Obituaries

May 17, 2021

*******Service date & times updated:  The funeral service for Connie has been postponed until further notice due to a family illness. However the visitation will still be held on Sunday, May 23rd from 4-6 p.m. at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home.

Connie Luanna Sweitzer Faust, 63, of Hartville, passed away in the early hours of May 17th....

May 17, 2021

Lorena Mae Phillips, age 104, of Sebring, passed away on May 17, 2021 at Crandall Medical Center.

She was born on November 6, 1916 in Rosemont, Ohio to Frank and Jennie (Vaugh) Baird.

Lorena graduated from Deerfield High School. She was a Secretary for D.L. Phillips Trucking. Lorena loved to read and bake pies. She...

May 17, 2021

Richard G. Lamp, age 83, of Alliance, passed away on May 17, 2021.

He was born on August 20, 1937 in Alliance to Edward and Ruth (Buehler) Lamp.

Richard was a long time employee at Murphy’s Muffler and a millwright for B&W Tubular. He owned Beaver Muffler in Alliance. Richard had his pilot license and...

May 14, 2021

Loyid W. McHam, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

He was born December 29, 1927 in Paris, Texas to Emmit and Anny (Kelley) McHam.

Loyid worked as a Machine Operator at SanCap Abrasives, and later for St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery.

A...

May 13, 2021

Candit Vulcu, age 87, of Alliance passed away on May 13, 2021.

He was born on September 6, 1933 in Scoreiu, Romania.

Candit was in the Romanian Army and worked as a coal miner. He then met and married his wife Gheorghina Vulcu. They came to America August 29, 1969 with their four children.  Candit...

May 10, 2021

Aiden Lee Rickman, age 1½, of Alliance passed away on May 10, 2021.

He was born on February 29, 2020 in Canton, and is the son of Charity Ann Gates and Joseph Rickman.

Aiden loved to watch cartoons, play with his toys and play with his brother and sister.

Aiden had complications of...

May 10, 2021

Raymond Michael McCarron, 79, passed away peacefully May 10, 2021, in the presence of his wife and sons. He was born Dec. 25, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Dorothy (Haynes) and Michael C. McCarron. A 1960 graduate of Alliance High School, Ray was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. He was a long-time employee...

May 9, 2021

Thomas passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 9th 2021 at 10:18am following a strong battle with cancer.

He was born in Sebring, OH on July 9th 1937 to Thomas and Inez Elliot-Campbell.

Tom worked 30+ years for the Alliance Water Department, where he retired. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He also...

May 8, 2021

Catherine Laurel Larson, age 49, of Minerva, passed away May 8, 2021. She was born on June 29, 1971 in Monterey, CA to David Henson and Sandra Hartley.

Catherine worked in CA for several years as receptionist/guest services for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Moving to Ohio in 2010, she continued to focus on being a devoted mother...

May 7, 2021

Richard M. Grace, age 94, of Paris, Ohio passed away on May 7, 2021.

He was born on November 11, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to Charles Grace and Mildred Collins.

Richard enjoyed a 70 year career as a baker. He was the former owner of Kuppy’s Bakery in Alliance and Grace’s Pastry Shoppe in Louisville...

May 6, 2021

Crinley D. Hoover, age 80, of North Topsail Beach, NC, formerly of Alliance, passed away on May 6, 2021.

He was born on September 12, 1940 in Orrville, OH to Charles Hoover and Ella (Sanderson) Hoover.

Crinley was a member of the Homeworth Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Canton, Alliance Shrine Club, Alliance Flag...

May 5, 2021

Donna Lee Kasza, age 60, of Youngstown, passed away on May 5, 2021.

She was born on August 21, 1960 in Salem, Ohio to Donald Lutsch and Marilyn (Cope) Lutsch.

Donna graduated from Salem High School and then moved to Youngstown. She was a beloved member of the community and will be deeply missed.

May 4, 2021

Jean G. (Pert) Bair, affectionately known as “Grumpy Bair”, age 77, of Alliance passed away on May 4, 2021.

She was born on April 11, 1944 in Ferryden, Scotland to Annie (McLean) and William Pert.

Jean graduated from Montrose Academy in Scotland. She worked for Central Café in Scotland and Stuckis Restaurant in Wilmot, OH...

May 3, 2021

Dena Christine Porter, age 68, of Alliance, passed away on May 3, 2021.

She was born on January 20, 1953 in Alliance to Lola Eddy and Daniel Hall.

Dena worked as personnel representative for Longaberger Baskets, was the co-owner of The Hangout and manager at the Elks Lodge. She also volunteered at The Dante Club....

May 1, 2021

Carol E. Umberger died May 1, 2021 at the age of 82 after several years of declining health.

She was born December 23, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to William and Alice (Holcomb) Collins, and was orphaned as a teenager. Carol graduated from Marlboro High School, class of 1956, where she was a varsity cheerleader.

Carol...

Apr 28, 2021

Linda J. Hahlen, age 74, of San Antonio, TX passed away on April 28, 2021.

She was born on September 20, 1946 in Wheeling, WV to Henry Brozinski and Lois (Kelly) Campbell.

Linda graduated from Sebring High School in 1964 and then obtained her cosmetology license. She owned ‘A Cut Above Salon’ from 1976-1990.

Apr 26, 2021

Lucy T. Antonosanti, age 96, of Alliance passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021.

She was born on February 28, 1925 in Fort Myers, FL to Florie Sorge and Anna Marie Damiani.

Lucy worked as a seamstress alongside her husband in their family business, J&L Dry Cleaners. She was a member of Trinity Gospel and...

Apr 25, 2021

Bethany Lynn-Scarlett Baranyk, age 30, of Alliance passed away suddenly on April 25, 2021.

She was born on August 17, 1990 in Alliance to Nicholas J. Baranyk and Christine A. (Cline) Baranyk.

Bethany graduated from Alliance High School in 2008. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Applied Mathematics from the University of Akron in...

Apr 24, 2021

Joseph J. Dalesandro, age 49, of Alliance, passed away at his home on April 24, 2021.

He was born on September 3, 1971 in Canton to Fred F. and Maria (Garcia) Dalesandro.

After high school, Joseph attended various technical schools and earned his Class A CDL and welding certificates. He worked as a press operator...

Apr 22, 2021

Benita Jeane Archer Baylor, age 94, surrounded by her family, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.  Jeane was born March 3, 1927, in Akron, Ohio to parents Jack E and Isa (Mary) Smith Archer. Jeane grew up in Randolph, Ohio, graduating from Randolph High School in 1945. She was the only family member to attend college, graduating with...