Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Shirley A. Hawthorne, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She was born September 2, 1937 in Columbus, OH to Herman and Emma (Berlin) Mercer.

A member of Pine Lake Christian Church in Sebring, OH for over 20 years (prior to moving out of the local area), she also...

Dec 28, 2021

James W. “Jimi” Cox, age 71, of Alliance passed away on December 28, 2021 at Rose Lane Nursing in Massillon.

He was born on April 21, 1950 in Renton, Washington to Russell E. Cox and Novella M. (Law) Cox.

Jimi graduated from Alliance High School and attended Kent State University. He worked for Deft Inc....

Dec 27, 2021

Albert A. DeArmitt Jr., age 70, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital on December 27th.

He had a long, honored career as a funeral attendant at Spiker Foster Shriver Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Lucille and sister, Trudy Hall.

He will be sadly missed...

Dec 27, 2021

Virginia Mae Robart, age 98, of Alliance went home to be with her Lord on December 27, 2021.

She was born on May 7, 1923 in Alliance to Ross and Mable (Hartzell) Keen.

Virginia worked as a lab tech at Alliance Community Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church...

Dec 26, 2021

Bruce A. Hill, age 78, of Alliance, passed away December 26, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born February 4, 1943 to Walter E. Hill Sr. and Mabel Anne (Engle) Hill.

Bruce was a graduate of Alliance High School and worked for the Pennsylvania Conrail Railroad as a brake man and conductor. Bruce...

Dec 25, 2021

Herbert Atlee Woolf at the young age of 97 was reunited with his parents on December 25, 2021 following his battle with cancer.

He was born in Alliance, OH on September 4, 1924 to Arnold and Maureta (Herbster) Woolf, the second of two children. He resided in the same home he grew up in as a child....

Dec 24, 2021

Dorothea Marie Hoover, age 75, of Alliance passed away on December 24, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

She was born on May 12, 1946 in Waynesburg, Ohio to Robert and Dorothy (Long) Fall.

Dorothea was a member of Home Mission Church. She enjoyed bicycling, drawing and her home. Dorothea loved God and everyone she met....

Dec 24, 2021

Robert “Rob” Randles, age 52 of North Canton, passed away at 2:19 p.m. Friday, December 24, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.

Rob was born January 21, 1969 in Alliance, Ohio, the son of Ellen Blevins.

A graduate of Sebring High School, Rob worked as a Control Room Operator for Georgia Pacific.

He...

Dec 23, 2021

Patricia L. Hill, age 65, of Alliance, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born February 28, 1956 in Alliance, Ohio to Abe Melott and Wanda (Volino) Mellot.

Pat retired from Coastal Pets.

She will be loved and missed by her family, including, her sons, Robert M. Hill...

Dec 22, 2021

Susan Kay McConnell, age 81, of Alliance passed away at Alliance Community Hospital at 9:20 p.m. on December 22, 2021.

She was born on February 10, 1940 in Alliance, OH to Herbert and Goldie (Maddox) Myers.

A 1958 graduate of Alliance High School, Sue worked in the past years at Alliance Manufacturing, Alliance Community Hospital,...

Dec 19, 2021

Clara J. Barker, age 76, of Alliance passed away on December 19, 2021.

She was born on January 25, 1945 in Alliance to Robert and Dorothy (Walters) Sears.

Clara was a retired housewife and enjoyed spending time at home with her family and Buddy. She was a member of the Dante Club, Eagles and The...

Dec 18, 2021

Shawn R. Graham, age 72, of Alliance passed away on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.He was born on July 21st, 1949 in Alliance to Robert and Dorothy (Ruff) Graham.

Shawn was a 1967 graduate of Alliance High School and attended Kent State University. Shawn worked at East Manufacturing   as a foreman and later at Trailstar in the scheduling...

Dec 18, 2021

Dorothy Anna Haines, age 87, of Alliance, passed away on December 18, 2021.

She was born on March 1, 1934 in Wildwood, New Jersey to Doris Neil Van Buren and Hildebert Van Buren III and raised by Edmund and Dorothy Kalbach.

Dotty was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and served as the Secretary...

Dec 13, 2021

Karen D. Harvey, age 71, of Alliance passed away on December 13, 2021.

She was born on March 6, 1950 in Sistersville, West Virginia to Jack and Martha Jane (Light) Hammel.

Karen enjoyed many things such as cooking, baking, sewing, shopping and taking yearly family vacations to the beach. She loved her family more than...

Dec 10, 2021

Bonnie Jean Miller, age 84, of Alliance, passed away at 2:04 p.m. December 10, 2021 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance.

She was born on October 6, 1937 in East Palestine, Ohio to William L. and Eliza I. (Veon) Crubaugh.

Bonnie was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and the Lady Elks. She enjoyed camping, bowling,...

Dec 7, 2021

David W. Walker, age 65, of Alliance passed away at Aultman Alliance Hospital on December 7, 2021.

He was born on February 21, 1956 in Chicago Heights, IL to Walter W. Walker and Beverly (Builte) Thornton.

David graduated from Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, IL and went on to attend a two year...

Dec 4, 2021

Harold Lewis Hall passed away quietly on 04 December 2021. Harold was born in Dennison, Ohio on 22 October 1926, the fourth son of Harry and Ida Hall.

He was a graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and a proud veteran of the Merchant Marines during World War II where he was a crew member on the...

Dec 1, 2021

Charles Blyss Moorhead, age 65, of Canton passed away on December 1, 2021.

He was born on January 30, 1956 in Shelby, Ohio to Paul Blyss and Lois (Noble) Moorhead.

Charles graduated from the former Lehman High School and went on to obtain a degree in education from Malone University and an architecture degree from...

Dec 1, 2021

David F. Smith, age 91, of Alliance passed away on December 1, 2021.

He was born on June 22, 1930 in Chillicothe, Ohio to James C. Smith and Isabell Smith.

David graduated from Sebring High School in 1951. He was the founder and president of Smith Machine Inc. and worked for Alliance Machine until his...

Nov 30, 2021

Rachel L. Loar, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at her home on November 30, 2021.

She was born on July 7, 1935 in Bemus, WV to Charles and Mary (Lambert) Vance.

Rachel was a former school bus driver for Marlington Schools. She was a member of the 40+ Motorcycle Club and the Alliance Baptist...