Obituaries

Apr 14, 2022

Kenneth E. Atkinson, age 80, of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was born May 5, 1941 in Cambridge, Ohio to Joseph C. and M. Marjorie (Flood) Atkinson.

A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, Ken retired after a lengthy career as a Carpenter. He was a...

Apr 10, 2022

Carole L. Atkinson, age 77, of North Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 after a brief illness.

She was born June 3, 1944 in Canton, Ohio to Louis and Audrey (Danner) Saunders.

A graduate of Lake High School, Carole worked for more than 20 years at Petite Sophisticate.

A member of...

Apr 8, 2022

Isabel June Pontius, age 101, of Marlboro, passed away on April 8, 2022.

She was born on June 12, 1920 in Louisville to Oscar and Laura and Foltz.

Isabel graduated from Marlboro High School in 1938. She attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Carol Sue...

Apr 8, 2022

Charles E. “Chas” Winner, age 66, of Minerva, passed away at 12:16 a.m. Friday April 8, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Charlie was born February 8, 1956 in Alliance, Ohio to Edward C. and Ruth Evelyn (Lowmiller) Winner.

A 1974 graduate of Alliance High School, Charlie owned C&W Construction, installing commercial playgrounds for more than...

Apr 6, 2022

James Richard Kinser, age 79, of Homeworth, passed away on April 6, 2022.

He was born on March 26, 1943 in Alliance to Rex Kinser Sr. and Mary Jane (Casto) Kinser.

James was a plumber for Graber Plumbing until starting his own business, Kinser Plumbing, before retiring from Mount Union. He attended First Immanuel United...

Apr 5, 2022

Zachary “Zakk” Dunn, age 25, a lifelong resident of Alliance, was taken from us by an unknown and undiagnosed heart condition on April 5, 2022.

Zakk was born August 22, 1996 in Alliance. He is survived by his parents Gregg and Karen; his brother, Eric; his wife of   just six month, Caitlin; his grandmother, Kathy; his aunts,...

Apr 4, 2022

Vicki Jo (Brodzinski) French, age 66, of Alliance, passed away on April 4, 2022.

She was born on July 16, 1955 in Alliance to John and JoAnne Brodzinski.

Vicki graduated from Marlington High School in 1973. She worked at Bank One in Akron and Ardent Community in Westerville, Ohio. Vicki attended Free Will Baptist. She...

Apr 4, 2022

Cecil “Bill” Higginbotham, age 81, of Alliance, passed away on April 4, 2022.

He was born on November 27, 1940 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Mary (George) and Bob Simon.

Bill was a boiler maker, welder and Foreman at Miami Boiler. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and driving his golf cart at the campground....

Apr 2, 2022

Michael G. Bourne, age 70, of Alliance, passed away on April 2, 2022.

He was born on March 26, 1952 in Alliance, OH to Donald and Helen (Zimmerman) Bourne.

Mickey graduated from Alliance High School. He worked as an auto mechanic for over 30 years at Broadway Iron and Metal where he retired. His love...

Apr 1, 2022

Joyce Ann (McIntosh) Bhe, age 73 of Beloit, passed away suddenly on April 1, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

Joyce was born January 28, 1949 in East Liverpool to Frank and Evelyn (FitzGerald) McIntosh.

A 1967 graduate of Southern Local High School, Joyce was the Office Manager at Bailey Ford, before joining the staff...

Apr 1, 2022

Mona J. Floor, born July 5, 1931, passed away at home on April 1, 2022, at the age of 90 ¾, surrounded by her loving family.

Born “Monnie” Binion but loved all her life as Mona, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ross Floor, in 2001; also preceded by her father, Lee...

Mar 31, 2022

Margaret Ann Wallace, age 65, of Homeworth, passed away on March 31, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 3, 1957 in Dover, Ohio to Louis and Norma Magnacca.

Margaret graduated from Dover High School in 1975 and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education and Dental Hygiene from The...

Mar 30, 2022

Richard J. Schuh, age 70, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly with his wife by his side, on March 30, 2022.

He was born on October 17, 1951 in Alliance to Donald R. and Suzanne (Naylor) Schuh.

Richard graduated from Alliance High School in 1969 and later received his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from...

Mar 30, 2022

Barbara Ann (Salchow) Syme, age 82, of Alliance passed away at Bel Air Care Center on March 30th.

Barb was born October 28, 1939, to Lester Salchow and Harriet (Keltz) Salchow.

She retired from Refresh Dental in 2014 after nearly 40 years.  She spent 20 years singing with Sweet Adelines International.

She is...

Mar 29, 2022

Roxanne L. Yoho, age 69, of Alliance, passed away on March 29, 2022 at New Dawn Care Center.

She was born on November 19, 1952 in Alliance to Clarence E. Steed Jr. and Barbara J. (Noling) Morris.

Roxanne graduated from Marlington High School in 1970. She loved to cook and worked as chef and private...

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...