Obituaries

Brenda J. Stewart

Aug 10, 2021

Brenda J. Stewart, age 71, of Alliance passed away on August 10, 2021.

She was born on June 16, 1950 in Huntington, WV to Don Collins and Thelma George.

Brenda attended Alliance High School. She loved to hunt, fish and camp and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Those left to cherish...

James Howard Brown

Aug 10, 2021

James Howard Brown, age 73, of Atwater, formerly of Sebring, passed away on August 10, 2021.He was born on October 18, 1947 in Alliance to Howard and Doris (Sanor) Brown.

Jim worked many jobs throughout his life; he was a Police Officer for Smith Township, a Firefighter and EMT for Beloit FD and a truck driver. Jim...

Bethel J. Odey

Aug 7, 2021

Bethel J. Odey, age 89, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Stone Creek Assisted and Memory Care.

She was born August 20, 1931 in Bayard, Ohio to Leroy Edwin Becker and Faye Odella Miller Becker

A member of Maximo Zion Church, Bethel was a member of the Eagles, and former member...

Terry R. Slingerland

Aug 6, 2021

Terry R. Slingerland, age 76, of Alliance, passed away on August 6, 2021.

He was born February 27, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Isaac R. Slingerland and Virginia A. (Schuler) Slingerland.

Terry graduated from West Branch High School and attended Mount Union College.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; and as...

Teresa K. Weisenburger

Aug 2, 2021

Teresa K. Weisenburger, 66 of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Monday August 2nd, 2021.

She was born to Theda (Sanor) & Thomas Collins on April 3rd, 1955 and was a lifelong resident of Alliance.  She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Steelers and youth baseball teams.

She is...

Aurelia D. Dobrila

Aug 2, 2021

Aurelia D. Dobrila, age 89, of Alliance passed away on August 2, 2021.

She was born on March 7, 1932 in Arpasu De Sus, Romania to Gheorghe and Maria (Simion) Dates.  Aurelia moved to Alliance in May of 1991. She then moved to Florida in 2002, returning to Alliance in April of 2007.

During her...

Denise Underwood

Jul 30, 2021

Denise (Steen) Underwood, age 63, of Alliance, passed away on July 30, 2021.

She was born on January 5, 1958 in Orange County, CA to Avinell (Stump) and Russell Steen.

Denise graduated from Minerva High School in 1976. She worked at Ohio Drill and Tool in Homeworth for over 30 years.

Those left...

Doris J. Haupt

Jul 28, 2021

Doris J. Haupt, age 89, of Alliance passed away on July 28, 2021.

She was born on February 7, 1932 in Alliance to Vene W. Haupt and Joan Haupt.

Doris liked being around people in her hometown and especially enjoyed spending time at Rodman Library with fellow patrons who shared her love of reading.

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Donald R. Long

Jul 27, 2021

Donald R. Long, age 66, of Alliance passed away on July 27, 2021 at Woodlawn Compassionate Care.

He was born on October 2, 1954 at Aultman Hospital in Canton to George and Jacqueline Long. Don also had a step-father James Richmond.

After graduating from Canton South in 1972, he began working in the steel industry....

Charles L. Warrington

Jul 22, 2021

Charles L. Warrington, age 88, of Louisville, Ohio passed away on July 22, 2021. He spent most of his years in Amsterdam, OH, but spent most of his recent years at Cutty’s Sunset Resort and in Jasper, Texas.

He was born on December 18, 1932 in Bergholz, Ohio to Charles Warrington and Florence Daugherty.

Charles...

Garry M. Grandy

Jul 21, 2021

Garry M. Grandy Jr., age 46 of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2021.

He was born on March 31, 1975 in Plattsburgh New York to Garry M. Grandy Sr. and Dawn Burgess Grandy.

Garry owned and operated GMG Roofing and Construction.

A member of Faith Family Church, Garry lived his faith,...

Preston L. Wegman

Jul 19, 2021

Preston L. Wegman, age 90, of Sebring, passed away on July 19, 2021.

He was born on July 24, 1930 in Adolph, West Virginia to Adolph and Elsie Fincham Wegman.

Preston enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1949. In 1953 he started his career as a machinist; Preston then went on to be a supervisor...

Bruce E. Irwin

Jul 17, 2021

Bruce E. Irwin, age 74, of Canton, passed away on July 17, 2021.

He was born on July 15, 1947 in Alliance to Francis L. Irwin and Adeline M. Irwin.

Bruce worked for Barberton Babcox and Wilcox for 43 years. After his retirement, his passion was volunteering at Beech Creek Botanical Gardens. He enjoyed studying...

Kenneth Russell Smith

Jul 16, 2021

Kenneth Russell Smith

9/5/61-7/16/2021

A second dad to many, loved by all

Linda Sue Ingram

Jul 11, 2021

Linda Sue Ingram was born March 5, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Arthur Mack Mitchell and Lydia Nicholson. She was the fifth child born into this union.

Linda was married to the late Vernon Ingram. The two were married for 35 years until his death on December 13, 2015.

Linda graduated from Alliance...

Connie E. Napier

Jul 11, 2021

Connie E. Perry (Lowry) Napier, age 72, of Alliance, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

She was born November 7, 1948, in Alliance, Ohio to the late August Joseph Perry and Jennie Margaret Perry.  Connie lived her whole life in Alliance.  She graduated from Alliance High School in 1967.  She worked at Hartville Plastics and Sancap Abrasives. ...

Patrick A. Sherman

Jul 9, 2021

Patrick A. Sherman, age 65, of Salem, passed away at his home on July 9, 2021.

He was born on May 21, 1956 in Alliance, to Leo E. Sherman and Betty L. (Moulin) Sherman.

A 1974 graduate of Marlington High School, Pat had many accomplishments during his basketball years at Marlington.

Pat worked...

Edward F. McGuire

Jul 6, 2021

Edward F. McGuire, age 80, of Alliance (Maximo), passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home with his loving family.

He was born October 15, 1940 in Alliance, Ohio to Joseph and Lillian McGuire. Ed was a graduate of Alliance High School and served in the Army from 1963-1965, much of the time stationed in Germany....

Virgil Ellsworth Minear

Jun 29, 2021

Virgil Ellsworth Minear, age 65, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2021.

He was born on January 20, 1956 to Eleanor Louise Minear and Harley Ellsworth Minear.  Virgil loved his strawberry garden and doing his chauffer business.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon Minear; father-in-law, Doug Garrot; cousin, Ranell...

Sylvia Mossie Croley

Jun 29, 2021

Sylvia Mossie (Syme) Croley, age 95, of Alliance, passed away at Community Care Center on June 29, 2021.

Sylvia was born January 20, 1926 to Jesse Lester and Lora (Detherage) Syme and has resided in Alliance since 1949. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Alliance. Sylvia lived her life for God...