Obituaries

Mar 21, 2021

“Together Again”-

Ronald Neal “Uncle Neal” Blake, age 93, of Homeworth passed away Sunday morning, March 21, 2021, after a fall at his home.

He was born on December 9, 1927 in Greene County, PA, the son of Rodney C and Nettie (Riggs) Blake.

Neal was retired from American Steel Foundry as a...

Mar 19, 2021

Paul Andrew D’Eramo left us on March 19, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Paul arrived on earth on December 26, 1966, into the loving arms of his parents, Paul J. and Patty (Sabbato) D’Eramo in Austintown, Ohio. He was quickly whisked away to Ann Arbor, Michigan where his...

Mar 18, 2021

Teri Ann Kelly, 63, of Canton passed away Thursday, March 18 at McKinley Health Care Center in Canton.

Teri was born on September 4, 1957 in Alliance to Leo and Barbara (Dobson) Lair. Teri went to Marlington High School, graduating in the class of 1975. After graduation she was married to Paul Kelly until his passing in...

Mar 18, 2021

Shirley Barnhart, age 93, of Alliance passed away at Community Care Center on March 18, 2021.

She was born on December 26, 1927 in Oil City, PA to Arnold P. and Emma M. (Krug) Barnhart.

Shirley graduated from Alliance High School. She worked for Morgan Engineering for 37 years until her retirement. Shirley was an...

Mar 17, 2021

Janice L. Bugara, age 70, of Alliance passed away at McCrea Manor on March 17, 2021.

She was born on March 2, 1951 in Alliance to James and Marvel (Beck) Tripp.

Janice graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as a commercial loan assistant for many years and retired from Chase Bank. Janice was devoted...

Mar 14, 2021

Jeffery B. Crawford, age 70, of Cleveland passed away at his home on March 14, 2021.

He was born on March 24, 1950 in Columbus to John and Norma (Blake) Crawford.

Jeffrey graduated from Alliance High School and attended Case Western Reserve University. He worked as a computer programmer for Metro General Hospital.

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Mar 14, 2021

Janet “Sue” Blevins, age 67, of Alliance passed away at Altercare of Alliance on March 14, 2021.

She was born on December 1, 1953 in Alliance to Floyd and Vada (Middleton) Holbrook.

Janet attended Canton City School of Nursing and received her LPN license. She was a member of Damascus Friends Church.

Those...

Mar 13, 2021

Virgil Lee Barker, age 93, of Alliance, loving, devoted husband and father died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.  He was born June 7, 1927, in Pedro, Ohio to Arlie Lee Barker Sr. and Nancy (Collins) Barker.

A veteran of the Army Air Corp, Virgil served his country honorably during the Allied...

Mar 13, 2021

Barbara Ann Moser, age 74, of Alliance passed away at home on Saturday, March 13th, 2021.

She was born on April 25th, 1946 in Alliance to Fred and Bessie (Davis) Moser.

Barbara was a 1964 graduate of Marlington High School.  She worked at Buzz’s Hi-Way Market, Hillcrest Market and Mt. Union College Food Service.

Mar 12, 2021

Ross J. Hallman, age 32, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 4:44 p.m. Friday March 12, 2021.

Ross was born December 5, 1988 in Alliance, Ohio to James W. Hallman and Connie M. (Matz) Hallman Hoover.

A 2007 graduate of Marlington High School, Ross received his Bachelor of Business from Kent State University, and has...

Mar 12, 2021

Patricia A. Sherban, age 73, of Alliance, passed away on March 12th, 2021.

Patty was born on February 22nd, 1948 in Camp Kilmer, NJ to Robert F. Jones and Stephanie C. (Hormans) Miller.

Patty was a 1966 graduate of Alliance High School and then attended and graduated from the Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical...

Mar 12, 2021

LeNora Jane (West) Jones Moseley, age 93, of Avon, OH, formerly of Alliance and Louisville, passed away at Cleveland Clinic on March 12, 2021.

She was born on December 18, 1927 in Zelienople, PA to F. Lowell and Ruth (King) West.

LeNora graduated from Alliance High School in 1946 and then attended Mount Union College. ...

Mar 11, 2021

Ed Allenbaugh, age 83, of Alliance, passed away on March 11, 2021 after a battle with Dementia.

He was born on August 24, 1937, in Beloit, to Charles and Ida (Bachofen) Allenbaugh.

Ed graduated from Alliance High School in 1955. He began his career as a draftsman for East Ohio Machinery Co. In 1961 he...

Mar 9, 2021

Dale Baylor, age 89, of Alliance passed away at Community Care Center on March 9, 2021.

He was born on October 22, 1931 in Alliance to Leslie and Bessie (Jebavy) Baylor.

Dale graduated from Alliance High School and worked at Ford Motor Company for 39 years. Dale was a member of the VFW Post 1036...

Mar 8, 2021

Matthew Dale Lanham, age 48, of Wolf Run passed away at his home on March 8, 2021.

He was born on April 2, 1972 in Alliance to Hazel (Whaley) Lanham and Donald L. Lanham.

Matthew enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with family and friends.  He was a one of a kind, stand-up guy....

Mar 7, 2021

Patricia Lee Drake Johnson, age 79, of Alliance passed away at Community Care Center on March 7, 2021.

She was born on June 21, 1941 in Rockford, Illinois to James Woodrow Drake and Avonne V. Dauenbaugh Drake.Patricia graduated from the University of Illinois; she married Dennis K. Johnson while attending. They then moved to Long Beach, California...

Mar 4, 2021

Patricia Ann Vargo, age 87, of Kent, previously from Alliance, passed away on March 4, 2021.

She was born on July 9, 1933 in Alliance to Kenneth Leroy Koons and Lois Hulda (Dutton Koons) Newman.

Patricia (Patty Ann to friends and family) graduated from Alliance High School.  During her working years she was employed by...

Mar 1, 2021

Herbert Eugene Eglie, 85, of Minerva died on March 1, 2021 following a long illness.

Herb was born on June 11, 1935 to Russell and Ida Davis Eglie, the youngest of three boys. He attended Bunker Hill Grade School and graduated from Minerva High School. Herb entered Ohio University on a scholarship to study law, but decided...

Feb 27, 2021

David W. DeBee, 85, of Alliance passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 27, 2021.

He was born on December 18, 1935 in Alliance to Harold and Audrey (Barricks) DeBee.

David graduated from Alliance High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. In his younger years, he was...

Feb 27, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Battershell Jr., age 72, of Hartville passed away at home on February 27th, 2021.

Bob was born on October 22nd, 1948 in Alliance to Robert L. Battershell Sr. and Hazel L. (Ginther) Battershell.

Bob was a 1966 graduate of Marlington High School.  He then went on to serve his country in the...