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David E. Kester

David E. Kester

Feb 1, 2024

David E. Kester, age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care in Canton. 

He was born October 1, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Benjamin and Mary (Lamberty) Kester and had lived in the area most of his life.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Westminster College in 1982. He spent most of his career in retail including...

Joyce L. Brinkman

Joyce L. Brinkman

Jan 31, 2024

Joyce L. (Fatzinger) Brinkman, age 91, passed away on January 31, 2024. 



She was born on March 4, 1932, in Allentown, PA, to George and Kathryn (Wassner) Fatzinger. Joyce attended Allentown High School. 



She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Alliance Senior Center, Red Hats and AARP. Joyce loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and...

Phillip Sheridan Gehm

Phillip Sheridan Gehm

Jan 29, 2024

Phillip Sheridan Gehm, age 91, of Alliance, passed away on January 29, 2024. 

He was born in Alliance on August 28, 1932 to Carl S. and Lotta M. (Hill) Gehm.   

He was a 1950 graduate of Alliance High School. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mount Union College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Music degree and a Bachelor of Music...

Bruce D. Snyder

Bruce D. Snyder

Jan 29, 2024

Bruce D. Snyder, age 88, passed away on January 29, 2024. 

He was born on May 20, 1935, in Salem, to Harry and Helen (Stewart) Snyder.

Bruce graduated from Salem High School and earned his Bachelors’ at Baldwin Wallace. He loved music; Bruce was a professional organ player and also built organs. Bruce served honorably in the United States Army. He was...

Odell Young

Odell Young

Jan 28, 2024

Odell Young, age 87, passed away on January 28, 2024. 

He was born on December 25, 1936, in Gilbertown, Alabama, to Winston and Laura (Exer) Young.

Odell worked for American Steel Foundries for 34 years until his retirement. He was a very active member of New Zion Baptist Church; Odell served on the Usher Board, Trustee Board, was a member of the...

Blanche E. Zeller

Blanche E. Zeller

Jan 26, 2024

Blanche E. (Porter) Zeller, of Groveport, Ohio, passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 79.  She was born on April 14, 1944, in Greene County, Pennsylvania to John W. “Bill” and Eva (Lewis) Porter.  



After graduating from Marlington High School in 1962, Blanche worked for Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products as a secretary.  She left to become...

Sandra A. Ramsey

Sandra A. Ramsey

Jan 25, 2024

Sandra A. (Wise) Ramsey, age 78 of Alliance, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 25, 2024

She was born on December 11, 1945 in Ravenna, Ohio to Pearl and Al Wise.

She is survived by her husband Robert Ramsey, whom she married on September 5, 1965; three daughters, Sheri (Dan) Ramsey Huth, Debra (Todd) Ramsey Bennett and Rebecca (Samitha)...

Karen Marie Phillips

Karen Marie Phillips

Jan 24, 2024

Karen Marie Phillips, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. 



She was born on June 27, 1951, in Alliance, to Stephen and Agnes (Decker) Mudrick.



She worked for many years as a waitress at various restaurants in the area.   She enjoyed trying her luck at a variety of games but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family.



Those left to...

Bradley M. Gross

Bradley M. Gross

Jan 21, 2024

Bradley M. Gross, age 69, passed away on January 21, 2024. 

He was born on September 27, 1954, in Alliance, to Donald W. and Norma L. (Woodword) Gross.

Bradley worked as an engineer at Robertson’s Heating Supply for almost 40 years until his retirement in 2020. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, scuba diving, traveling and Sunday drives. Bradley was a loving husband and...

Marjorie Ann Gamble

Marjorie Ann Gamble

Jan 19, 2024

Marjorie Ann Baker Crawford Gamble, age 89, passed away on January 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. 

She was born on May 28, 1934, in Alliance, to Arthur and Martha (Day) Baker.

