Obituaries

Apr 4, 2022

Cecil “Bill” Higginbotham, age 81, of Alliance, passed away on April 4, 2022.

He was born on November 27, 1940 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Mary (George) and Bob Simon.

Bill was a boiler maker, welder and Foreman at Miami Boiler. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and driving his golf cart at the campground....

Apr 2, 2022

Michael G. Bourne, age 70, of Alliance, passed away on April 2, 2022.

He was born on March 26, 1952 in Alliance, OH to Donald and Helen (Zimmerman) Bourne.

Mickey graduated from Alliance High School. He worked as an auto mechanic for over 30 years at Broadway Iron and Metal where he retired. His love...

Apr 1, 2022

Joyce Ann (McIntosh) Bhe, age 73 of Beloit, passed away suddenly on April 1, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

Joyce was born January 28, 1949 in East Liverpool to Frank and Evelyn (FitzGerald) McIntosh.

A 1967 graduate of Southern Local High School, Joyce was the Office Manager at Bailey Ford, before joining the staff...

Apr 1, 2022

Mona J. Floor, born July 5, 1931, passed away at home on April 1, 2022, at the age of 90 ¾, surrounded by her loving family.

Born “Monnie” Binion but loved all her life as Mona, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ross Floor, in 2001; also preceded by her father, Lee...

Mar 31, 2022

Margaret Ann Wallace, age 65, of Homeworth, passed away on March 31, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 3, 1957 in Dover, Ohio to Louis and Norma Magnacca.

Margaret graduated from Dover High School in 1975 and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education and Dental Hygiene from The...

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;...