Obituaries

Jul 27, 2022

Charlene was ushered “home” accompanied by holy angels to spend eternity with God on Wednesday, July 27th.

Charlene was born December 31, 1950, in Salem, Ohio and was the second child of Robert and Zelma Baird Atherton, who preceded her.

She was a devoted Christian and loving wife of Lee McGrath, whom she married January...

Jul 25, 2022

Stephanie L. Duff, age 65, of Marlboro, passed away on July 25, 2022.

She was born on February 24, 1957 in Barberton, Ohio to Steve and Eileen Lazar.

Stephanie graduated from Barberton High School in 1975 and went on to work in the business and IT world. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, watching the Chicago Blackhawks...

Jul 24, 2022

Dorothy Jane (Smith) Flarida, 92, passed away July 24, 2022 at the Woodlands in Ravenna.

She was born October 26, 1929, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to Kathleen Barrows and Ralph Smith. Her stepfather was Lawrence R. Lewis.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Richard Flarida; her children, Susan Strong and Darrin...

Jul 22, 2022

Wanda Lee Phillips, age 88, of Sebring, passed away on July 22, 2022 at Salem Hospital.

She was born on April 22, 1934 in Alliance to Clarence and Ivonna (Vohecker) Inglado.

Wanda worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She loved to dance and met her husband, Robert Phillips, dancing at Meyers Lake Dance Hall...

Jul 19, 2022

Patricia A. Greathouse, age 71, of Minerva, passed away on July 19, 2022.

She was born on November 18, 1950 in Waynesburg, Ohio to Edwin F. Potter Sr. and Betty L. Adams.

Patricia graduated from Minerva High School and went on to work for GE Capital for 15 years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, but...

Jul 18, 2022

Helen L. Bissett, age 88, of Alliance, passed away on July 18, 2022.

She was born on March 23, 1934 in Spring Hill Township, Pennsylvania to John and Virginia (Wiles) Bissett.

Helen loved playing guitar and singing gospel and country music. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Jul 18, 2022

Jamie L. Voshel, age 52, of Alliance, passed away on July 18, 2022.

She was born on August 14, 1969 in Alliance to Nancy Gimbara and James Robert Gimbara.

Jamie graduated from Alliance High School. She was the head housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Express in Alliance. Jamie was a member of Alliance Christian Center....

Jul 16, 2022

Roosevelt Fortner Sr., age 97, of Alliance, passed away on July 16, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

A resident of the Alliance area for most of his life, born July 21, 1924 in Toxey, Alabama to Fannie Mae Lloyd White and Marshall Fortner. He worked at American Steel Foundries from 1945-1986 until his retirement. He was the...

Jul 15, 2022

Raymond Leroy Tucker, age 74, of Alliance, passed away on July 15, 2022.

He was born on September 24, 1947 in Athens, OH to Raymond and Faye (Grigsby) Tucker.

Raymond graduated from Alliance High School and attended Kent State Salem.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Raymond was a member of the Alliance...

Jul 14, 2022

Judith Ann (Osterling) Catlett, age 81, of North Benton Ohio, passed away July 14, 2022.

She was born on September 7, 1941 to Robert and Norma Osterling.

Judy enjoyed traveling and fishing with her husband of 35 years, William (Bill) Catlett. They would spend their winters at Washington Oaks State Park, South of St. Augustine...

Jul 14, 2022

Wilma Marie (Blendenbacher) Mohr, age 86, of Alliance, passed away on July 14, 2022 at The Gables of Canton.

She was born on September 8, 1935 in Beloit to Elizabeth (Court) Cole and James Blendenbacher. Wilma graduated from Sebring High School in 1953.

She loved her flowers, being in her garden and feeding her birds....

Jul 11, 2022

Jean I. Ferguson passed away on July 11, 2022 at her son’s home in Alliance.

She was born on February 28, 1925 in Minerva and graduated from Minerva High School where she was a member of the marching band and the National Honor Society.

As a divorced parent, she raised four sons Daniel (Jeanne) of...

Jul 10, 2022

Paul Jay Kapper died unexpectedly July 10, 2022.  He was born August 31, 1984 to Dennis and Sandy Kapper of Marlboro.

Paul graduated from Marlington High School in 2003.  He attended Mahoney County Career and Tech school specializing in diesel mechanics while in high school.  He graduated from the University of Northwestern, Ohio in 2005.

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Jul 9, 2022

Robert Roy “Bob” Kamph, age 87, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Care Center.

He was born January 17, 1935 at the family home in West Lebanon, Ohio to Raymond and Emma (Lemon) Kamph.

Robert had been employed at Sugardale Foods, and was a member of the Sugardale...

Jul 6, 2022

Wanda Gwendolyn “Gwen” Bahler, age 88, of Alliance, passed away July 6, 2022 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born September 19, 1933 in Young Harris, Georgia to Garland and Julia (Thompson) Martin.

A graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, Gwen worked as an Executive Secretary for American Steel, in Alliance.

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Jul 5, 2022

John J. Costa, age 72, of Canton, passed away on July 5, 2022.

He was born on June 7, 1950 in Salem, Ohio to Alex and Alice (Galchick) Costa.

John graduated from West Branch High School. He worked at Sekely Tool and Die for most of his life and was also employed by Gestamp North...

Jul 3, 2022

Russell E. Lilley, age 81, of Alliance, passed away on July 3, 2022.

He was born on March 2, 1941 in Marshall County, WV to Earl and Evalene Lilley.

Russell worked as a core maker at American Steel Foundries. He served honorably in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. Russell was a member...

Jul 1, 2022

Corinne Ann (Stiver) Antonasanti, age 95, of Alliance, passed away on July 1, 2022, at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born on October 21, 1926, in Alliance, to Clarence Stiver and Violet (Paine) Stiver Freshley.

She graduated from Alliance High School in 1945.

Corinne was a member of Reading Church of the Brethren,...

Jul 1, 2022

William Bunch, age 62, of Alliance, passed away, surrounded and loved by family and friends on Friday July 1, 2022 after a courageous 8 year battle with dementia.

He was born on January 12, 1960 in Alliance to Charles and Edith (Precise) Bunch.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Bill worked for 35 years at...

Jun 30, 2022

John G. Whitacre, age 64, of Plain Township, passed away on June 30, 2022.

He was born on October 14, 1957 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Raymond E. and Barbara Joan (Brandt) Whitacre.

John graduated from Hoover High School in 1975 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State in 1979.

John worked...