Obituaries

Juanita Morrow

Juanita Morrow

Jan 5, 2025

Juanita Morrow, age 96, passed away on January 5, 2025. 

She was born on November 20, 1928, in Canton, to John and Sylva (Weiss) Provance.

Juanita graduated from Minerva High School. She attended Canton Actual Business College and worked at Cleveland Clinic. 

Juanita was an active member of the Alliance Church of the Nazarene. She was involved in the Dare to Care program,...

Denise Lynn Ellis

Denise Lynn Ellis

Jan 4, 2025

Denise Lynn Ellis, age 54, passed away on January 4, 2025. 

She was born on April 2, 1970, in Glendale, California, to Barry D. and Marsha L. (Cameron) Ellis.

Denise graduated from Alliance High School in 1988. She worked at Walmart. Denise loved to read and was involved in drama clubs and the Carnation City Players. More than anything, she loved spending...

Laverne Colbert

Laverne Colbert

Jan 1, 2025

Laverne Colbert, age 72, passed away on January 1, 2025. 

She was born on February 10, 1952 to Elnora Gordon and George Sutton Sr.

Laverne was a member of Triumph God and Christ church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, bowling and pinball. Laverne also loved going to the casino and playing the Ohio Lottery. Her ‘pet’ numbers were 123 and 567.

Those left to...

Rosemary Fails

Rosemary Fails

Jan 1, 2025

Rosemary Fails, age 82, passed away on January 1, 2025. 

She was born on October 4, 1942, in Conneaut, Ohio, to Ralph and Lilyan Reo.

Rosemary graduated from Rowe High School and Mercyhurst College. She started the Latchkey program in Alliance and worked at it for 20 years. Rosemary went on to graduate from Stark State College at the age of 60.

Rosemary...

Ruth V. Spalding

Ruth V. Spalding

Dec 31, 2024

.In love and light, Ruth V. Spalding left this earth December 31, 2024 at her home in Copeland Oaks, Sebring, Ohio. She lived 101 remarkable, joyful years.

Ruth was born in Salem, Ohio, on October 4, 1923, to Roy C. and Christina West. She grew up in Salem and was a 1940 graduate of Salem High School, where she met and...

John W. Coy

John W. Coy

Dec 30, 2024

John Wayne Coy, age 83, of Alliance, died the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. 

He was born October 27, 1941 in Greenford, Ohio, to Frank and Minnie Bell (Munsell) Coy. After graduating high school, John proudly served in the United States Air Force oversees in Libya, North Africa and stateside at Ellsworth Air...

Robert Hinchliffe

Robert Hinchliffe

Dec 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” Hinchliffe, 82, passed on December 28, 2024. 

He was born to the late Charles L. and Dorothy J (Burns) Hinchliffe on April 19, 1942. Bob was born in Salem, Ohio, raised in Washingtonville, and attended Leetonia Schools. Bob was involved in athletics his entire life with football in high school and at Mount Union College. He went on to...

Donna Jean Morris

Donna Jean Morris

Dec 26, 2024

Donna Jean Morris, age 86, passed away on Thursday morning, December 26, 2024 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance. 

She was born on January 18, 1938, in Salineville, Ohio, to Floyd and Alice (Erwin) Lewis. She lived most of her life in the area coming to Alliance in 1956.

Donna was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Besides her husband of...

Classey Mae Groce

Classey Mae Groce

Dec 25, 2024

Classey Mae Groce, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Bowie, MD.

Classey was born on January 30, 1945, one of 10 children born to Paul and Nell Groce in Anniston, Alabama. She was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School and went on to have a 30 plus year career in Canton as a Public Housing...

Marvin H. Proctor

Marvin H. Proctor

Dec 25, 2024

Marvin Howard Proctor, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. 

Marvin Howard Proctor, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. 

He was born on October 2, 1938, in Alliance, to William and Hattie (Mason) Proctor.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Marvin served honorably in the United States Army....

Doris M. Livengood

Doris M. Livengood

Dec 22, 2024

Together Again- Doris M. Livengood, age 96, passed away on December 22, 2024. 

