Obituaries

Feb 25, 2022

Joseph F. Gusbar, 85 years old, of Alliance, passed away on February 25th, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 23, 1936 in Jerome, PA to Louis and Mary (Greco) Gusbar.

Joseph was a lifelong Alliance resident.  He graduated from Alliance High School in 1955. He worked at A.C. Williams for 15 years...

Feb 25, 2022

Sally Koch Goodwin, age 93, of Alliance, passed away to be with her Lord in her Heavenly home on February 25, 2022.

She was born on February 16, 1929 in Salem, Ohio to Clarence and Jessie Koch.

Sally was a graduate of Columbiana High School and attended Kent State University. She was a homemaker and...

Feb 24, 2022

Ronald G. Miller Sr., age 80, of Alliance, passed away on February 24, 2022.

He was born on May 25, 1941 in Salem, Ohio to Homer A. and Pauline (Blanchard) Miller.

Ronald graduated from Goshen High School in 1959. He began working for Damascus Livestock Auction and then went on to work for Eljer Plumbingware...

Feb 23, 2022

Helen Irene (Wade) Reno, age 92, passed away February 23, 2022.

She was born on March 16, 1929 in Bergholz, Ohio to Daniel F. Wade and Rosa P. (Palmer) Wade.

Helen graduated from Bergholz High School in 1947. She grew up on a 120 acre farm near Bergholz. After graduation, she moved in with her...

Feb 23, 2022

Darryl D. Terrell, age 58, of Massillon, passed away on February 23, 2022.

He was born on March 25, 1963 in Alliance to Warren and Sammy Lee (Clark) Bynum.

Darryl worked at West Stark Workshop. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan. Darryl loved music and dancing; he especially enjoyed James Brown. He was a...

Feb 22, 2022

Maralee E. Gruey, age 101, of Alliance, passed away on February 22, 2022.

She was born on July 28, 1920 in Conneaut, Ohio to Delano and Jennie Mae (Jones) Gruey.

Maralee graduated from Ohio University in 1949 and received her master’s degree from the University of Wyoming in 1955. She taught in Alliance, Pierpont, Ohio,...

Feb 21, 2022

Dennis K. Maley, age 68, of Canton, Ohio, died February 21, 2022 in the care of the incredible staff at Canterbury Villa in Alliance, Ohio. He passed peacefully, with his wife of 46 years by his side, and surrounded by his family and friends. Dennis fought a long and courageous battle with complications from having several strokes over the...

Feb 21, 2022

Elizabeth Carol (Stewart) Rhome, age 88, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2022

She was born on January 9, 1934 to Mike and Laura (Sapp) Stewart-Kimble.

Carol loved her church and her family. She was a member of Christian Women’s Connection and volunteered at the soup kitchen. Carol enjoyed...

Feb 21, 2022

Lucille M. Admonius, age 78, of Salem, passed away on February 21, 2022.

She was born on January 4, 1944 in Alliance to Clayton and Marjorie E. (Lewis) Powers.

Lucille graduated in 1962 from Alliance High School. She then attended Akron Barber College where she became the first licensed female barber in the area. Lucille...

Feb 19, 2022

Frances E. Faverty, age 79, of Alliance, passed away on February 19, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 1st, 1942 in Alliance, OH to Howard and Martha (Teeters) Neiswanger.

Frances graduated from Alliance High School. She loved sewing and she was the owner of the Sewing Nook.  Frances was a member...

Feb 15, 2022

Francis E. Hudson Jr., a veteran of the United States Army and a child of God passed away on February 15, 2022, surrounded by love.

Francis, also known as Gene by some, was born in Alliance, Ohio in 1936 to Francis E. Sr. and Evelyn (Murphy) Hudson.

He attended and graduated from Alliance High School....

Feb 14, 2022

Edith “Ede” Rosemary Carretta, age 74, of Alliance, passed away on February 14, 2022.

She was born on March 22, 1947 in Alliance to Ernest V. and Parma J. (Soviero) Carretta.

Ede received her Bachelor of Science in Special Education from St. Mary’s College, returning to dedicate her 37-year career to her beloved students at...

Feb 13, 2022

Richard E. Phillips, age 69, of Alliance, passed away on February 13, 2022.

He was born on October 15, 1952 in Concord, MA to Anthony and Beverly Denaro.

Richard attended Ohio State and worked for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. He served honorably in the United States Air Force as a paramedic...

Feb 13, 2022

Wilma J. Penny, age 85, of Homeworth, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and a Christian.

She was born on January 19, 1937 in Petersburg, VA to William and Mod Estelle (Traylor) Renshaw.

Wilma enjoyed gardening and reading, but most of all she loved spending...

Feb 11, 2022

Philip Frantz, Age 61, of Canton passed away on February 11, 2022

Feb 9, 2022

Patricia Lou Schmitt, age 82, of Alliance, Ohio died on February 9, 2022. She was born on March 29, 1939, in Martin’s Ferry, OH to James Edward Woods Jr. and Helen Elizabeth (Hanson) Woods.

The family resided in Bridgeport, Belmont County, OH.  In 1948, “Patty” moved to Atwater, Portage County, OH where she attended Waterloo Schools and...

Feb 7, 2022

Jean Helen (Leishman) Woolf, age 88, of Alliance, went to be with Jesus on February 7, 2022.

She was born on May 8, 1933 in Salineville, Ohio to Roy and Helen Leishman.

A graduate of Alliance High School, she married James Woolf on April 3, 1951. Jean loved children, flowers, church and the Lord.

Feb 6, 2022

Cody Allen Edward Jarvis, the infant son of Dillon Jarvis and Savanna Barker went home to the Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at home.

Cody will be forever loved and missed by his parents, Dillon and Savanna; their fur-baby, Leo; his maternal grandparents, Spencer (Elizabeth) Barker Jr.; paternal grandmother, Rebecca Jarvis Blackmon; great-grandmothers, Fonda Barker and...

Feb 1, 2022

June Duchon, age 89, of Barberton, formerly of Alliance, passed away on February 1, 2022.

She was born on March 8, 1932 in Alliance to Harry R. and Mildred (Edwards) Stevens.

June graduated from Alliance High School in 1950. She was employed by the former Carnegie Library, B&W Research and was later a devoted stay...

Jan 30, 2022

Duane H. Zorger Sr., age 94, of Alliance, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

He was born in Massillon on April 26, 1927 to Russell G. and Thelma (Schooley) Zorger.

Duane graduated from Louisville High School in 1945. He was a Postal  Worker at the Canton office and formerly worked for...