Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Susan Kay McConnell, age 81, of Alliance passed away at Alliance Community Hospital at 9:20 p.m. on December 22, 2021.

She was born on February 10, 1940 in Alliance, OH to Herbert and Goldie (Maddox) Myers.

A 1958 graduate of Alliance High School, Sue worked in the past years at Alliance Manufacturing, Alliance Community Hospital,...

Dec 19, 2021

Clara J. Barker, age 76, of Alliance passed away on December 19, 2021.

She was born on January 25, 1945 in Alliance to Robert and Dorothy (Walters) Sears.

Clara was a retired housewife and enjoyed spending time at home with her family and Buddy. She was a member of the Dante Club, Eagles and The...

Dec 18, 2021

Shawn R. Graham, age 72, of Alliance passed away on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.He was born on July 21st, 1949 in Alliance to Robert and Dorothy (Ruff) Graham.

Shawn was a 1967 graduate of Alliance High School and attended Kent State University. Shawn worked at East Manufacturing   as a foreman and later at Trailstar in the scheduling...

Dec 18, 2021

Dorothy Anna Haines, age 87, of Alliance, passed away on December 18, 2021.

She was born on March 1, 1934 in Wildwood, New Jersey to Doris Neil Van Buren and Hildebert Van Buren III and raised by Edmund and Dorothy Kalbach.

Dotty was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and served as the Secretary...

Dec 13, 2021

Karen D. Harvey, age 71, of Alliance passed away on December 13, 2021.

She was born on March 6, 1950 in Sistersville, West Virginia to Jack and Martha Jane (Light) Hammel.

Karen enjoyed many things such as cooking, baking, sewing, shopping and taking yearly family vacations to the beach. She loved her family more than...

Dec 10, 2021

Bonnie Jean Miller, age 84, of Alliance, passed away at 2:04 p.m. December 10, 2021 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance.

She was born on October 6, 1937 in East Palestine, Ohio to William L. and Eliza I. (Veon) Crubaugh.

Bonnie was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and the Lady Elks. She enjoyed camping, bowling,...

Dec 7, 2021

David W. Walker, age 65, of Alliance passed away at Aultman Alliance Hospital on December 7, 2021.

He was born on February 21, 1956 in Chicago Heights, IL to Walter W. Walker and Beverly (Builte) Thornton.

David graduated from Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, IL and went on to attend a two year...

Dec 4, 2021

Harold Lewis Hall passed away quietly on 04 December 2021. Harold was born in Dennison, Ohio on 22 October 1926, the fourth son of Harry and Ida Hall.

He was a graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and a proud veteran of the Merchant Marines during World War II where he was a crew member on the...

Dec 1, 2021

Charles Blyss Moorhead, age 65, of Canton passed away on December 1, 2021.

He was born on January 30, 1956 in Shelby, Ohio to Paul Blyss and Lois (Noble) Moorhead.

Charles graduated from the former Lehman High School and went on to obtain a degree in education from Malone University and an architecture degree from...

Dec 1, 2021

David F. Smith, age 91, of Alliance passed away on December 1, 2021.

He was born on June 22, 1930 in Chillicothe, Ohio to James C. Smith and Isabell Smith.

David graduated from Sebring High School in 1951. He was the founder and president of Smith Machine Inc. and worked for Alliance Machine until his...

Nov 30, 2021

Rachel L. Loar, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at her home on November 30, 2021.

She was born on July 7, 1935 in Bemus, WV to Charles and Mary (Lambert) Vance.

Rachel was a former school bus driver for Marlington Schools. She was a member of the 40+ Motorcycle Club and the Alliance Baptist...

Nov 29, 2021

Eugene Kelly Flores, age 53, of Alliance, passed away suddenly at his home on November 29, 2021.

He was born on March 6, 1968 in Defiance, Ohio to Alfredo Flores Sr. and Marie R. Dalesandro.

Kelly worked for American Standard in Salem and enjoyed doing handyman work.

Those left to cherish his memory...

Nov 29, 2021

Diane Lynnea Breit, age 67 of Hartville, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Diane was born June 29, 1954 in Alliance, Ohio to Charles H. and Anita Nadine (Schneider) Jackson. A graduate of Alliance High School, Diane graduated from Clark Technical College in Springfield. Later in life, she returned to school and...

Nov 28, 2021

John F. Peters, age 96, of Alliance, passed away at his home at 1:16 a.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021.

He was born March 12, 1925 in Salem, Ohio to Frank J. and Anna (Baka) Peters.

A lifelong resident of Alliance, Jack graduated from Alliance High School in 1943, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Nov 27, 2021

Sean M. Mull, age 51, of Alliance, passed away on November 27, 2021 at 10:55 p.m. at Mercy Hospital.

He was born on January 11, 1970 in Alliance to Rodney and Shirley Mull. Sean attended Alliance High School and was formerly employed as a welder at Mac Trailer, East Manufacturing and Alliance Castings. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking,...

Nov 26, 2021

Shirley A. Mull, age 76, of Alliance passed away at Community Care Center at 2:20 a.m. Friday, November 26, 2021.

She was born October 16, 1945 in Alliance, Ohio to Andrew and Lula F. (McClurg) Daniels.

Shirley was a graduate of Alliance High School.  She enjoyed drawing, writing poetry, singing and cooking.

She...

Nov 26, 2021

Joseph A. “Bud” Gimbara, age 81, of Alliance, died Friday, November 26, 2021 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born August 17, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Margaret (Gaul) Gimbara.

A 1958 graduate of Alliance High School, Bud joined the United States Army right out of high school.

He retired after 30...

Nov 23, 2021

Shirley A. Williams, age 86, of Alliance went to meet her Lord and Savior at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Aultman Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born December 31, 1934, in Alliance, Ohio to Gene and Evelyn (Householder) Mason.

Shirley was a member of Tri-County Church of Christ for...

Nov 20, 2021

Patricia Barnes Roman passed away Saturday November 20, 2021 following a short illness.

Patricia was a lifelong resident of Alliance, born April 5, 1949.   A 1967 graduate from Alliance High School, she worked for about 10 years as a secretary at Babcock & Wilcox Research Center.  She left to pursue her college degree and graduated from Kent...

Nov 18, 2021

Thomas P. Brady, age 67, of Alliance, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on November 18, 2021.

He was born on May 15, 1954 in Alliance to Donald P. Brady Sr. and Beulah (Partlow) Brady.

Thomas graduated from Marlington High School. He worked for his family business, Cook Coffee Co. and was...