Obituaries

Oct 18, 2020

After a year-long struggle with cancer, David Theodore Deutsch of Sebring, OH, passed away while in hospice care on October 18, 2020, at the age of 75.

David is survived by his sisters, Donna Deutsch of Jensen Beach, FL, Margaret Deutsch Sanders (Henry) of Palatka, FL, and Dorothy Deutsch McLean of Auburndale, FL; step-son, Michael...

Oct 17, 2020

Steven L. “Shine” Breit passed away on October 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Steve battled Parkinson’s disease for 15 years in addition to his battle with ALS for almost six years. He did so with great spirit and perseverance as well as a sense of humor. Steve never quit pushing to keep moving as...

Oct 17, 2020

Evan R. Edwards, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2020.

He was born on February 1, 1947 to Evan and Helen Edwards in Alliance Ohio.

Evan graduated from Alliance High School. He was an employee of General Motors. Evan served in the Army for 3 years. He was a member of...

Oct 15, 2020

Margaret A. Scheiben-Gantz, age 81, passed away peacefully at Community Care Center on October 15, 2020.

She was born on March 2, 1939 to Muriel and Glennwood Sanor in Beloit, Ohio.

Margaret was a dedicated and active member of Alliance Friends Church. She was employed as a cake decorator at Giant Eagle for 15 years....

Oct 12, 2020

Evelyn Kathryn Funk Spears, 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Southpointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Born July 10, 1929 in Alliance, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. Funk and Margaret E. Buckel Funk.  She was married to the late Estill Spears.

She is survived by her sons,...

Oct 11, 2020

Jeanne H. Garth, age 96, passed away peacefully at Crandall Medical Center on October 11, 2020.

She was born on May 21, 1924 to Alva Cox and Helen Roe in Chicago, Illinois.  Jeanne graduated from Lorain High School and Baldwin Wallace College. She was a licensed dietician and a 50 year member of the American Dietetic Association....

Oct 10, 2020

Clara B. Girard, age 84, passed away peacefully at Alliance Community Hospital on October 10, 2020.

She was born on August 4, 1936 to Vernon and Bertie Bauhof.

Clara graduated from Alliance High School in 1954 with honors. She then worked as a bookkeeper for 30 years at SP Brown Drapery. Clara was a member...

Oct 8, 2020

Janice L. Wilson, age 77, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2020.

She was born on May 2, 1943 to James Donnellan and Rebecca (Furner) Donnellan.

Janice was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and preschool. She was also a social member of the VFW...

Oct 6, 2020

Dennis R. Tasker, Age 72, passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on October 6, 2020.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio to Tom and Irene (Vargo) Tasker.

Dennis was a graduate of Alliance High School. He was the creator and owner of Taskers Body Shop for over 30 years until his son Mark took over....

Oct 4, 2020

Lois Ann Williamson, age 84, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020.

She was born on March 14, 1936 to Dallas Montgomery and Gladys (Hitz) Montgomery.  Lois graduated from Alliance High School.

Lois was employed at Bel-Air Care Center for 27 years until her retirement at the age of 82.

She...

Oct 2, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth Asher passed away at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring at the age of 89 due to complications from Alzheimer’s.  A lifelong resident of Ohio, she taught 6th grade at both North Lincoln Elementary and B.F. Stanton Middle schools.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Raymond E. Asher and her parents H. Stanley...

Sep 30, 2020

Helen Obney, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2020.

She was born October 5, 1939 in Alliance, Ohio to William and Carolyn Schneider.

Helen valued the love and time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cheryl (Edward) Ferreira of Yuba City,...

Sep 28, 2020

Marilyn L. Bower, age 77, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital on September 28th, 2020.

She was born January 14, 1943 in Alliance, Ohio to Mildred (Sigman) Bower.

Marilyn graduated from Alliance High School in 1961. She was employed at Rodman Public Library for 30 years, starting as a secretary and then becoming an administrative...

Sep 27, 2020

Melvin L. Sweger, Age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 27, 2020.

He was born in Marion, Ohio to Carson Sweger and Dorothy Markino (Bayles) on September 25, 1944.

Throughout his life, Melvin worked as a mechanic, welder fitter and a safety director. He retired as a safety consultant in 2006....

Sep 24, 2020

Larry R. Odey, Age 68, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his family on September 24, 2020.

He was born in El Paso, TX on January 6, 1952 to Richard and Bethel Odey.

Larry graduated from Marlington High School in 1970. He served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1971-1974.  Larry...

Sep 23, 2020

Linda S. Moseley, age 69, passed away peacefully at Community Care Center on September 23rd, 2020.

She was born March 4, 1951 in Alliance, OH to Earl and Dorothy (Denney) Moseley.

Linda graduated from Alliance High School in 1969. She then worked as a materials analyst at Diebold until her retirement in 2013. She was...

Sep 17, 2020

Betty Lou Phillips, age 79, passed away at Alliance Community Hospital September 17th, 2020.

She was born June 19, 1941 to Allen and Garnett Phillips.

Betty graduated from Alliance High School in 1959. She relished being a homemaker, wife and mother, she then obtained a nursing degree from Hannah Mullins in 1978. Her nursing career...

Sep 16, 2020

Eric B. Penrod, 42, of Charleston, SC (born in Alliance, OH) went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday September 16, 2020.  Eric is the son of the late R. Bruce Penrod and Carol A. Penrod (Jones) of Alliance.  He is brother to Aimee E. Harper of Bolivar, OH, Gretchen M. Buhrow (Peter Buhrow) of Strongsville, OH,...

Sep 14, 2020

Rita D. Pagnucco, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep after living a full, meaningful life. Rita’s family was by her side at Aultman Community Care Center as she passed on September 14, 2020.

She was born May 20, 1934 in Buffalo, New York to Edward and Mary (Haas) Decker.

Rita married the love...

Sep 13, 2020

Robert Alan Stull, 59, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2020.  He was born on August 3, 1961 to Wayne and Jane Stull of Amsterdam, Ohio.  Bob spent his early years growing up in Amsterdam where he played extensive hot stove baseball.  The family relocated to Sebring, Ohio in 1974 where Bob met and later married his high school...