Obituaries

Margaret J. Williams

Aug 21, 2022

Margaret J. Williams, or Peg, as she was known to her family and many friends, age 87, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at her residence in Sebring, Ohio after a courageous, nearly eight year battle against multiple myeloma, complicated recently by COVID.  Peg was born September 22, 1934 in Berlin Center, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Anna...

Joseph Ryan Ferrall

Aug 19, 2022

Joseph Ryan Ferrall, age 34, of Alliance passed away at 5:07 p.m. Friday August 19, 2022 at Cleveland Metro Hospital.

Joe was born August 13, 1988 in Alliance, Ohio to Eric and Rhonda (Kuhn) Ferrall.

A 2006 graduate of Marlington High School, Joe worked as a furnace attendant at Timken Steel.

Joe enjoyed...

Royce Apollo Williams-Hawkins

Aug 19, 2022

Royce Apollo Williams-Hawkins, the infant son of D’Quan Hawkins and Raven Williams, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 19, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center.

Baby Royce was born May 5, 2022 in Canton, Ohio.

He will be forever loved and missed by his Mom and Dad, his siblings, Romany Williams, Damir Hawkins and Arizona Pittman; his...

Lawrence E. Yeager

Aug 17, 2022

Lawrence E. Yeager, age 79, of Atwater, passed away on August 17, 2022.

He was born on September 22, 1942 in Wayne Township, PA to Ray M. and Anne Marie (Dickey) Yeager.

Larry graduated from Leetonia High School. He worked for East Manufacturing and Trail Star as a welder and truck mechanic. Larry served honorably...

Floyd L. Thomas

Aug 17, 2022

Floyd L. Thomas, age 83, of Atwater, passed away on August 17, 2022.

He was born on August 15, 1939 in Alliance to Celia Roth Pence and Guy Thomas. Floyd grew up at his family farm in Homeworth, later moving to Deerfield when he was 8 years old with his mother and Step-Father, Otis Gamber.

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Wayne D. Davis

Aug 16, 2022

Wayne D. Davis, age 73, of Beloit, passed away on August 16, 2022.

He was born on October 16, 1948 in Youngstown to Edwin and Shirley (Marshall) Davis.

Wayne graduated from Fitch High School in Austintown. He worked as an automotive technician at General Motors for over 30 years until his retirement. He served honorably...

Joan M. Oyster

Aug 12, 2022

Joan M. Oyster, age 84, of Alliance, passed away on August 12, 2022.

She was born on August 1, 1938 in Louisville to Henry Yost and Beatrice (Linder) Yost Eaton.

Joan graduated from Alliance High School in 1956. She worked for the Alliance Review and Coastal Pet. Joan also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and...

Lou Ann Pontius

Aug 11, 2022

Lou Ann Pontius, age 69, of Massillon, formerly of Marlboro, died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Hartville Meadows.

She was born January 23, 1953, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Clarence and Isabel (Foltz) Pontius and was a lifelong area resident.

Lou Ann had worked at West Stark Center Workshops, VOCA, and Dollar General.

Survivors...

Maxine Purdy

Aug 7, 2022

Maxine “Granny” Fisher Purdy, 85, of Alliance was received by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She lived being loved and cared for by her son, Victor and family and she was received surrounded by love ones.  Rest Easy Granny.

Memorial Services will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Friday, August 12, 2022 at...

Alverna J Smith

Aug 6, 2022

Alverna J. Smith, age 94, of Alliance, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Altercare of Hartville.

Alverna was born August 3, 1928 in East Canton, to Chester A. Smith and Blanche M. (VanHorn) Smith.

A graduate of Marlboro High School, Alverna worked as an office clerk for Hoover Company for over...

Victoria L. Stewart

Aug 2, 2022

Victoria Stewart, Age 71, of Salem, passed away August 2, 2022

Service information to come.

Joanne C. Brodzinski

Jul 31, 2022

Joanne C. Brodzinski, age 85, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022.

She was born on September 20, 1936 in Beloit to William and Viola (Stroup) Summer.

Joanne was a member of Freeburg Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed baking, gardening and canning.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Charlene McGrath

Jul 27, 2022

Charlene was ushered “home” accompanied by holy angels to spend eternity with God on Wednesday, July 27th.

Charlene was born December 31, 1950, in Salem, Ohio and was the second child of Robert and Zelma Baird Atherton, who preceded her.

She was a devoted Christian and loving wife of Lee McGrath, whom she married January...

Stephanie L. Duff

Jul 25, 2022

Stephanie L. Duff, age 65, of Marlboro, passed away on July 25, 2022.

She was born on February 24, 1957 in Barberton, Ohio to Steve and Eileen Lazar.

Stephanie graduated from Barberton High School in 1975 and went on to work in the business and IT world. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, watching the Chicago Blackhawks...

Dorothy Jane Flarida

Jul 24, 2022

Dorothy Jane (Smith) Flarida, 92, passed away July 24, 2022 at the Woodlands in Ravenna.

She was born October 26, 1929, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to Kathleen Barrows and Ralph Smith. Her stepfather was Lawrence R. Lewis.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Richard Flarida; her children, Susan Strong and Darrin...

Wanda Lee Phillips

Jul 22, 2022

Wanda Lee Phillips, age 88, of Sebring, passed away on July 22, 2022 at Salem Hospital.

She was born on April 22, 1934 in Alliance to Clarence and Ivonna (Vohecker) Inglado.

Wanda worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She loved to dance and met her husband, Robert Phillips, dancing at Meyers Lake Dance Hall...

Patricia A. Greathouse

Jul 19, 2022

Patricia A. Greathouse, age 71, of Minerva, passed away on July 19, 2022.

She was born on November 18, 1950 in Waynesburg, Ohio to Edwin F. Potter Sr. and Betty L. Adams.

Patricia graduated from Minerva High School and went on to work for GE Capital for 15 years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, but...

Helen L. Bissett

Jul 18, 2022

Helen L. Bissett, age 88, of Alliance, passed away on July 18, 2022.

She was born on March 23, 1934 in Spring Hill Township, Pennsylvania to John and Virginia (Wiles) Bissett.

Helen loved playing guitar and singing gospel and country music. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Jamie L. Voshel

Jul 18, 2022

Jamie L. Voshel, age 52, of Alliance, passed away on July 18, 2022.

She was born on August 14, 1969 in Alliance to Nancy Gimbara and James Robert Gimbara.

Jamie graduated from Alliance High School. She was the head housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Express in Alliance. Jamie was a member of Alliance Christian Center....

Roosevelt Fortner Sr.

Jul 16, 2022

Roosevelt Fortner Sr., age 97, of Alliance, passed away on July 16, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

A resident of the Alliance area for most of his life, born July 21, 1924 in Toxey, Alabama to Fannie Mae Lloyd White and Marshall Fortner. He worked at American Steel Foundries from 1945-1986 until his retirement. He was the...