Obituaries

Dec 13, 2022

Rose (Leech) Mowen, age 83, passed away peacefully, December 13, 2022.

She was born to Ross D. & Ada M. (Wilden) Leech in Marlboro Twp. December 30, 1938, the youngest of 13 children. Rose married the love of her life, William A. Mowen I, June 13, 1953 and remained happily married for 43 years until his passing...

Dec 13, 2022

David R. Priest of Austintown passed away on December 13, 2022.  Born in Alliance on August 28, 1985, he was the son of Ron and Diana Priest of Alliance.  Dave was a 2004 graduate of West Branch High School and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.  He earned an Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology & Network Administration...

Dec 13, 2022

Arthur Ross Housley, of Canfield, Ohio, departed his life on December 13, 2022 as a result of heart problems.

Art was born on May 17, 1953 to the late Fred and Mildred (Brummit) Housley.

Art was a Christian and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. Art was a retired Semi Truck owner operator. He never met...

Dec 13, 2022

Lois M. Bush, age 98, passed away on December 13, 2022.

She was born on December 29, 1923, in Alliance, to Shafter A. and Wilda (White) Simons.

Lois was a lifetime member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of North Georgetown #574. Lois enjoyed crafting.

Dec 12, 2022

James B. Crites, age 93, passed away on December 12, 2022.

He was born on December 28, 1928, in Moundsville, WV, to Eric H. and Mary Josephine Crites.

As a young boy he and his family moved to Charleston, WV where his siblings, twins, Joyce and Eric and Mary Jo were born.

He...

Dec 9, 2022

Joan Isabel Triplett, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born September 4, 1929 in Bolton, Ohio to Adam F. and Wilma C. (Kegg) Martin.

Joan graduated from Goshen High School and had worked as a cook for the former Gary’s Colonial House, College...

Dec 7, 2022

Karen Marie McDonald, age 78, passed away on December 7, 2022.

She was born on August 26, 1944, in Alliance, to William and Ruby (Haupt) Taschwer Sr.

She graduated from Alliance High School and worked as a cashier at Lowe’s for fourteen years.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary...

Dec 4, 2022

Charlotte A. Loar, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2022.

She was born on May 1, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, to Earl P. & Evelyn M. (Apperson) Leiter.

Charlotte graduated from Louisville High School in 1975 and then graduated in Spring of 1996 from Stark State with her Physical...

Dec 3, 2022

Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral and Cremation Service started a program we call Celebration of Memories in 1992. It is difficult to imagine the emotional stress that faces those who are left to make holiday plans, for this reason, we have prepared our program as an opportunity for you to bring about a positive experience, while coping with the holidays. It is...

Dec 2, 2022

Wanda R. Crabtree, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022 at Blossom Nursing Home.

She was born on June 5, 1934, in Alliance, to Frederick M. and Mildred C. (Hawkins) Russell.

Wanda was a member of the Christian Broadcast Center. She enjoyed puzzles, crafting with her yarn loom and most of all she...

Nov 29, 2022

Kathryn J. Lucas, age 78, passed away on November 29, 2022.

She was born on February 1, 1944, in Alliance.

Kathryn was an avid Cleveland sports fan.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mike Anderson, Lisa Ball (Pat Watz), and James (Kristen) Anderson; and grandchildren, Carrie Ann, Jordan and Cooper....

Nov 28, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Harlan Leland “Lee” Lanzer, patriarch of our family, left us for Heaven into his Mother and Father’s waiting arms on November 28, 2022. Lee was born August 24, 1945, the oldest of five children, to Harlan “Babe” and Shirley Lanzer in Canton, Ohio. His childhood years were spent in the...

Nov 27, 2022

Michael Scott Mohr, age 60, passed away on November 27, 2022.

He was born on December 7, 1961 in Alliance, to Richard Earl and Mary Lou (Anderson) Mohr.

Michael graduated from Alliance High School. He loved music and was a drummer in many local bands.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Nov 24, 2022

Catherine B. “Katie” Mitchell, age 91, of Alliance, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 while vacationing in Wilmington, North Carolina.

She was born February 24, 1931 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to Guy W. Barger and Bernice (Gilliland) Barger.

A 1948 graduate of Sewickley High School in Pennsylvania, Katie graduated from Indiana State Teacher’s College in Indiana, PA....

Nov 24, 2022

Kathy A. Graham, age 69, of Alliance, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

She was born May 15, 1953 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Waterloo High School.

Kathy worked as a prep cook at Country Manor for many years.

Kathy was the type of person people...

Nov 23, 2022

Shirley L. Stauffenger, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at her home on November 23, 2022.

She was born March 12, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio Ralph and Mabel (Hartzell) Bichsel.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Shirley attended Beauty School. She formerly worked at Ohio Bell and as a Beautician.

Survivors include her...

Nov 21, 2022

Rollin D. “Rollie” Rosenberger, age 85, of Alliance, passed away November 21, 2022 at Broadway Creek Senior Living in Medina.

He was born January 23, 1937 in New Franklin, Ohio to Arthur and Gladys (Barkdoll) Rosenberger.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Rollie continued his education to become a Carpenter. He retired from Kintz Construction...

Nov 19, 2022

Myron C. Powers, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

He was born on March 9, 1936, in Girard, PA, to William and Hazel (Bogart) Powers.

Myron served in the United States Airforce from 1957-1961.  He was a lifelong HAM Radio Operator; his call sign was W3ALD.  He was a member of the...

Nov 15, 2022

Donald A. Zinz, age 73, of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at University Hospital.

The son of William R. and Sarah (Schuller) Zinz Sr., he was born December 29, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Donald spent his life devoted to education.  He earned his Bachelors and Master’s degree from Kent State University in...

Nov 12, 2022

Benjamin David Hotchkiss, age 34, passed away on November 12, 2022.

He was born on May 22, 1988, in Canton, to David and Beth (Wilson) Hotchkiss.

Ben attended Kent State University. He worked as a landscaper for Scott Cully and a produce assistant manager at Acme. He was a member of Union Avenue United Methodist...