Obituaries

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...

Mar 21, 2022

Andrew “Drew” Zeigler, age 52, of Alliance, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at Oakhill Manor after a brief illness.

Drew was born January 2, 1970 in Alliance, Ohio to Jesse R. Zeigler and Lucy A. Blake.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Drew worked as Manager at Arby’s and Pizza Hut...

Mar 15, 2022

Sally K. Ailes, age 57, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly in the Dominican Republic on March 15, 2022.

She was born on May 25, 1964 in Alliance to Dorothy L. and John E. Ailes.

Sally graduated from Alliance High School in 1982. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Ohio State and her...

Mar 14, 2022

Carisa L. Witt, age 57, of Alliance, passed away on March 14, 2022.

Mar 14, 2022

Mary Catherine (Quick) Grimes, age 55, of Alliance passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2022.  She was born August 6, 1966, to Karen (Lampe) Quick and the late Gerald (Jerry) Quick.

Mary was an ’84 graduate of Alliance High School.  She attended Stark Technical College and remained a lifelong Alliance resident.  She was a loving daughter, granddaughter,...

Mar 14, 2022

Jack D. Harding Jr., age 64, of Louisville, passed away on March 14, 2022.

He was born on January 13, 1958 in Toledo to Jack Harding Sr. and Charlotte (Webb) Harding.

Jack attended Mt. Vernon Nazarene College. He was the co-owner and President of the family business, Harding Harding and Associates, that was founded in...

Mar 13, 2022

Evelyn Lee (Rardon) Wachsmuth, age 84, of Homeworth, went to be with her Lord on March 13, 2022.

She was born on August 15, 1937 in Massillon to Orville C. and Clytice A. Rardon.  They moved to Alliance when she was 2 years old and she lived in the area all her life. Lee graduated from Alliance...

Mar 11, 2022

Francella “Hazel” A. Williams, age 65, of Alliance, passed away on March 11, 2022.

She was born on June 27, 1956 in Alliance to Geneva Brown.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Shaneva Williams, Anthony Williams, and Kimberly (Kendall) Smith; grandchildren, DeVion (McKenzie), Za'Brionna (Kevin), Chance, Layonna Darnell, Kash, Turquoise, and Elijah;...

Mar 11, 2022

Timothy Noe Douglas, age 53, of Beloit, passed away on March 11, 2022.

He was born on January 1, 1969 in Alliance to Clinton and Joyce (Bissett) Douglas.

A graduate of West Branch High School, Tim was the owner/operator of Douglas Muffler.

Tim was a proud veteran of the United States Army and...

Mar 11, 2022

Betty L. Kestner, age 94, of Alliance, passed away on March 11, 2022.

She was born on December 9, 1927 in Wooster, Ohio to Creed and Audrey (Mowrer) Harmon.

Betty graduated from Wooster High School.  She worked at Wooster Brush Co. and the Production Credit in Wooster.

She enjoyed cooking, canning and freezing...

Mar 5, 2022

Michael Anthony Logan, age 55, of Alliance, passed away on March 5, 2022.

Mar 2, 2022

Barbara Blair Standing, age 74, of Alliance, passed away at her home at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

She was born April 15, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Howard and Ruth (Cartwright) Blair.

A 1967 graduate of Alliance High School, Barb worked as a Nurse’s Aide at the Health Center, Coastal Pet Products,...

Mar 2, 2022

Margaret Ellen Hutchens Hahn, 94, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 2, 2022 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance, Ohio.

She was born in Canton, Ohio to Johnathan J. and Erma (Schory) Hutchens.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Sue Nash Grove (Andy), Shari Nash McCrea (Dave), Mary Nash Strong (Kevin); son, David Phillippi...