Obituaries

Sep 25, 2021

Earl Vernon Boyle Jr., age 85, of North Canton passed away on September 25, 2021.

He was born on May 31, 1936 to Earl V. Boyle Sr. and Mary (Berlin) Boyle.

Earl was a graduate of Marlboro High School class of 1954 and went on to work for Smith and Nephew until his retirement after...

Sep 23, 2021

Shirley Y. (Willis) Haupt, age 83, of Alliance, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

She was born on February 22, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio to William and Mary (Lacus) Willis.

A 1956 graduate of Alliance High School, Shirley was employed at Royal China and Lawson Dairy.

She was also a housewife and...

Sep 20, 2021

William "Bill" Godfred Blasiman III, age 64, of Alliance, passed away on September 20, 2021.

On December 14, 1956, he was born in Alliance to William Godfred and Evelene (Anderson) Blasiman II.

A graduate of Marlington High School, Bill worked as a welder and heavy equipment operator.

He was a member of the...

Sep 19, 2021

Bradley “Brad” Lee Barr, age 65, of Alliance died September 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 7, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to Walter “Doc” and Marilyn (Owens) Barr.

Brad graduated from Perry High School. He retired from Nickles Bakery. Brad enjoyed many years coaching baseball, participating in the...

Sep 18, 2021

Keith Allen Bourne, age 71, of Paris, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Rose Lane in Massillon.

He was born February 2, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to Donald and Helen (Zimmerman) Bourne.

Keith graduated from Alliance High School and was a Mail Carrier for more than twenty years.

A...

Sep 14, 2021

Zonia L. Miller, age 92, of Alliance, passed away on September 14, 2021.

She was born on January 11, 1929 in Alliance to Michael Ludwig and Gertrude (Barnett) Ludwig.

Zonia graduated from Alliance High School and the Alliance City Hospital School of Nursing. She spent her life as a caregiver, first for her mother and...

Sep 14, 2021

Susan Wise, age 68, of Alliance, passed away at her home on September 14, 2021 at 4:21 a.m.

She was born on August 16, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to Steve Szakacs and Vera Robart.

Susan was an aide for Roselane Nursing home for over 10 years, but spent most of her life as a homemaker...

Sep 12, 2021

Donna Jean Ermlich, age 91, of Alliance passed away on September 12, 2021.

She was born on February 5, 1930 in Alliance to Chester Elliott and Thelma (Russell) Elliott.

Donna graduated from Alliance High School in 1948 and from Mount Union with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 1951 where she was a member of...

Sep 9, 2021

Brenda Jean (Sullivan) Zinda, age 53, of Alliance, passed away on September 9, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19.

She was born on July 28, 1968 in McKeesport, PA to William and Sarah (Evans) Sullivan.

Brenda graduated from Stark State College with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and was the owner of Brenda’s...

Sep 8, 2021

Samson A. Woods, age 80, of Atwater passed away on September 8, 2021.

He was born on May 12, 1941 in Persinger, West Virginia to William Ward Woods and Malvarie Gladys Ward.

Sam was a member of Truth Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing at West Branch and Mogadore Reservoir, gardening and mowing his yard.  Sam...

Sep 7, 2021

MaryAnn Johnson, age 82, of Alliance passed away on September 7, 2021.

She was born on December 15, 1938 in Louisville to James Max and Anna (Raynard) Robson.

MaryAnn graduated from Marlboro High School in 1957. She worked as a surgical technician for Robinson Memorial Hospital, drove a school bus for Marlington Local Schools, retired...

Sep 4, 2021

Herbert Paul Brady, age 66, of Alliance passed away on September 4, 2021.He was born on March 31, 1955 in Alliance to Derwood “Gat” Brady and Elaine (Moore) Lorden.

Herb graduated from Marlington High School. He worked for 40 years as a driller in the oil fields.

Herb participated in Boy Scouts when he was...

Sep 3, 2021

Michael William Harold, age 63, formally of Alliance, Ohio passed away September 3, 2021 at his home in Canton, Ohio.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio August 8, 1958 to the late Joseph and Miriam Harold.

Michael was a graduate of Alliance High School from the class of 1976.

After high school Michel...

Sep 3, 2021

Betty Smith, age 78, of Alliance, was reunited with her husband Friday, September 3, 2021 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born August 12, 1943 in Hartville, Ohio to Dan C. and Alta (Hostetler) Schlabach.

Betty retired from the Inn at Belden after fifteen years of service as Head Baker. She was the founder and operated...

Aug 28, 2021

James Eugene Cottrill, 72, of Alliance, Ohio, died at 8:35 p.m. on August 28, 2021 at Alliance Community Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born on December 15, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio, to Paul Lewis Cottrill and Dorothy June (Hurtt) Cottrill.  He was raised on the family farm in Washington Courthouse, Ohio with his younger brother...

Aug 27, 2021

Alliance: Lois Calloway (Everett) Myers, 97, passed away on August 27, 2021 at Copeland Oaks, in Sebring, Ohio, where she had been a resident since 2017. Lois was born in Sunnyside, Georgia on July 20, 1924 to parents, John E. Everett and Lois C. Everett. The family moved to Alliance, Ohio and Lois was raised from a young age...

Aug 27, 2021

Frank Caserta, age 72, of Alliance passed away peacefully Friday, August 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 30, 1949 in Alliance to Anthony Joseph and Rose V. (Linaburg) Caserta.

Frank was a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1971 graduate of the University of Akron.

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Aug 22, 2021

Stanley Rae Jr., Age 57, of Alliance, passed away on August 22, 2021

Aug 22, 2021

Sheila M. May, age 71, of Alliance passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on August 22, 2021.

She was born on May 25, 1950 in Lisbon, OH to Hughie P. Evans Sr. and Helen R. (Donelly) Evans.

Sheila was a 1968 graduate of Marlington High School and a prior member of Elkton...

Aug 22, 2021

Mary Edna (Eberling) Bryant, age 86, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Arbors at Minerva Nursing Home.

She was born July 3, 1935 in Alliance to the late Charles and Glenna (Riley) Eberling, the former owners of Marlboro Sand and Gravel.

Mary Edna worked at the former Molly Stark Hospital and retired...