Obituaries

Melanie Ann Vien

May 26, 2022

It is with great sorrow that the family of Melanie Ann Vien announces her passing on May 26, 2022 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

Melanie graduated from Alliance High School in 1982 and attended Mount Union College, where she excelled in French language studies. Her life’s adventures then took her out west to Nevada and California, where...

Mathew G Jacobs

May 26, 2022

Mathew G. Jacobs, age 78, of Alliance, passed away on May 26, 2022.

He was born on February 2, 1944 to Harold and Hazel (Karvel) Jacobs.

Mathew graduated from Steubenville “Big Red” High School. He worked for General Motors for 31 years until his retirement. Mathew was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and...

Marcia Lynn Rubin

May 24, 2022

Marcia Lynn Rubin, age 72, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on May 24, 2022.

She was born on October 19, 1949 in Alliance to Harry and Lola Orwick.

After graduating from Marlington High School, Marcia received her Bachelor’s degree from Muskingum University and her Master’s degree from Malone University. She taught Spanish at Perry...

Bernice M. Devers

May 24, 2022

Bernice M. Devers, age 56, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 24, 2022.

She was born on September 9, 1965 in Alliance to William J. and Ruthann (Carberry) Devers.

Bernice graduated from Alliance High School in 1983 and attended Stark Technical College. She worked in customer service at Diebold for 30...

Jo Ann Devan

May 24, 2022

Jo Ann Devan, age 76, of Dayton, formerly of Alliance, passed away on May 24, 2022 at The Laurels of West Carrolton.

She was born on February 10, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph F. and Elsie (Edwards) FitzGerald.

Jo graduated from Alliance High School in 1964 and attended the former Hannah Mullins School of...

Joseph D. Leone

May 23, 2022

Joseph D. Leone, age 52, of Alliance, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022.

He was born May 21, 1970 in Alliance, Ohio to Anthony O. Leone and Sharon D. Buck Leone.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Joe was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Christopher Columbus, and Italian American Club. He loved eating...

Georgia H. Larkins

May 23, 2022

Georgia H. Larkins, age 93, of Alliance, passed away on May 23, 2022.

She was born on April 23, 1929 in Sebring to William and Wanda (Martin) Hutmacher.

Georgia retired from Alliance Hospital after over 18 years of cooking and housekeeping there. She then worked as a greeter and in the fabric department at Walmart....

Susan M. Domino

May 22, 2022

Susan M. Domino, age 65, of Alliance, passed away on May 22, 2022.

She was born on October 20, 1956 in Canton, OH to Lewis C. and Elizabeth L. (Muller) Domino.

Susan graduated from Sebring McKinley High School. Shortly after she attended Kent State University where she would obtain her bachelor’s in teaching and also...

Erik D. O'Brien

May 21, 2022

Erik Daniel O’Brien, age 44, of Alliance, passed away on May 21, 2022.

He was born on March 7, 1978 in Canton to Daniel and Denise (Boyce) O’Brien.

Erik graduated from Marlington High School in 1996. While growing up, he attended Louisville First Baptist Church and accepted the Lord, was a member of the Civil...

Kayann R. Stockli

May 21, 2022

Kayann Stockli, age 81, of Deerfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully, while in hospice care, after a brief and sudden illness, on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, Edwin Stockli of 60 years and her three children.

Kayann was born in Columbiana County on April 4, 1941 to the late...

Joseph W. Boyce

May 17, 2022

Joseph W. Boyce, Age 94, of Alliance, passed away on May 17, 2022.

Per Joseph’s wishes no services will be held.

Deborah Moreland

May 16, 2022

Deborah Moreland, age 65, of Canton, passed away on May 16, 2022.

She was born on April 20, 1957 in Alliance to Harold and Margaret (Smith) Ellsworth.

Deborah graduated from Stark State College with a degree in accounting. She was very active and loved the outdoors. When she wasn’t outside, Deborah enjoyed doing puzzles. She...

Carol Conrad

May 15, 2022

Carol Conrad, age 84, of Homeworth, passed away at her home surrounded by loving family on Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was born June 17, 1937 to Harold and Nelly (Albright) Yoho in Alliance, OH. She graduated from Alliance High School.

Carol was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alliance. She also was a...

Josephine "Josie" Eleanor Todd

May 13, 2022

Josephine "Josie" Eleanor Todd, age 99, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022.

She was born December 21, 1922 in Alliance Ohio to Peter Godney and Mary (Knyz) Godney, and graduated in 1941 from Alliance High School.

Josephine was the best Mom in the whole wide world. She was so very kind to...

Gary Greenamyer

May 11, 2022

Gary Noble Greenamyer, age 85 of Alliance passed away on May 11, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center, after a year of declining health.

He was born December 26, 1936 on a small farm in Goshen Township, Salem, Ohio to Noble J. and Wanda (Campbell) Greenamyer.

He was educated in a one room school house and...

Joyce E. Vickers

May 11, 2022

Joyce E. Vickers, age 74, of Hartville, passed away on May 11, 2022.

She was born on April 13, 1948 in Canton to Robert Earl Goshorn and Iona J. Kohl Goshorn.

Joyce graduated from Marlington High School.  She enjoyed flowers, fishing and crafts, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

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Maryanna Sweitzer

May 4, 2022

Maryanna Sweitzer, aged 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 4th, 2022, from her home in Marlboro Township, where she was surrounded by members of her family.

She was born Bertha Maryanna Simmons on October 17th, 1936 in Beallsville OH. Like her three other siblings, she preferred to be called by her middle name....

Carol Ann Messenheimer

May 3, 2022

Carol Ann Messenheimer, age 65, of Alliance, was called home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2022.She was born on May 11, 1956 to John and Helen (Patrick) Mottern.

Carol was a 1975 graduate of Marlington High School.  After many years of employment, she retired in 2019 from Coastal Pet Products and served as a...

Rory A. Mummert

May 1, 2022

Rory A. Mummert, age 60, of Alliance, passed away on May 1, 2022.

He was born on October 22, 1961 in Alliance to Raymond Mummert and Dorothy Bentfeld.

Rory was a jack of all trades; he worked as a Union Journeyman Roofer at East Central Ohio Building and Trades Council Local #88. He was an...

Byron Linear

Apr 29, 2022

Byron Linear, age 70, of Canton, passed away on April 29, 2022.

He was born on March 30, 1952 in Alliance to Everett and Velma (Anderson) Linear.

Byron graduated from Alliance High School in 1970. He then attended Akron Barber College and started his career as a barber. Byron enjoyed exchanging “Tall Tales” with his...