Obituaries

Feb 15, 2022

Francis E. Hudson Jr., a veteran of the United States Army and a child of God passed away on February 15, 2022, surrounded by love.

Francis, also known as Gene by some, was born in Alliance, Ohio in 1936 to Francis E. Sr. and Evelyn (Murphy) Hudson.

He attended and graduated from Alliance High School....

Feb 14, 2022

Edith “Ede” Rosemary Carretta, age 74, of Alliance, passed away on February 14, 2022.

She was born on March 22, 1947 in Alliance to Ernest V. and Parma J. (Soviero) Carretta.

Ede received her Bachelor of Science in Special Education from St. Mary’s College, returning to dedicate her 37-year career to her beloved students at...

Feb 13, 2022

Richard E. Phillips, age 69, of Alliance, passed away on February 13, 2022.

He was born on October 15, 1952 in Concord, MA to Anthony and Beverly Denaro.

Richard attended Ohio State and worked for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. He served honorably in the United States Air Force as a paramedic...

Feb 13, 2022

Wilma J. Penny, age 85, of Homeworth, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and a Christian.

She was born on January 19, 1937 in Petersburg, VA to William and Mod Estelle (Traylor) Renshaw.

Wilma enjoyed gardening and reading, but most of all she loved spending...

Feb 11, 2022

Philip Frantz, Age 61, of Canton passed away on February 11, 2022

Feb 9, 2022

Patricia Lou Schmitt, age 82, of Alliance, Ohio died on February 9, 2022. She was born on March 29, 1939, in Martin’s Ferry, OH to James Edward Woods Jr. and Helen Elizabeth (Hanson) Woods.

The family resided in Bridgeport, Belmont County, OH.  In 1948, “Patty” moved to Atwater, Portage County, OH where she attended Waterloo Schools and...

Feb 7, 2022

Jean Helen (Leishman) Woolf, age 88, of Alliance, went to be with Jesus on February 7, 2022.

She was born on May 8, 1933 in Salineville, Ohio to Roy and Helen Leishman.

A graduate of Alliance High School, she married James Woolf on April 3, 1951. Jean loved children, flowers, church and the Lord.

Feb 6, 2022

Cody Allen Edward Jarvis, the infant son of Dillon Jarvis and Savanna Barker went home to the Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at home.

Cody will be forever loved and missed by his parents, Dillon and Savanna; their fur-baby, Leo; his maternal grandparents, Spencer (Elizabeth) Barker Jr.; paternal grandmother, Rebecca Jarvis Blackmon; great-grandmothers, Fonda Barker and...

Feb 1, 2022

June Duchon, age 89, of Barberton, formerly of Alliance, passed away on February 1, 2022.

She was born on March 8, 1932 in Alliance to Harry R. and Mildred (Edwards) Stevens.

June graduated from Alliance High School in 1950. She was employed by the former Carnegie Library, B&W Research and was later a devoted stay...

Jan 30, 2022

Duane H. Zorger Sr., age 94, of Alliance, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

He was born in Massillon on April 26, 1927 to Russell G. and Thelma (Schooley) Zorger.

Duane graduated from Louisville High School in 1945. He was a Postal  Worker at the Canton office and formerly worked for...

Jan 30, 2022

Robert D. Lucas Jr., age 48, of Alliance and Moundsville, WV, passed away on January 30, 2022.

He was born on August 7, 1973 in Alliance to Carol (Lucas) Yoho and Robert “Jack” Lucas Sr.

Robert loved spending time with his dad racing stock cars at Tyler County Speedway in West Virginia. He was a...

Jan 28, 2022

Deborah Ann Damon, age 66, of Alliance, passed away on January 28, 2022.

She was born on June 15, 1955 in Framingham, MA to Fred F. Atkins and Violet (Dunham) Atkins.

Deborah graduated from high school in Framingham, MA and then obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Mount Union College in 1977. She then earned a...

Jan 26, 2022

Bruce Byers, age 71, of Homeworth, formerly of Mentor, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 26, 2022.

He was born on October 2, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to Herschel and June (Ralph) Byers. Bruce graduated from Eastlake North High School and worked as an autoworker at GM for 31 years.

Jan 26, 2022

William R. Baker, age 93, of Avon, passed away on January 26, 2022.

He was born on May 22, 1928 in Alliance to Raymond and Irene (Schubert) Baker.

William graduated from Alliance High School and then attended Kent State University night school. He worked for B&W at Rush street as a layout workman and later...

Jan 23, 2022

Delbert C. Rohr, a man of honesty, wisdom and humor, age 100, of Alliance, passed away on January 23, 2022.

He was born on August 26, 1921 in Canal Fulton to Walter and Loretta (Schalmo) Rohr.

Delbert graduated from Canal Fulton High school and attended Ohio State University. He was formerly employed by the former...

Jan 23, 2022

Patty Jo (Vargo) Ellis, age 68, of Alliance, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 23, 2022.

She was born on June 18, 1953 in Alliance to Joseph D. Vargo and Patricia A. (Koons) Vargo.

Patty Jo graduated from Alliance High School in 1967 and was a bartender for Jerry’s Tavern, Bill’s Tavern and...

Jan 23, 2022

Marion Aurelius Board, age 75, went home to be with the Lord, at his home on January 23, 2022.

He was born May 13, 1946 to Amanda and Samuel Board in Carlisle, WV. Marion graduated from Alliance High School. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1964-1967 and completed a tour in Vietnam. Marion retired...

Jan 22, 2022

Ronald H. Layne, age 64, of Sebring, passed away on January 22, 2022.

He was born on April 19, 1957 in East Liverpool to Fred Austin Layne and Myrtle Elizabeth (Harris) Layne.

Ronald worked as a welder after he graduated from high school; he then began his career as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt....

Jan 20, 2022

Beatrice Louise “Becky” Lewis, age 75, of Alliance, passed away on January 20, 2022 at Villa Maria in Alliance.

Becky was born May 19, 1946 in Alliance, Ohio to John Harold and Betty Jane (Evans) Lewis.

A former resident of Massillon, Ohio, Miss Lewis had previously worked as a school teacher.

She was...

Jan 18, 2022

Karen “Toots” Butler, age 72, of Alliance, passed away peacefully with her mother and daughters by her side on January 18, 2022.

She was born on August 10, 1949 in Alliance to Henry Herzog and Norma (Morrison) McFerren.

Karen was the site coordinator for Meals on Wheels in Alliance for over 25 years and loved...