Catherine M. Gamertsfelder
May 6, 2026
Catherine M. (Flemming) Gamertsfelder, age 79, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Edward J. and Catherine T. (Koehl) Flemming.
Catherine attended school in Cleveland and worked at various nursing homes, home health, and housekeeping job. She was a member of Southside Church of God. Catherine collected angels and cookbooks. She...
Patricia L. Pickerel
May 5, 2026
Patricia L. Pickerel, age 84, passed away on May 5, 2026. She was born on August 8, 1941, in Sistersville, WV, to Ronald and Nora (Stolarik) Haught.
Patricia loved quilting, crocheting and doing others crafts. She won awards for her paintings at the State Fair.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Edward and Steven (Penny Collins- her special friend)...
Patricia Ann Ray
May 1, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ann Ray, age 91 passed away on May 1, 2026, in Canton, Ohio. Born on May 29, 1934, she lived a life filled with meticulous organization, loving relationships, and thoughtful engagements with those around her.
Patricia was a proud graduate of Minerva High School, Class of 1952.
She dedicated many years of her career as a telephone switchboard operator, working...
Martha Jean Sandrus
Apr 29, 2026
Martha Jean Sandrus, age 105, passed away on April 29, 2026. She was born on August 17, 1920, in Alliance, to John Fremont and Ora V. (Battershell) Haas.
Martha graduated from Alliance High School in 1938. She attended Alliance Business College and worked for Jay’s and Tolerton Company.
Martha was a member of Lexington United Methodist where she served as treasurer for...
Roscoe West Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Roscoe West Jr., age 82, passed away on April 27, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1944, in Alliance, to Roscoe West Sr. and Desma Hawkins.
Roscoe enjoyed boxing, fishing, and gardening. He was a Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers fan and loved Motown and Blues music. Most of all Roscoe loved spending time with his family and friends.
Those left to...
John Dickson Jr.
Apr 21, 2026
John Dickson Jr., age 53, passed away on April 21, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1972, in Alliance, to John and Wanda (Admire) Dickson Sr.
John attended Alliance City School and worked at Stark Metal Sales. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and cookouts.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Kayla Dickson (Albert Williams) and Crystal Dickson (Steven Venable);...
Harold L. Howell
Apr 17, 2026
Harold L. Howell, age 89, passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1936, in Bloomingdale, Ohio, to Frederick and Margaret (Newburn) Howell.
Harold graduated from Carrollton High School in 1952. He worked at Alliance Drop Forge for over 20 years and then as a custodian for Regal Metal Company. Harold was a member of Augusta Christian...
Lana Rae Vogus
Apr 16, 2026
Lana Rae Vogus, age 65, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1960, in Alliance, to Harold and Sylvia (Bosworth) Vogus and was a lifelong resident.
Georgie was a member of the Alliance Church of the Nazarene and the Alliance Xexcel Workshop.
She loved music of any kind and was a huge fan of Elvis and...
Gertrude M. Miller
Apr 15, 2026
Gertrude M. (Adams) Miller, age 86, passed away on April 15 2026. She was born on November 16, 1939, in Rowena, New Brunswick, Canada, to Thomas and Mildred (Goodine) Adams.
Trudy was the deli manager at Giant Eagle for 23 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Cheryl (George) Zapotoczny,...
Shirley J. Truax
Apr 14, 2026
Shirley J. Truax, age 89, passed away on April 14, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1936, in Canton, Ohio, to Victor and Mary (Sanko) Polosky.
She graduated from McKinley High School.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Todd (Tami) Truax; daughter, Barbara Edwards (Kasey Fox); son-in-law, Scott Tomkins; grandchildren, Matthew (Erin) Truax, Jared Truax (Taylor McCarthy), Megan...
Shirley A. Cook
Apr 14, 2026
Shirley A. Cook, age 94, passed away on April 14, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1932, in Salem, to Lester H. and Marie (Oborn) Baldinger.
Shirley attended Ohio State and the University of Akron. She worked as a home economics teacher at Marlington for 21 years.
Shirley was a member of the Alliance Women’s Shrine Club and The Alliance Women’s...
Ronald P. Dramble
Apr 13, 2026
Ronald P. Dramble, age 78, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on February 11, 1948, in Alliance, to George Ray and Genevie (Fogle) Dramble.
Ronald graduated from Marlington High School and years later won the Ohio Athletic Recognition Award. He served honorably in the United States Army in Germany where he wrestled and played football and was awarded...
Martha Jane Honaker
Apr 12, 2026
Martha Jane (Weaver) Honaker, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 after a five-year battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma. Born Feb. 5, 1938 in Alliance to Lawrence Elmer (L.E.) and Alta (Youtz) Weaver, Martha graduated from Alliance High School in 1956.
Before marriage, Martha was employed as a secretary at Master Feed & Seed Co. and McKinley Buick Co.,...
Russell E. Ramser Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Russell E. “Bud” Ramser Jr., age 90, passed away on April 9, 2026.
He was born October 19, 1935 in Alliance, Ohio to Russell E. Ramser and Lillian (Harris) Ramser.
Bud graduated from Alliance High School and worked as a Diesinker at Alliance Drop Forge before retiring from Crown Heating.
A member of the Alliance BPOE #467, Bud served two terms as Exalted...
Catherine Irene Broderick-Turner
Apr 5, 2026
Catherine Irene Broderick went home to the Lord on Easter morning April 5. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 27, 1948 to John L and Catherine E (Dixon) Broderick. Irene went peacefully after a long battle.
A follower of Jesus and devoted mother, Irene loved nothing more than to spend time with people. Be it lifelong friends or...
Roberta L. Wenning
Apr 5, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” L. Wenning, age 78, passed away on April 5, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1947, in Salem, Ohio, to Robert E. and Dorothy E. (Bowman) Clark.
Bobbie graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as a lab tech at Mercy Medical Center for 47 years until her retirement.
Bobbie was a member of Zion Maximo Church for 27...
Jeffery W. Klinginsmith
Apr 3, 2026
Jeffery W. Klinginsmith, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1962, in Akron, to William and Helen (Pierce) Klinginsmith.
Jeff served honorably in the United States Army and was a self-employed jack of all trades.
Always willing to help someone in need, Jeff enjoyed hunting, sweet tea and playing fetch with his dog Jinx....
Robert F. Haines
Mar 31, 2026
Robert F. “Bob” Haines, age 98, passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1927 to the late Earl D. and Rose (Smith) Haines and was a resident of the Marlboro area all of his life.
Bob was a 1945 graduate of the former Marlboro High School. He was drafted at the end of World War II...
Cheryl L. VanCamp
Mar 28, 2026
Cheryl L. VanCamp, age 78, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1947, in Alliance, to Carl and Pauline Shook and was raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Cheryl graduated from Alliance High School in 1965. She worked as a seamstress for Cintas. Cheryl was a member of the Alliance Eagles #2174 and the Louisville #2374 and worked...
Luella A. Morocco
Mar 27, 2026
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Luella A. Morocco who left us on March 27, 2026 at the age of 72.
Luella (Lueann) devoted her life to education, shaping not only young minds but also the hearts and futures of countless students. As an educator,
Luella (Lueann) devoted her...


