Obituaries

Gene Carlile

Gene Carlile

Mar 20, 2026

Gene Carlile, age 93 passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at Altercare with his family by his side.

He was born October 26, 1932, at home in Alliance, OH to Roscoe & Lois (Phillips) Carlile.

Gene graduated from Alliance High School in 1951. He married Virginia Rose Bowhall on October 28, 1951. They made their home in Limaville, OH in a house...

Emelio Barbarossa

Emelio Barbarossa

Mar 16, 2026

Emelio ‘Butch’ Barbarossa, age 87, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 5, 1938, in Jefferson County, OH, to Andrew and Lena (Stabile) Barbarossa.

Butch attended Piney Fork High School and worked for American Steel for over 30 years before his retirement.

He was a kind and gentle man who was quiet but...

Linda Keffer

Linda Keffer

Mar 16, 2026

Linda Sue (Susie) Keffer was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 17, 1949. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Oney of Alliance, Ohio.

Linda passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at her home in Nashville, Georgia.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Reverend Gary S. Keffer of Nashville, Georgia; her daughter, Amy (Mike) Shellem...

Melva Yonna Zuppe

Melva Yonna Zuppe

Mar 16, 2026

Melva Yonna Zuppe, age 93, passed away on March 16, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1932, in Derwent, Ohio, to Harvey Ray and Arthona (McCarty) Poland.

Melva attended Alliance High School and formerly worked at Stern and Mann’s. She was a member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Anthony J. (Lorin) Zuppe,...

William "Woody" McCallum

William "Woody" McCallum

Mar 14, 2026

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of William “Woody” McCallum who passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 79. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted pet dad.

Woody was born in Alliance, Ohio on November 29, 1946 to the late Donald & Izola McCallum He was a...

Alma Tolle

Alma Tolle

Mar 12, 2026

Alma “Robbie” Tolle, age 88, passed away on March 12, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1937, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to H. Gordon and Irene Robertson.

Alma graduated from Alliance High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science at Mount Union College. She then worked at Mount Union from 1972 until 2006.

Alma enjoyed caring for her...

Glen "Wayne" Dulaney

Glen "Wayne" Dulaney

Mar 9, 2026

Glen “Wayne” Dulaney, age 78, passed away on March 9, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1948, in Garrison, PA, to Clifford and Erma (Park) Dulaney.

Wayne graduated from Alliance High School in 1967. He worked for Alliance Tube until his retirement in 2005. Wayne served proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Wayne loved to camp and...

Barbara J. Laubert

Barbara J. Laubert

Mar 6, 2026

Barbara J. Laubert, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Born on September 25, 1932, Barb lived her entire life in Alliance.

A 1951 graduate of Alliance High School, she retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products Division after 33 years.

Barbara was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Homeworth. Her faith...

Martha J Bissett

Martha J Bissett

Mar 4, 2026

Martha Jean "SIS" Lipply Bissett passed away on March 4, 2026 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Canton Ohio.

She was preceded by her only son, Norman "Boo" Bissett Jr.; her parents; and brothers, Sonny, Eddie and Roy.

She left behind her loving husband of 61 years, Norman Bissett; her granddaughter, Cassandra Bissett of Virginia; daughter-in-law, Franci Bissett of Virginia; brother, George (Joe)...

Dolores L. Lyons

Dolores L. Lyons

Mar 2, 2026

Dolores Loraine “Dolly” Lyons, age 91, passed away on March 2, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born on July 6, 1934, in Jacob’s Creek, PA, to John and Jennie (Mariano) Zwolenik.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Thomas (Cheryl) Lyons, Dean (LouAnn) Lyons and Eric (Lisa) Lyons; step-daughters, Bonnie (Fred) Millard and Elaine (Michael)...

Gregg D. McGary

Gregg D. McGary

Feb 26, 2026

Gregg D. McGary, age 69, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1956, in New Castle, PA, to Francis and Bette (Arrow) McGary.

Gregg was a 1974 graduate of West Branch High School and worked as a package designer for Georgia Pacific.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother; his wife, Christine; son, Matthew McGary...

Elaine B. Burger

Elaine B. Burger

Feb 24, 2026

Elaine B. Burger, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026.

She was born December 30, 1942, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Bernard and Lorena (Michel) Ottle.

Elaine graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. After high school, she worked at the Timken Roller Bearing Company before beginning her most cherished role—loving wife and mother to her five children....

Wanda S. Phillips

Wanda S. Phillips

Feb 23, 2026

Wanda S. Phillips, age 69, passed away on February 23, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Earl Jacobs and Patricia Cleary.

Wanda was a longtime attendee of the Sebring Church of the Nazarene. She was a wonderful singer and sang at many churches in the area. Wanda had a great sense of humor and was...

Jean Aufrance

Jean Aufrance

Feb 18, 2026

Jean Aufrance was called home on February 18, 2026 and went to be with her Saviour whom she accepted as Lord of her life on July 9, 1950.

She was born November 29, 1935 to Harry and Iva (Beck) Waltz in Alliance, Ohio. She graduated from Alliance High School and was a member of Alliance Friends Church. Her most loved occupation...

Francine Carr

Francine Carr

Feb 14, 2026

Francine Carr, age 88, passed away on February 14, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Lynn and Margaret (Frias) Baylor.

Francine graduated from high school in Campbell, California. She worked for Marlington City Schools as a secretary for Washington Elementary for 28 years, a cook for 4 years, and a bus aide until her retirement.

Francine...

Ronald Ford

Ronald Ford

Feb 13, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Ford announce his passing on February 13, 2026 at the age of 76.

Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Sally (Scarbino) Ford; son, Daron; brother, Daved (Debbie); and a niece and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Ford and Ruth Wachsman and a...

Abiel "Garry" Moore

Abiel "Garry" Moore

Feb 12, 2026

Abiel Garry Moore, known by most as Garry, age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus and his Father God whom he loved on February 12, 2026. He was born in Sinton, Texas on September 13, 1949, but spent most of his life in Alliance, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margarita Isela Valdez;...

June L. Luca

June L. Luca

Feb 10, 2026

June L. Luca, age 100, passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1925, in Alliance, to James Clark and Helen (Mathis) Graham.

June graduated from Alliance High School and attended business college in Miami, Florida. She worked for National Airlines and later retired from Ro-Ker Nursing Home, where she faithfully served as Administrator.

June was a 50...

Linda Grace Seidl

Linda Grace Seidl

Feb 8, 2026

Linda Grace Seidl, age 71, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on February 8, 2026.

She was born on September 2, 1954, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, to John “Jack” L. Seidl and E. “Grace” (Huff) Seidl.

A 1973 graduate of Aurora High School, Linda worked as an administrative assistant for the counselors while she was a student there.

After graduating, she became a bookkeeper...

William Downs

William Downs

Feb 5, 2026

William Downs, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 5, 1941, in Akron, to Charles Dankanich and Alyce Radcliff.

Bill earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida and his Master’s Degree from the University of Akron. He then spent 43 years working as a chemical engineer for Babcock...