High School in 1990. She then received...

Sep 17, 2022

Mary Holcomb, age 91, of North Benton, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance. She was born September 12, 1931 in Chester, West Virginia to Robert and Estella (Kohart) Bennett. Before becoming a stay at home Mom, Mary worked in a bakery and for TS&T Pottery. She was a member of the...

Sep 13, 2022

Michael Gene Morris Jr., age 22 of Alliance, died unexpectedly Tuesday September 13, 2022.

He was born June 7, 2000 to Michael Gene Morris Sr. and Monica Rae Wilson.

A 2019 graduate of Alliance High School, Michael had attended Hartville Wesleyan Methodist Church.

He enjoyed playing video games and loved spending time with...