Obituaries

Jan 11, 2021

Brian “Bubba” Buetel an Eagle Scout with a great love for tractors and his family was born on October 31, 1966 in Akron, Ohio. He entered into rest on January 11, 2021 after a very courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Buetel; parents, William and Marie Buetel; and sister, Kim (Tom) Schaber.

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Jan 11, 2021

Barbara A. Ewing, age 67, passed away at Aultman Hospital on January 11, 2021.

She was born on July 3, 1953 in Alliance, Ohio to Homer K Ewing Sr. and Bessie M. (Shea) Ewing.

Barb graduated from West Branch High School. She worked for Royal China and Coastal Pet. Barb was an active member of...

Jan 10, 2021

Michael J. LaNave, age 57, passed away at his home on January 10, 2021.

He was born on December 17, 1963 in Alliance to John D. and Darleen (Wallace) LaNave.

Michael graduated from Alliance High School in 1982 and then attended Youngstown State University. He served as an Alliance police officer for 25 years until...

Jan 10, 2021

Daisy E. Russo, age 87, of Alliance, passed away at her home surrounded by family on January 10, 2021.

She was born on July 20, 1933 in Bergholz, Ohio to Daniel F. Wade and Rosa P. (Palmer) Wade.

Daisy worked for Genie Co. for more than 39 years. She was a member of Alliance Temple...

Jan 10, 2021

Karen J. Dearth, age 62, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care on January 10, 2021.

She was born on October 31, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio to Robert and Barbara (Myers) Stanley.

Karen enjoyed playing bingo and watching football, especially the Dallas Cowboys.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband David L....

Jan 8, 2021

Jack D. Walker, age 100, passed away at Bel-Air Nursing Home on January 8, 2021.

He was born on November 9, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio to Hayes B. and Ermina (Standing) Walker.

Jack graduated from Alliance High School in 1938. He then served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. Jack was shipped to...

Jan 6, 2021

Phyllis (Tennis) Biggs, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her home.

She was born March 13, 1934 in Alliance, Ohio to William R. and Beatrice W. (Baker) Tennis.

Survivors include her sons, Donald Stanley and Brent (Ami) Biggs; daughters, Kathy Devies, Lorraine (Robert) Franks, Sara (Terry) Dennis,...

Jan 5, 2021

Dean W. Miller, age 63, of Beloit, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center.

Dean was born April 22, 1957 in Berea, Ohio to Don Miller and Mary (Keller) Miller.

A U.S. Army Veteran, Dean was a Cook in the Army, and had worked as a Groundskeeper for the...

Jan 5, 2021

Marilyn Louise Hoover, age 66, of Alliance, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home, with her loved ones by her side.

She was born on June 18, 1954 in Alliance, Ohio to Andy and Nancy (Montler) Sukosd.

A 1972 graduate of Marlington High School, Marilyn worked for Stark Mental Health...

Jan 3, 2021

William E. Householder II, age 68, of Sheffield Village, passed away at University Hospital on January 3, 2021.

He was born September 20, 1952 in Alliance, Ohio to William E. Householder and Betty J. (Meston) Householder.

William graduated from West Branch High School. He served his apprenticeship at Transue Williams where he worked as a...

Jan 3, 2021

Michael L. Bondoni, age 46, passed away at home on January 3, 2021 after a long fight with colon cancer.

He was born on December 14, 1974 in Salem, Ohio to Robin (Blake) Albrecht and Michael W. Bondoni.

Michael graduated from West Branch High School in 1993 and then attended Kent State University and OSU...

Jan 2, 2021

From sunrise to sunset it was time for your clock to stop and for you to gain your wings and join the lord in his glory. Beverly A. Barnes, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on January 2, 2021. She was born on January 20, 1946 in Akron Ohio to father, Jasper Barnes and mother, Hattie Mae...

Dec 30, 2020

Darlayne K. Snyder, age 77 of Alliance, passed away at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Akron City Hospital/Summa Health System.

She was born November 12, 1943 in Alliance, Ohio to Robert and May B. (Benjamin) Floyd.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Darlayne formerly was employed as an Exercise Instructor for Elaine Powers...

Dec 30, 2020

Clarence “Bill” William Powell III, age 70, made his departure into heaven Wednesday, December 30th surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 10, 1950 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late JoAnn Lyle Powell and Clarence Wm. Powell, Jr.

Bill worked at American Steel/ Alliance Castings for 42 years as a welder.  He...

Dec 27, 2020

Mary C. (Knight) Costlow, age 71, passed away at Heather Hill Care Community on December 27, 2020.

She was born on April 19, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio to Russell and Minnie (Dennis) Knight.

Mary worked at the Hoover Price Center at Mount Union.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Clarence...

Dec 26, 2020

Shirley D. Kirksey Blackwell, age 70, of Alliance, passed away at 2:46 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born September 23, 1950 in Mobile, Alabama to Edmond and Allie (Thornton) Kirksey.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Shirley attended The University of Toledo and received her Associate’s Degree in Children’s Service...

Dec 26, 2020

Thomas Michael “Mike” Graham age 71 of Salem, Ohio, entered Heavens Gates on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born October 24, 1949, in the capital of West Virginia, Akron, Ohio, and was raised in Alliance, Ohio. Mike was the son of Cecil E. Graham and Lena Lavon Siers Graham.

Mike graduated from Alliance High School and...

Dec 24, 2020

Zachariah Alan Blackburn, son of Ashley Lynn Braham and Jordan Alan Blackburn, was born asleep at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Zachariah will be forever loved and missed by his parents, Ashley and Jordan, sisters, Paislee Blackburn, Emsy Blackburn, and Avery Blackburn; maternal grandmother, Theresa Nickoson, maternal grandfather, Bryan (Rebecca) Braham; paternal grandmother, Cara Oman-Blackburn; paternal...

Dec 24, 2020

Marjorie (Marge) J. Ruggles, of Alliance, passed away at her home on Thursday. December 24, 2020.

She was born on August 8, 1928 to William and Lillian Jones and was a lifelong resident of Alliance, Ohio, graduating from Alliance High School in 1946.

Marge was a member of the Alliance Woman’s Club, Women’s Auxiliary of...

Dec 21, 2020

Robert J. Sibble, age 73, passed away at 10:07 p.m. Monday December 21, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center, with three of his daughters at his side.

He was born on April 17, 1947 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Robert Frederick Sibble and Jennie (Shanshala) Sibble.

Robert attended Williamport Community College. He worked for Whitacre Greer, was...