Marjorie worked at Alliance Manufacturing, Park Hannifin and Babcox and Wilcox. Her enjoyment was her family. She taught us how to work and to do it with pride....

Susan Elizabeth England

Susan Elizabeth England

Jan 18, 2024

Susan Elizabeth England, age 71, of Alliance, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early Thursday morning, January 18, 2024. That she was a beloved, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother is a vast understatement. 

She was born August 24, 1952 and lovingly adopted as a newborn by Ina Louise (Erb) and Howard Emmet Sutton; and with her brother, Jeff, raised as their own....

Daniel Richards

Daniel Richards

Jan 15, 2024

Daniel Richards, age 62, of Alliance, passed away on January 15, 2024.

Barbara Jean Pierce

Barbara Jean Pierce

Jan 15, 2024

Barbara Jean Pierce, age 100, passed away on January 15, 2024.

She was born on January 3, 1924, in Alliance, to Fred L. Bates Sr. and Elsie (Garman) Bates.

Barbara graduated from Alliance High School in 1942. She was a former member of United Presbyterian Church in Alliance and a current member of Ascension Lutheran Church in North Olmsted, Ohio.

Barbara volunteered as...

Jack W. Render

Jack W. Render

Jan 14, 2024

Jack W. Render, age  84, of Copeland Oaks, formerly of Salem, Iva, SC & Alliance went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, January 14th surrounded by family

He was born August 1, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of the late Rita Wright and the late Wilson Render.

He married Janice Rutherford in Lapeer, Michigan on June 11, 1960, and...

Angela L. Brokaw

Angela L. Brokaw

Jan 10, 2024

Angela L. Brokaw, age 28, passed away on January 10, 2024.

She was born on June 8, 1995, in Akron, Ohio and was adopted by Ray and Theresa (Burke) Brokaw.

Angela graduated from Southeast High School in Ravenna. She loved to read, write and spend time with her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents;...

Shelba J. Ware

Shelba J. Ware

Jan 2, 2024

Shelba J. Ware, age 85, passed away on January 2, 2024.

She was born on November 10, 1938, in Junior, West Virginia, to Elmo and Oma (Ware) Hutzler.

Shelba worked as a cleaner for the Alliance City Schools where she spent her time cleaning the Glamorgan Castle. She lived a happy, simple life and loved taking care of her family.

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Marlene M. Haines

Marlene M. Haines

Jan 2, 2024

Marlene M. Haines, age 92, passed away on January 2, 2024.

She was born on August 1, 1931, in Alliance, to Earl and Mabel (Myers) Mergenthaler.

Marlene graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as a machine operator at Buckeye Packaging until her retirement. Marlene enjoyed music and playing cards.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, LuAnn...

Patricia A. Zerby

Patricia A. Zerby

Jan 1, 2024

Patty A. Zerby, age 75, passed away on January 1, 2024.

She was born on October 18, 1948, in Alliance, to Edward and Lena (Lacivita) Adams Sr.

Patty graduated from Marlington High School in 1967. She met and fell in love with her husband, Robert Zerby, at Fairmont Children’s Home. Patty worked as a nurse’s aide at Alliance Hospital, Dr....

William L. Cutright

William L. Cutright

Dec 30, 2023

William “Bill” L. Cutright Jr. passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023, at the age of 75.

Bill was born on July 28, 1948, in Alliance to William L Cutright Sr. and Frances Riggs. He was a 1968 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School.  He served his country in the Army from 1968 to 1970.

Bill attended North Gate Church...

Emma Jean Jefferson

Emma Jean Jefferson

Dec 30, 2023

Emma Jean Fisher-Good-Jefferson “Mama”, age 76, was received by our Heavenly Father on December 30, 2023 in her home in Alliance with her family by her side.

She was born on September 17, 1947, in Alliance, to the late Mack and Elizabeth Monroe-Fisher. She was educated in the Alliance City Schools.

Emma loved to cook, host parties and spend time...

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