Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Bruce M. Schafer, age 82, of Alliance, passed away at his home due to complications of Covid, on March 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1938 in Tucson, Arizona to Raymond R. and Lillian (Benzer) Schafer. A proud 1956 graduate of Alliance High School, Bruce attended Mount Union College. He retired in 1996 after...

Mar 31, 2021

Truman D. McCourt, age 82, of Deerfield, passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 31, 2021.

He was born on April 26, 1938 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to Goodridge and Maxine (Carpenter) McCourt.

Truman graduated from Webster Springs High School. He was formerly employed by City Loan and...

Mar 28, 2021

Nancy Vicars, age 81, of Alliance passed away at her home on March 28, 2021.

She was born on November 17, 1939 in Alliance, Ohio to Ernest and Irene (Briggs) Meeks.

Nancy graduated from Alliance High School in 1958 and then attended Beauticians School in Canton. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church....

Mar 27, 2021

Sandra Jane (Walker) Hiner, age 77, of Ravenna, passed away on March 27th, 2021.

She was born on December 30th, 1943 in Akron, OH to Donald L. and Martha J. (Anderson) Walker.

Jane worked as a nurse at Akron General Hospital’s New Life Center.  She loved her goats and her dogs.

Those left...

Mar 25, 2021

Gloria J. Hardy, age 81, of Alliance passed away at her home on March 25, 2021.

She was born on August 25, 1939 in Piney Fork, Ohio to Robert and Emma (Cameron) Cundiff.

Gloria worked as a packager for SANCAP Abrasive. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Empowerment Center and the Gladys Merrill...

Mar 22, 2021

Violet Pauline (Hampu) Jorney, age 90, of Alliance, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Crandall Medical Center in Sebring after a long illness with Alzheimer’s and congestive heart failure.

She was born November 21, 1930, in Alliance Ohio to Andrew and Ioana (Oancea) Hampu.

A 1950 graduate of Alliance High School, Violet was...

Mar 22, 2021

Jane A. Chernikovich, age 72, of Alliance, passed away at Altercare of Alliance on March 22, 2021.

She was born on May 15, 1948 in Alliance to John and Grace (Bright) Simmons.

Jane graduated from Marlington High School. She attended Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. Jane was a seamstress and enjoyed crafting, cooking and baking.

Mar 21, 2021

Gene A. “Bucky” Wyand, age 95, of Alliance, passed away at his home on March 21, 2021.

He was born on April 10, 1925 in Alliance to Lawrence and Marion (Buchanan) Wyand.

Gene graduated from Alliance High School. He worked for Timken for 30 years operating a De-Grasser and as a self-employed salesman for 20...

Mar 21, 2021

“Together Again”-

Ronald Neal “Uncle Neal” Blake, age 93, of Homeworth passed away Sunday morning, March 21, 2021, after a fall at his home.

He was born on December 9, 1927 in Greene County, PA, the son of Rodney C and Nettie (Riggs) Blake.

Neal was retired from American Steel Foundry as a...

Mar 19, 2021

Paul Andrew D’Eramo left us on March 19, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Paul arrived on earth on December 26, 1966, into the loving arms of his parents, Paul J. and Patty (Sabbato) D’Eramo in Austintown, Ohio. He was quickly whisked away to Ann Arbor, Michigan where his...

Mar 18, 2021

Teri Ann Kelly, 63, of Canton passed away Thursday, March 18 at McKinley Health Care Center in Canton.

Teri was born on September 4, 1957 in Alliance to Leo and Barbara (Dobson) Lair. Teri went to Marlington High School, graduating in the class of 1975. After graduation she was married to Paul Kelly until his passing in...

Mar 18, 2021

Shirley Barnhart, age 93, of Alliance passed away at Community Care Center on March 18, 2021.

She was born on December 26, 1927 in Oil City, PA to Arnold P. and Emma M. (Krug) Barnhart.

Shirley graduated from Alliance High School. She worked for Morgan Engineering for 37 years until her retirement. Shirley was an...

Mar 17, 2021

Janice L. Bugara, age 70, of Alliance passed away at McCrea Manor on March 17, 2021.

She was born on March 2, 1951 in Alliance to James and Marvel (Beck) Tripp.

Janice graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as a commercial loan assistant for many years and retired from Chase Bank. Janice was devoted...

Mar 14, 2021

Jeffery B. Crawford, age 70, of Cleveland passed away at his home on March 14, 2021.

He was born on March 24, 1950 in Columbus to John and Norma (Blake) Crawford.

Jeffrey graduated from Alliance High School and attended Case Western Reserve University. He worked as a computer programmer for Metro General Hospital.

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Mar 14, 2021

Janet “Sue” Blevins, age 67, of Alliance passed away at Altercare of Alliance on March 14, 2021.

She was born on December 1, 1953 in Alliance to Floyd and Vada (Middleton) Holbrook.

Janet attended Canton City School of Nursing and received her LPN license. She was a member of Damascus Friends Church.

Those...

Mar 13, 2021

Virgil Lee Barker, age 93, of Alliance, loving, devoted husband and father died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.  He was born June 7, 1927, in Pedro, Ohio to Arlie Lee Barker Sr. and Nancy (Collins) Barker.

A veteran of the Army Air Corp, Virgil served his country honorably during the Allied...

Mar 13, 2021

Barbara Ann Moser, age 74, of Alliance passed away at home on Saturday, March 13th, 2021.

She was born on April 25th, 1946 in Alliance to Fred and Bessie (Davis) Moser.

Barbara was a 1964 graduate of Marlington High School.  She worked at Buzz’s Hi-Way Market, Hillcrest Market and Mt. Union College Food Service.

Mar 12, 2021

Ross J. Hallman, age 32, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 4:44 p.m. Friday March 12, 2021.

Ross was born December 5, 1988 in Alliance, Ohio to James W. Hallman and Connie M. (Matz) Hallman Hoover.

A 2007 graduate of Marlington High School, Ross received his Bachelor of Business from Kent State University, and has...

Mar 12, 2021

Patricia A. Sherban, age 73, of Alliance, passed away on March 12th, 2021.

Patty was born on February 22nd, 1948 in Camp Kilmer, NJ to Robert F. Jones and Stephanie C. (Hormans) Miller.

Patty was a 1966 graduate of Alliance High School and then attended and graduated from the Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical...

Mar 12, 2021

LeNora Jane (West) Jones Moseley, age 93, of Avon, OH, formerly of Alliance and Louisville, passed away at Cleveland Clinic on March 12, 2021.

She was born on December 18, 1927 in Zelienople, PA to F. Lowell and Ruth (King) West.

LeNora graduated from Alliance High School in 1946 and then attended Mount Union College. ...