Obituaries

Nov 10, 2022

Nancy A. Sandifer, age 82, of Sebring, passed away November 10, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born October 29, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Harold W. Hilsmier and Olga M. (Schnaepel) Hilsmier.

A graduate of Fort Wayne Southside High School, Nancy attended Perdue University and had worked as a Bank Teller....

Nov 8, 2022

Earl T. “Tommy” Myers, age 66, of Alliance, passed away on November 8, 2022.

He was born on March 31, 1956, in Glendale, West Virginia, to Betty L. Myers.

Tommy delivered newspapers for the Alliance Review and worked for Judge Lavery for many years. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed helping people. Tommy...

Nov 6, 2022

Julie Zamagias, loving mother, sister, and aunt, entered into the gates of heaven on November 6, 2022.

She was born August 7, 1955 in Alliance, Ohio to Stephen M. and Norma Jean (Aquilo) Zamagias.

A 1973 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Julie graduated from Mount Union College in 1977. She worked as Office...

Oct 31, 2022

Martha Jane Tune, age 97, passed away on October 31, 2022 in Tampa, FL peacefully surrounded by love and family.   She was known as Jane to all.

Born on August 25, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter to Eli Holmes and Wanda Leota (Smith) Orr.

Jane graduated from Albion College majoring in Music...

Oct 30, 2022

Barbara J. Anderson (Mazzei) Bixler passed away October 30, 2022 at 80 years old.  Born Dec. 3, 1941, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Valliere (Bud) E. Anderson and Frances (Wagner) Anderson.  Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth F. Bixler and Sister Carol (Anderson) Kauffman.  A 1960 Alliance High School graduate, previously employed at...

Oct 29, 2022

Claire Springer, age 83, passed away on October 29, 2022.

She was born on March 25, 1939, in Ohio, to George and Lela (Yochum) Steineck.

Claire graduated from Louisville High School. She then received her degree from Mount Union College before beginning her work as a music teacher at Marlington High School. Claire loved music,...

Oct 29, 2022

Joel E. Palmer passed away at Aultman Alliance Hospital October 29, 2022 with his wife and kids by his side, holding his hands as he went to be with Our Lord to finally rest and breathe easy.

Joel was born October 11, 1961 in Alliance, Ohio to his amazing parents Carl and RuthAnn Palmer. He graduated from...

Oct 28, 2022

Richard Williams Sr, age 87, passed away on October 28, 2022.

He was born on January 9, 1935 in Belmont County, OH to James and Anna (Burkhart) Williams.

Richard honorably served his country with the United States Army for three years.

He was a chipper/tool repairman at American Steel for 34 years where...

Oct 27, 2022

Sophie M. Umberger, age 88, of North Canton, passed away at Windsor Medical Center October 27, 2022.

She was born August 11, 1934 to Nicholas and Mary (Sarianides) Cazangides.

She enjoyed gardening and loved her neighbors.

Those left to cherish her memory are her step-sons, Brett (Tammy), Brian (Cindy), Gregg (Kelly) and Grant...

Oct 27, 2022

Edna M. Edwards, age 86, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital October 27, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester G. Kuntzman and Corinne A. (Ramsey) Kuntzman, and her sister, Shirley Kuntzman Jordan-Boyd.

After graduation from Alliance High School (Class of 1954), Edna was employed in the...

Oct 25, 2022

Marlene Snyder, age 87, passed away on October 25, 2022.

She was born on May 22, 1935, in Salem, Ohio, to Michael and Elizabeth (Fleischer) Yunk.

Marlene was a church secretary for most of her life, most recently she served at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid reader....

Oct 24, 2022

Virginia R. Carlile, age 90, passed away on October 24, 2022.

She was born on February 12, 1932, in Alliance, to Howard and Leota (Pierce) Bowhall.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Virginia married Gene on October 28, 1951. Many people would remember Virginia from her years spent at the Limaville Post Office, retiring in...

Oct 20, 2022

John R. Meece, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 11, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH to Hobart and Mary (Merriman) Meece.

John honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later in the Army National Guard before working as...

Oct 20, 2022

Margaret Ann Dixon, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2022 in Flint, Michigan following an extended illness.

Margaret was born on January 2, 1934, in Ozark, Alabama, to Robert and Ethel Lee Ford. She moved to Alliance, Ohio in 1948 and attended Alliance City Schools. She later married Edward M. Dixon....

Oct 20, 2022

Jerry Lee Evans Sr., age 85, passed away on October 20, 2022.

He was born on April 26, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, to Harold and Edith Evans.

Jerry graduated from Hillard High School and earned two masters degrees from Ohio State. Jerry also attended Methodist Theology School before serving as a Pastor. He was a...

Oct 18, 2022

Lloyd T. “Tom” Myers Sr., age 66, passed away, with his children by his side, on October 18, 2022.

He was born on September 21, 1956, in Glendale, West Virginia, to the late Earl T. and Bessie F. (Yoho) Myers.

Tom was a hard worker and worked at American Steel Foundry, Royal China, and China...

Oct 17, 2022

Leonard “Lenny” Reich Jr., age 48, lost his courageous battle with cancer on October 17, 2022.

He was born on November 16, 1973, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Leonard and Joy (Reed) Reich.

Lenny was the athletic director at Alliance City Schools. He formerly worked at the University of Mount Union as the Assistant to the...

Oct 17, 2022

Lisa M. Nordquest, age 45, passed away on October 17, 2022.

She was born on November 8, 1976 in Alliance, to Melvin and Carol (Johnson) Showers.

Lisa worked as a team lead manager at Walmart and loved her job. She was a social butterfly and loved spending time with her family, especially her children. Lisa...

Oct 17, 2022

Linda J. Berry, age 73, went home to with the Lord on October 17, 2022.

Linda worked at Euclid Garment Center as a beautiful seamstress until her retirement in 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Denis; daughter, Tracy (Eric) Benning of Alliance; granddaughters, Cheyane and Kierra of Alliance; sisters, Bobbie Dimit,...

Oct 15, 2022

Karen L. Quick, age 82, passed away at Aultman Alliance Hospital October 15, 2022.

She was born on October 15, 1940, in Alliance, to Harold William Lampe and Catherine Irene (Bainter) Lampe.

A graduate of Alliance High School, she received her Bachelor of Arts from Mount Union College. She taught third grade and adult education....