Obituaries

Mar 28, 2022

Helen Loretta Barany, age 94, of Alliance, passed away on March 28, 2022.

She was born on March 3, 1928 in Fairchance, Pennsylvania to Charles and Mary (Kratky) Svoboda.

Helen worked for Alliance Machine Co. as a data processor until her retirement in 1987. She was a member of the Elks and St. Joseph Catholic...

Mar 27, 2022

Larry E. Lawson, age 62, of Alliance, passed away on March 27, 2022.

He was born April 7, 1959 in East Canton to Eugene and Johnnie Ruth (Randle) Lawson

A graduate of East Canton High School, Larry worked at Gregory Industrial, and formerly worked at American Steel/Alliance Castings.

He was a member of...

Mar 27, 2022

Mr. James Ballor, 69, of Alliance, beloved husband, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and educator, passed away on March 27, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer.

James was born on July 2, 1952, in Mt. Clemens, MI, to Raymond J. and Patricia A. (Erskine) Ballor. He attended Lake Superior State College and graduated from Youngstown State University....

Mar 26, 2022

Howard A. Strawser, age 81, of Ravenna, passed away on March 26, 2022.

He was born on April 4, 1940 in Tunnelton, West Virginia to Robert Strawser and Lucille “Thelma” McGuines.

Howard worked as an electrician for Chrysler. He served honorably in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion. Howard...

Mar 26, 2022

Gretchen Cox, age 88, of Alliance, passed away on March 26, 2022.

She was born on September 22, 1933 in Alliance to George F. and Ruth (Henry) Schweikart.

Gretchen graduated from Alliance High School and attended Mount Union College. She graduated from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for...

Mar 21, 2022

Andrew “Drew” Zeigler, age 52, of Alliance, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at Oakhill Manor after a brief illness.

Drew was born January 2, 1970 in Alliance, Ohio to Jesse R. Zeigler and Lucy A. Blake.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Drew worked as Manager at Arby’s and Pizza Hut...

Mar 15, 2022

Sally K. Ailes, age 57, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly in the Dominican Republic on March 15, 2022.

She was born on May 25, 1964 in Alliance to Dorothy L. and John E. Ailes.

Sally graduated from Alliance High School in 1982. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Ohio State and her...

Mar 14, 2022

Carisa L. Witt, age 57, of Alliance, passed away on March 14, 2022.

Mar 14, 2022

Mary Catherine (Quick) Grimes, age 55, of Alliance passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2022.  She was born August 6, 1966, to Karen (Lampe) Quick and the late Gerald (Jerry) Quick.

Mary was an ’84 graduate of Alliance High School.  She attended Stark Technical College and remained a lifelong Alliance resident.  She was a loving daughter, granddaughter,...

Mar 14, 2022

Jack D. Harding Jr., age 64, of Louisville, passed away on March 14, 2022.

He was born on January 13, 1958 in Toledo to Jack Harding Sr. and Charlotte (Webb) Harding.

Jack attended Mt. Vernon Nazarene College. He was the co-owner and President of the family business, Harding Harding and Associates, that was founded in...

Mar 13, 2022

Evelyn Lee (Rardon) Wachsmuth, age 84, of Homeworth, went to be with her Lord on March 13, 2022.

She was born on August 15, 1937 in Massillon to Orville C. and Clytice A. Rardon.  They moved to Alliance when she was 2 years old and she lived in the area all her life. Lee graduated from Alliance...

Mar 11, 2022

Francella “Hazel” A. Williams, age 65, of Alliance, passed away on March 11, 2022.

She was born on June 27, 1956 in Alliance to Geneva Brown.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Shaneva Williams, Anthony Williams, and Kimberly (Kendall) Smith; grandchildren, DeVion (McKenzie), Za'Brionna (Kevin), Chance, Layonna Darnell, Kash, Turquoise, and Elijah;...

Mar 11, 2022

Timothy Noe Douglas, age 53, of Beloit, passed away on March 11, 2022.

He was born on January 1, 1969 in Alliance to Clinton and Joyce (Bissett) Douglas.

A graduate of West Branch High School, Tim was the owner/operator of Douglas Muffler.

Tim was a proud veteran of the United States Army and...

Mar 11, 2022

Betty L. Kestner, age 94, of Alliance, passed away on March 11, 2022.

She was born on December 9, 1927 in Wooster, Ohio to Creed and Audrey (Mowrer) Harmon.

Betty graduated from Wooster High School.  She worked at Wooster Brush Co. and the Production Credit in Wooster.

She enjoyed cooking, canning and freezing...

Mar 5, 2022

Michael Anthony Logan, age 55, of Alliance, passed away on March 5, 2022.

Mar 2, 2022

Barbara Blair Standing, age 74, of Alliance, passed away at her home at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

She was born April 15, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Howard and Ruth (Cartwright) Blair.

A 1967 graduate of Alliance High School, Barb worked as a Nurse’s Aide at the Health Center, Coastal Pet Products,...

Mar 2, 2022

Margaret Ellen Hutchens Hahn, 94, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 2, 2022 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance, Ohio.

She was born in Canton, Ohio to Johnathan J. and Erma (Schory) Hutchens.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Sue Nash Grove (Andy), Shari Nash McCrea (Dave), Mary Nash Strong (Kevin); son, David Phillippi...

Mar 1, 2022

Bradley D. Thomas, age 60, of Salem, passed away on March 1, 2022.

He was born on September 12, 1961 in Massillon to Jerry and Donna (Carson) Thomas.

Bradley graduated from Marlington High School. He served as a custodian at West Branch Schools for 27 years.  Bradley was a member of Christ United Methodist Church....

Feb 28, 2022

Norman A. Sweitzer, age 88, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2022.

He was born on July 27, 1933 in Alliance to Rollin and Barbara (Baugh) Sweitzer.

Norman graduated from the former Marlboro High School. He retired from PTC Alliance, formerly B&W Tubular in 1996, after 36 years of...

Feb 26, 2022

Duane Lee Royster, age 63, of Canton passed away on February 26, 2022 after a brief illness.

Duane was born to the union of Joseph and Annie Frank Royster on May 14, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio.

He attended Alliance High School and was employed briefly by American Steel Foundry.

Those left to cherish ...