Obituaries

Feb 3, 2021

Modena F. Duckworth, age 89, of Alliance passed away at Altercare of Alliance on February 3, 2021.

She was born on September 30, 1931 in Fairfield County to John E. and Grace (Finley) Chapman.

Modena was a 1951 graduate of Hannah High school in Milton, West Virginia. She enjoyed needle work, reading the bible and...

Jan 30, 2021

Ronald G. Knepp, age 64, of Alliance passed away from complications due to Covid-19 at Mercy Medical Center on January 30, 2021.

He was born on August 24, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to Gordon and Marjorie (Postlethwait) Knepp.

Ronald graduated from Field High School and then from Mount Union College, where he was a member...

Jan 30, 2021

Linda R. Krepps, age 66, of Alliance passed away at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital on January 30, 2021.

She was born on August 5, 1954 in Alliance to Raymond F. Scaia and Carol June (Zeides) Ramsey.

Linda was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, the Alliance Eagles and the Dante Club.

Those...

Jan 29, 2021

Roger Summers, age 86, of Alliance passed away at Akron City Hospital on January 29, 2021.

He was born on October 30, 1934 in North Georgetown to Hazen and Pearl (Zyrd) Summers.

A 1953 graduate of Alliance High School, Roger worked for many years as a mechanical engineer for Morgan Engineering and Bridgestone/Firestone and was...

Jan 26, 2021

Julia Jenkins, age 96, of Alliance passed away January 26, 2021 at Alliance Community Hospital.  She was born July 1, 1924 in Alliance to George and Julia (Matiyku) Luca and was a lifelong resident.

She was a 1943 graduate of Alliance High School and a stay at home mother.  After raising her children, she worked at Christ...

Jan 23, 2021

Shirley Favazzo, age 85, of Alliance passed away at 11:08 p.m. on January 23, 2021.

She was born on June 14, 1935 to Ellis and Dorothy (Leasure) Eberling.

Shirley was employed at Monarch Rubber for 27 years. One of her biggest joys was playing 500 Rummy with her family.

Those left to cherish...

Jan 21, 2021

David S. Edwards, age 66, of Alliance passed away peacefully at Alliance Community Hospital on January 21, 2021.

He was born on February 2, 1954 in Gassaway, West Virginia to Homer and Savina (Weese) Edwards.

David was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He was a pottery worker at Royal China and previously worked...

Jan 20, 2021

Shirley Ruth Draa, age 92, of Alliance, Ohio passed away at home on January 20, 2021.

She was born on April 10, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Emil and Glenna Mack.

Shirley graduated from Marlboro High School in 1946 and married her high school sweetheart Ted in 1948. She then graduated from National Beauty College...

Jan 20, 2021

Local Genealogist Joins Ancestors

Carolyn Esther Miller joined her ancestors on Jan, 20th, 2021 after a decline of three years.  She was born August 2nd, 1934 to Carl Clifton Keller and Grace Ellen (Barnes) Keller at the Keller family farm, now the site of Barcus Acres on Beeson Street.

She attended the one-room Science Hill...

Jan 20, 2021

Robert E. Phillips, age 97, of Sebring, passed away at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Crandall Medical Center.

He was born January 6, 1924 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to Stephen and Margaret (Waati) Phillips.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and worked as a Tool and Die Maker at Lordstown....

Jan 19, 2021

William Nicholas Dragomir, age 67, of North Georgetown, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021 after a brief illness.

He was born on May 18, 1953 in Salem, Ohio to Vasile and Lettie Dragomir.

Bill was a man of unwavering faith and a member of Grace Chapel Church. He enjoyed...

Jan 18, 2021

Gayle A. Thompson (Vought), age 76, of North Canton, Ohio passed away at Mercy Medical Center on January 18, 2021.

She was born on October 21, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Lester A. Vought and Hazel V. Hay.

Gayle graduated from Shaw High School in East Cleveland. She retired after many years of service with...

Jan 18, 2021

Suzie Ann Forester, age 69, of Alliance, Ohio passed away at her home on January 18, 2021.

She was born on February 28, 1951 in Alliance, Ohio to William and Dorothy (Buxton) Anderson.

Suzie graduated from Marlington High School in 1969. She then worked as a shipping clerk for Marlboro Manufacturing. Suzie enjoyed quilting, going...

Jan 17, 2021

On Sunday, January 17, 2021, Earl Robertson, the loving husband of Millie for 71 years and devoted father of four children passed away at Alliance Community Care Center at the age of 94.

Earl was born December 4, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to Albert A. Robertson and Mary E. (Clites) Robertson.

Earl was the last...

Jan 15, 2021

Ruth Baird Atherton, age 88, passed away at Compassionate Care Center on Friday January 15, 2021.

She was born on April 12, 1932 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Morris and Amanda (Brumbaugh) Weisel.

Ruth was a 1950 graduate of Alliance High School and a 1963 graduate of Timken Mercy School of Practical Nursing.  She retired...

Jan 15, 2021

John Joseph Admonius, age 79, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at Community Care Center on Friday January 15th, 2021.

He was born on April 6th, 1941 in Alliance to John E. and Elizabeth (Sarchione) Admonius.

John was a graduate of Alliance High School Class of 1960.  He then went on to attend the University of...

Jan 13, 2021

Thomas R. Boyce, age 68, passed away suddenly at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital on January 13, 2021.

He was born on September 30, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to Joseph and Betty Boyce.

Tom graduated from Marlington High School in 1971. He then started his career and later founded Boyce Plumbing where he was the owner...

Jan 12, 2021

Geraldine L. Govern, age 81, of Alliance, passed away at 12:59 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at University Hospitals Geauga in Chardon, Ohio.

Geraldine was born October 9, 1939 in Marlboro to Richard and Mildred (Myers) Schisler.

Geraldine was the former sexton of Marlboro Cemetery for 52 years. She retired in 2008. Geraldine was a...

Jan 12, 2021

Mary Beth (Akins) Schulze, age 99, passed away at Stone Creek Assisted Living on January 12, 2021.

She was born on January 29, 1921 in Alliance, Ohio to Glen I. Akins and Mary M. (Bossert) Akins.

Mary Beth was the National Commander of the DAV Auxiliary from 1975-1976. She was the first honorary life member...

Jan 12, 2021

Gerald Riebold, age 84, passed away at The Meadows at Osborn Park on January 12, 2021.

He was born on November 9, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio to Elvie (Dawson) and Red Riebold.

Gerald was one of the first plumbers in the US Navy Seabees serving in the Artic and Antartic where he helped build the...