Obituaries

Jul 15, 2022

Raymond Leroy Tucker, age 74, of Alliance, passed away on July 15, 2022.

He was born on September 24, 1947 in Athens, OH to Raymond and Faye (Grigsby) Tucker.

Raymond graduated from Alliance High School and attended Kent State Salem.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Raymond was a member of the Alliance...

Jul 14, 2022

Judith Ann (Osterling) Catlett, age 81, of North Benton Ohio, passed away July 14, 2022.

She was born on September 7, 1941 to Robert and Norma Osterling.

Judy enjoyed traveling and fishing with her husband of 35 years, William (Bill) Catlett. They would spend their winters at Washington Oaks State Park, South of St. Augustine...

Jul 14, 2022

Wilma Marie (Blendenbacher) Mohr, age 86, of Alliance, passed away on July 14, 2022 at The Gables of Canton.

She was born on September 8, 1935 in Beloit to Elizabeth (Court) Cole and James Blendenbacher. Wilma graduated from Sebring High School in 1953.

She loved her flowers, being in her garden and feeding her birds....

Jul 11, 2022

Jean I. Ferguson passed away on July 11, 2022 at her son’s home in Alliance.

She was born on February 28, 1925 in Minerva and graduated from Minerva High School where she was a member of the marching band and the National Honor Society.

As a divorced parent, she raised four sons Daniel (Jeanne) of...

Jul 10, 2022

Paul Jay Kapper died unexpectedly July 10, 2022.  He was born August 31, 1984 to Dennis and Sandy Kapper of Marlboro.

Paul graduated from Marlington High School in 2003.  He attended Mahoney County Career and Tech school specializing in diesel mechanics while in high school.  He graduated from the University of Northwestern, Ohio in 2005.

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Jul 9, 2022

Robert Roy “Bob” Kamph, age 87, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Care Center.

He was born January 17, 1935 at the family home in West Lebanon, Ohio to Raymond and Emma (Lemon) Kamph.

Robert had been employed at Sugardale Foods, and was a member of the Sugardale...

Jul 6, 2022

Wanda Gwendolyn “Gwen” Bahler, age 88, of Alliance, passed away July 6, 2022 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born September 19, 1933 in Young Harris, Georgia to Garland and Julia (Thompson) Martin.

A graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, Gwen worked as an Executive Secretary for American Steel, in Alliance.

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Jul 5, 2022

John J. Costa, age 72, of Canton, passed away on July 5, 2022.

He was born on June 7, 1950 in Salem, Ohio to Alex and Alice (Galchick) Costa.

John graduated from West Branch High School. He worked at Sekely Tool and Die for most of his life and was also employed by Gestamp North...

Jul 3, 2022

Russell E. Lilley, age 81, of Alliance, passed away on July 3, 2022.

He was born on March 2, 1941 in Marshall County, WV to Earl and Evalene Lilley.

Russell worked as a core maker at American Steel Foundries. He served honorably in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. Russell was a member...

Jul 1, 2022

Corinne Ann (Stiver) Antonasanti, age 95, of Alliance, passed away on July 1, 2022, at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born on October 21, 1926, in Alliance, to Clarence Stiver and Violet (Paine) Stiver Freshley.

She graduated from Alliance High School in 1945.

Corinne was a member of Reading Church of the Brethren,...

Jul 1, 2022

William Bunch, age 62, of Alliance, passed away, surrounded and loved by family and friends on Friday July 1, 2022 after a courageous 8 year battle with dementia.

He was born on January 12, 1960 in Alliance to Charles and Edith (Precise) Bunch.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Bill worked for 35 years at...

Jun 30, 2022

John G. Whitacre, age 64, of Plain Township, passed away on June 30, 2022.

He was born on October 14, 1957 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Raymond E. and Barbara Joan (Brandt) Whitacre.

John graduated from Hoover High School in 1975 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State in 1979.

John worked...

Jun 30, 2022

Norma June (Francis) Hampu, 92, of Alliance, passed away on June 30th, 2022.  She was with one of her loving aides, who held her hand and told her to smell the flowers of Heaven and she departed peacefully.  She was a sweet, gentle soul who loved taking care of her whole family.  Having been a teacher, she especially loved...

Jun 28, 2022

Earl C. “Rocky” Thurmond Jr., age 64, of Alliance, departed this life Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center.

Earl was born June 30, 1958, in Alliance, Ohio to the late Earl C. Thurmond Sr. and Mary Lee (Jones) Thurmond.

Rocky attended Marlington High School and was a member of New Zion Baptist Church....

Jun 27, 2022

Sarah E. Hunt, age 93, of Sebring, Ohio, passed away on June 27, 2022 at Crandall Medical Center, with her family by her side.

She was born on August 9, 1928 in Alliance, Ohio to Elmer D. and Mildred (Grimm) Simpson.

Sarah graduated from Alliance High School in 1946. She worked in the office at...

Jun 27, 2022

Vesta L. (Wayne) Smith, age 85, passed of natural causes on June 27, 2022.

She was born February 20, 1937 to Lawrence A. and Reta (Brady) Wayne of Homeworth, Ohio.

She was a graduate of Alliance High School in 1955. Her earlier years of learning were in the Country Schools of Knox Township.

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Jun 24, 2022

Ronald K. Harrison, of North Benton, Ohio, passed away June 24, 2022 at Altercare of Alliance, following a six month illness.

He was born in Salem, Ohio July 21, 1937, the son of the late Estella Freconna and Howard Harrison.

Ronnie grew up next to Mahoning School on Mahoning Avenue in Salem.

A...

Jun 22, 2022

Barbara Ann Hartzell Noll, age 88 of Lenoir, North Carolina, and formerly of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Edna (Barnes) Hartzell.

Barbara was a volunteer and team captain for Alliance Community Concerts for 39 years. She was a former recording...

Jun 22, 2022

Jean Ann Newhouse, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Bethany House in Canton.

She was born October 7, 1932 in Sebring, Ohio to Harold and Fern (Shipman) King.

A 1951 graduate of Sebring High School, Jean worked as a Front-End Supervisor at Kmart.

A member...

Jun 17, 2022

Charles Henry Freeman, age 83, of Alliance, Ohio transitioned into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Friday, June 17, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

He was born on March 11, 1939, in Mt Pleasant Ohio, to Mary Rowena Parker Freeman and Russell Leroy Freeman Jr. He was a U.S Army Veteran, being honorably discharged....