Obituaries

Sep 17, 2022

Mary Holcomb, age 91, of North Benton, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance. She was born September 12, 1931 in Chester, West Virginia to Robert and Estella (Kohart) Bennett. Before becoming a stay at home Mom, Mary worked in a bakery and for TS&T Pottery. She was a member of the...

Sep 13, 2022

Michael Gene Morris Jr., age 22 of Alliance, died unexpectedly Tuesday September 13, 2022.

He was born June 7, 2000 to Michael Gene Morris Sr. and Monica Rae Wilson.

A 2019 graduate of Alliance High School, Michael had attended Hartville Wesleyan Methodist Church.

He enjoyed playing video games and loved spending time with...

Sep 13, 2022

Kaydin “K-Dog” Tucker departed this life Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the age of 20. He was born on August 13, 2002 in Alliance, Ohio to Kenneth Tucker and Leslie Worley.

Early in life, Kaydin played sports and he loved to play video games. He was the youngest of 3 children and the only son. He enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Ramser, age 53, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on September 11, 2022.

He was born on December 21, 1968 to James and Jerika (Naylor) Ramser.

Jeffrey graduated from Alliance High School, Class of 1987. He proudly served for 25 years as a police officer with...

Sep 5, 2022

Janice A. Damon, age 67, of Alliance, passed away suddenly, following a stroke, on September 5, 2022.

She was born on October 26, 1954 in Alliance to Jack A. and Sara E. (Crabb) Damon.

Janice attended Alliance High School, where she later obtained her GED, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Alliance....

Sep 5, 2022

Burdell Eugene Waffler, age 76, passed away on September 5, 2022. He was born on June 5, 1946.

Burdell graduated from Marlington High School, Kent State and Cleveland State. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War in the 101st Airborne. Burdell was interested in history, specifically of the Civil War.

Those left to cherish...

Sep 4, 2022

Leah Iris Andrews, age 81 of Sebring, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Community Care Center.

Iris was born October 26, 1940 in Latham, Ohio to Luther and Lorna (Reeves) Scowden.

She was a graduate of Stivers High School and Wright State University.

Iris was a...

Sep 3, 2022

Maria “Rosie” (Garcia) Dalesandro

Maria R. Dalesandro, age 84, of Alliance, passed away on September 3, 2022.

Rosie was born on August 11, 1938 in Santa Rosa, Texas to Fidencio and Rafaela (Garza) Garcia.

She was a member of Grant Street Seventh-day Adventist Church and a former member of the Nami...

Sep 1, 2022

Roger H. Hershberger, Age 84, of Atwater, passed away on September 1, 2022.

Aug 26, 2022

Jon M. Merriman, age 61, of Alliance, passed away on August 26, 2022.

He was born on December 9, 1960 in Alliance to Walter and Barbara J. (Buchanan) Merriman.

Jon graduated from Marlington High School. For over 40 years he was a dedicated dry wall finisher whose masterful work can be seen in countless homes....

Aug 22, 2022

Nancy Jane Patterson, age 104, of Alliance, passed away on August 22, 2022.

She was born on June 26, 1918 in Peru, Indiana to Raymond G. and Armeda (Laudenschlager) Long.

Nancy graduated from Manchester College and Mount Union College. Nancy was a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association and member of Christ United Methodist...

Aug 21, 2022

Taylin La’Ren Young, the infant daughter of Brigham L. Young and Allison M. Peterson received her angel wings Sunday August 21, 2022 at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Baby Taylin was born August 8, 2022 in Canton, Ohio.

She will be forever loved and missed by her Mom and Dad, her siblings, Braylon, Kayne, Armani, and Ajaya;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...