Obituaries

Nov 29, 2020

Mark Alan Hampu, age 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Aultman Hospital on November 29, 2020 from complications of Interstitial Lung Disease. He was born on January 8, 1959 in Alliance, Ohio.

Mark graduated from Jackson High School in 1977 and then attended Stark State College.

Mark lived in New Orleans for many...

Nov 27, 2020

Julian A. Parks, better known as Billy, was the son of the late Frank and Alma Parks.  He was born and raised in Alliance, Ohio, where he remained until 1976.  On March 12, 1976, he became a proud member of the United States Army, where he served as a truck driver in both Germany and the United States.  Valuing...

Nov 27, 2020

Judith Rae (Hahlen) Zingg, age 78 of Alliance, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, November 27, 2020 at Bel-Air Care Center.

She was born May 10, 1942 in Alliance, Ohio to William and Clara (Kovach) Hahlen.

A 1960 graduate and Cheerleader at Alliance High School, Judy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Nov 25, 2020

Ethel M. Albert, 94, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at McCrea Manor.

She was born January 29, 1926, in Minerva, Ohio to David Elmer and Lillian Marie (Sturgus) Johnson, and was the last of the 17 of her generation.

Ethel was formerly employed at Taylor Craft in her...

Nov 25, 2020

Helen L. Bower, age 79, passed away peacefully at Community Care Center at 8:56 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

She was October 13, 1941 in Alliance, Ohio to Howard and Mildred (Sigman) Bower.

A 1959 graduate of Alliance High School, Helen retired after working as a Legal Secretary for McKinley Title in Canton. She was...

Nov 25, 2020

David Jeffrey Jones, age 66, of Alliance, passed away at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born September 18, 1954 in Alliance, Ohio to David J. Jones Jr., and Evelyn (Penrod) Jones.

A graduate of Alliance High School, David was employed as a Millwright and Tool and Roll Grinder...

Nov 22, 2020

Jo Ann Werbung, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2020.

She was born on August 21, 1937 to John and Dorothy (Allen) Werbung.

Jo Ann graduated from Alliance High School. She worked for First National City Bank for thirty-three years. Jo Ann then worked for Alliance Community Hospital for eleven years...

Nov 22, 2020

Larry D. Prickett, 73, of Alliance, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from a long-time illness.

He was born on December 29, 1946, in Alliance, Ohio to Kenneth and Clara (Leech) Prickett.

Larry attended Marlington High School for four years and then enlisted in the United States Army for three years serving in Germany...

Nov 21, 2020

Mary Lou (Wallace) Plavka, age 72, of Alliance passed away peacefully at McCrea Manor on Saturday November 21st, 2020.

She was born in Alliance on January 20th, 1948 to Olen and Ana (Davis) Wallace.

Mary Lou started her career with First National Bank and then Bank One and retired from Chase Bank after 41 years. ...

Nov 20, 2020

Rose Marie Wright, age 97, passed away at McCrea Manor on November 20, 2020 from Covid-19.

She was born in West Point, Ohio on November 2, 1923 to Anton and Mary Kapalin.

Rose graduated from David Anderson High School in Lisbon. She attended business college in Salem and Alliance. Rose then became a stenographer and...

Nov 20, 2020

Douglas R. Marsh, age 66, of Alliance passed away peacefully at Altercare of Alliance on Friday November 20, 2020.

Douglas was born in Shelby, OH on December 16, 1953 to Ross Marsh and Dolores (Stults) Ferguson.

He was a member of Bolton United Methodist Church where he played in the bell and choral choir.  Douglas...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert C. Edwards, age 85, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at McCrea Manor on November 19, 2020.

He was born on September 3, 1935 to Wm. Donald Edwards and Cora L. (Shrimplin) Edwards.

Robert graduated from Alliance High School in 1953. He was a partner in the families business Edwards Lumber and Construction from 1953...

Nov 16, 2020

Mary Ann Reed, age 69, of Alliance, passed away, Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home after a long fought battle with cancer.

She was born February 2, 1951 in Reedsville, West Virginia to George and Betty (Cassaday) Stuchell.   Mary graduated from Alliance High School. She loved to clean her house and enjoyed collecting bird houses.

Nov 15, 2020

Ellen “Nell” Gwin Falcone passed away peacefully on Sunday November 15, 2020 at The Landing of Canton.

Born in Alliance, Ohio on April 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Leona (Welsh) and George Gwin Sr.

A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School, Nell worked in payroll and accounting at McCaskey Register.  After...

Nov 15, 2020

Evelyn M. Jones, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, November 15, 2020.

She was born November 21, 1930 in Beechwood, Ohio to Clark and Marie (Wittwer) Penrod.

Survivors include her children, Cynthia Leeson, of Florida, David Jeffrey (Mary) Jones of Alliance, and Jamie Todd Jones Sr. of Alliance; six grandchildren; six...

Nov 15, 2020

David Edward Kinnard, age 59, of Alliance, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 2, 1961 in Alliance, Ohio to Samuel George and Elizabeth Olive (Morzilli) Kinnard.

A 1979 graduate of Alliance High School, David was the Owner/Operator of Dave’s Auto Service in Alliance.

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Nov 14, 2020

Thomas J. McConnell, age 80, passed away peacefully at Alliance Hospital on Nov. 14th, 2020.

He was born on April 12, 1940 to Frank and Dorothy (Hons) McConnell.  He was the 2nd oldest of 9 children.

Thomas graduated from Alliance High School where he met the love of his life, Susan Myers.  “Tom & Sue”...

Nov 14, 2020

Eugene Freeconna, age 84, of Alliance, passed away at 5:46 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Akron General Hospital.

He was born August 20, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio to Dominic and Madeline (Binius) Freconna.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Eugene served in the U.S. Navy.

He worked as an Inspector at Chrysler...

Nov 13, 2020

Martha Jean “Nickie” Nicholson Orwick, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13, 2020. Born in 1923 in Mingo Junction, Nickie attended Mount Union College, was a sister of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during WW2 and was a lifetime member of Christ United Methodist Church. She loved to...

Nov 13, 2020

Carol A. Lincoln, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2020.

She was born on February 11, 1951 to Charles and Ruth (Dooney) Sloat.

Carol graduated from Alliance High School in 1970. She served as a school crossing guard at the Alliance City Schools for 25 years.

Carol was a...