Obituaries

Jun 16, 2022

Cheryl Fontaine, age 76, of Alliance, passed away on June 16, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 15, 1945 in Alliance to George Alfred and Evelyn Elizabeth (Mergenthaler) Worley.

Cheryl was the manager at Hardees for over 20 years and served as a school crossing guard. She was...

Jun 14, 2022

William Ervin Burkhart, age 56, of Alliance, passed away on June 14, 2022.

He was born on June 8, 1966 in Cuyahoga Falls to Thomas Allen and Marlene Burkhart.

William graduated from Alliance High School in 1984. He enjoyed his time at Subway as a district manager for over 25 years. William was an avid...

Jun 14, 2022

The man, the myth, the legend, the cat with 9 lives, has left this world to be with his Lord and his one and only love, Carol. Dieter, who survived fleeing in a boxcar during World War II, being hit by a train, run over by a tractor, numerous falls from roofs and trees, kicks from cows, open heart...

Jun 14, 2022

John H. Knipp, age 96, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born on June 11, 1926 in Pedro, OH to William and Minta Lou (Barker) Knipp.

John served his country in the United States Army.  He worked at Royal China for many years as a cup...

Jun 13, 2022

Lincoln L. Snow, Sr. was born August 13, 1931, in Rochester, Pennsylvania. He was the eighth of nine children born to the late Mr. William H. Snow, Sr. and Mrs. Mattie Snow. The family subsequently moved to Alliance, Ohio where they ran a large farm.

After graduating high school, Lincoln joined the Air Force on December 14,...

Jun 11, 2022

Edwin G. Cassidy, age 80, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born on December 6, 1941 in Canton to Edwin Paul “Jiggs” and Velma (Grimm) Cassidy.

Edwin graduated from Alliance High School in 1960 and then attended drafting school where he obtained an associate’s degree.   Edwin worked...

Jun 7, 2022

Michael David Flowers, age 46, of Alliance, passed away at his home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

He was born November 10, 1975 in Alliance, Ohio and graduated from West Branch High School.

Michael was formerly employed as a welder at East Manufacturing, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Jun 5, 2022

Lawrence George Schreppel, age 81, of Alliance, passed away on June 5, 2022.

He was born on December 1, 1940  to Earl A. and Nina H. (Meek) Schreppel.

Lawrence graduated from Deerfield High School. He worked most of his career as a maintenance mechanic in the food industry and was excellent at repairing equipment as...

Jun 5, 2022

Doris Ann Brown, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2022 with her husband of 70 years by her side.

Doris was born February 10, 1930 to Edwin and Lucille Rufibach.

She was a 1948 graduate of Louisville High School. On September 22, 1951 she married Kenneth Brown and became a resident of Alliance....

Jun 3, 2022

Thomas Springer, Age 58, of Alliance, passed away on June 3, 2022

May 29, 2022

Ronald Wayne Billiter, aka “Homer” age 66, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 29, 2022. There to welcome him were his parents, Harold and Mollie (Yoho) Billiter, his twin, Donald, brothers, Charles Lee and Mark, and sister, Linda Hayhurst.

Born May 27, 1956, Ronald enjoyed going to Rogers Flea Market, fishing, mowing...

May 28, 2022

Je'Rhonda R. Stargen, born to Ernest and Marjorie (Plummer) Stargen, June 28, 1964, in Alliance, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2022.

Je'Rhonda was an Alliance High School Graduate, and member of Second Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her loved ones, especially her God son, Eizec. She loved music, shopping, and travelling, as well as...

May 26, 2022

It is with great sorrow that the family of Melanie Ann Vien announces her passing on May 26, 2022 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

Melanie graduated from Alliance High School in 1982 and attended Mount Union College, where she excelled in French language studies. Her life’s adventures then took her out west to Nevada and California, where...

May 26, 2022

Mathew G. Jacobs, age 78, of Alliance, passed away on May 26, 2022.

He was born on February 2, 1944 to Harold and Hazel (Karvel) Jacobs.

Mathew graduated from Steubenville “Big Red” High School. He worked for General Motors for 31 years until his retirement. Mathew was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and...

May 24, 2022

Marcia Lynn Rubin, age 72, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on May 24, 2022.

She was born on October 19, 1949 in Alliance to Harry and Lola Orwick.

After graduating from Marlington High School, Marcia received her Bachelor’s degree from Muskingum University and her Master’s degree from Malone University. She taught Spanish at Perry...

May 24, 2022

Bernice M. Devers, age 56, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 24, 2022.

She was born on September 9, 1965 in Alliance to William J. and Ruthann (Carberry) Devers.

Bernice graduated from Alliance High School in 1983 and attended Stark Technical College. She worked in customer service at Diebold for 30...

May 24, 2022

Jo Ann Devan, age 76, of Dayton, formerly of Alliance, passed away on May 24, 2022 at The Laurels of West Carrolton.

She was born on February 10, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph F. and Elsie (Edwards) FitzGerald.

Jo graduated from Alliance High School in 1964 and attended the former Hannah Mullins School of...

May 23, 2022

Joseph D. Leone, age 52, of Alliance, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022.

He was born May 21, 1970 in Alliance, Ohio to Anthony O. Leone and Sharon D. Buck Leone.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Joe was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Christopher Columbus, and Italian American Club. He loved eating...

May 23, 2022

Georgia H. Larkins, age 93, of Alliance, passed away on May 23, 2022.

She was born on April 23, 1929 in Sebring to William and Wanda (Martin) Hutmacher.

Georgia retired from Alliance Hospital after over 18 years of cooking and housekeeping there. She then worked as a greeter and in the fabric department at Walmart....

May 22, 2022

Susan M. Domino, age 65, of Alliance, passed away on May 22, 2022.

She was born on October 20, 1956 in Canton, OH to Lewis C. and Elizabeth L. (Muller) Domino.

Susan graduated from Sebring McKinley High School. Shortly after she attended Kent State University where she would obtain her bachelor’s in teaching and also...