She was born on January 22, 1928, in Alliance, to Harold and Estella (Borton) Day.

Doris graduated from Alliance High School and received her RN degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She worked in the surgery department at Alliance Community Hospital for 44 years until her retirement in...

William Lindsay Wallace

William Lindsay Wallace

Dec 17, 2024

William L. “Bill” Wallace, age 58, passed away on December 17, 2024. 

He was born on November 19, 1966, in Alliance, to George and Martha (Pilmer) Wallace.

Bill graduated from West Branch High School in 1985. He worked at Valley Forge, Ohio Drill and Tool Company, Quaker Manufacturing and Faxon Manufacturing. 

Bill loved to play and coach baseball. He also loved American History...

Mary Bodirnea

Mary Bodirnea

Dec 16, 2024

 Mary (Lee) Bodirnea, age 102, passed away on December 16, 2024. 

 She was born on December 26, 1921, in Alliance, to George and Anna Lee.

Mary graduated from Alliance High School and during WWII she worked at Alliance Manufacturing. After the war she dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She volunteered at Alliance Community Hospital and Rockhill Elementary School...

Emma F. Bebout

Emma F. Bebout

Dec 15, 2024

Together Again-Emma F. Bebout, age 90, passed away on December 15, 2024. 

She was born on July 28, 1934, in Gassaway, WV, to James Minter and Goldie Beatrice (McTheney) Brady.

Emma graduated from Gassaway High School in 1952. She was a member of Cambridge Church of the Nazarene since 2009. Emma worked as the church librarian and taught Sunday School. She enjoyed...

Larry Lee Shade

Larry Lee Shade

Dec 12, 2024

 Together Again- Larry Lee Shade, age 81, passed away on December 12, 2024. 

 He was born on December 26, 1942 in Alliance, to Lawrence & Maxine Shade. Larry & Donna were married on February 29, 1964.

Larry prioritized being a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family treasures the wonderful memories they have of him. He enjoyed working in produce as a...

Louise Annette McAlister

Louise Annette McAlister

Dec 10, 2024

Mrs. Louise Annette McAlister, age 84, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home. 

She was born on April 12, 1940, in Paulding County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Jason Arron Pitts and Clara Queen Pitts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Carl Leslie McAlister;...

Marilyn Kay Williamson

Marilyn Kay Williamson

Dec 10, 2024

Marilyn Kay Williamson, age 79, passed away on December 10, 2024 after a five and a half year illness at Canterbury Villa. 

She was born on April 14, 1945, in to Mervin and Thelma (Kail) Booth.

Marilyn worked for the Alliance City Schools as a cook for over 40 years. 

She enjoyed crafting and crocheting. Marilyn loved to travel; including trips to Hawaii,...

Dorothy A. Emmons

Dorothy A. Emmons

Dec 6, 2024

Dorothy A. “Doo” Emmons, age 83, passed away on December 6, 2024. 

She was born on February 16, 1941 in Alliance, to Lawrence and Lucille (Shoup) Mohr.

Dorothy enjoyed golfing and traveling. She loved to be outside and listening and singing to music. Dorothy was also known for her love of chocolate, especially M&M’s. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her son,...

Vincent Obmann

Vincent Obmann

Dec 3, 2024

Vincent Obmann, age 91, passed on December 3, 2024. He was born on February 27, 1933 in Erie, PA to Thelka and Jacob Obmann. Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister, Catherine Gess, brother, Al Obmann, and former spouse, Eleanor Obmann. He is survived by his brother, Richard (Maryanne) Obmann, brother-in-law, Gene (Betty) Reda, children, Sherry (Curt) Moniz...

Marie J. Shanks

Marie J. Shanks

Dec 2, 2024

Marie J. Shanks, age 88, passed away on December 2, 2024. 

She was born on October 13, 1936, in Canton, to Vernon and Dorothy (Devers) Scott.

Marie was a graduate of Alliance High School and worked at Mount Union College for over 33 years until her retirement. She was a member of Aldersgate Family Methodist Church and the Alliance Senior Center. 

Those left...