Dianna Ashburn
Nov 3, 2023
Dianna Ashburn, age 74, passed away on November 3, 2023.
She was born on June 17, 1949, in Alliance, to Melvin and Lucille (Stone) Hodgekin.
A graduate of Alliance High School, Dianna worked for the Stark County Board of Education in a variety of administrative roles.
She attended Christ United Methodist Church...
Elizabeth Dixon
Nov 1, 2023
Elizabeth Dixon, age 60, passed away on November 1, 2023.
She was born on December 11, 1962, in Alliance, to Sanford and Eliza (Nicholson) Williamson.
Elizabeth graduated from Alliance High School. She volunteered at Refuge of Hope feeding the homeless. Elizabeth loved to cook, sing and go to church. Most of all, Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...
Dale L. Hartzell
Oct 31, 2023
Dale "Big and Ugly" L. Hartzell from Sebring, Ohio, formally of North Benton, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2023, peacefully at home.
He was born July 28, 1956. He was the son of Roland and Helen (Gosser) Hartzell.
Dale graduated in 1974 from West Branch Senior High School in Beloit, Ohio. He worked various jobs then retired after 40...
Marsha Ann Grimes
Oct 29, 2023
Marsha Ann Grimes, age 73, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away on October 29, 2023.
She was born June 13, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to Basil and Laura (Dixon) Skillern.
Marsha was a member of Second Baptist Church.
She Graduated from Alliance High School and was a member of the Alliance High School band where she played...
Wanda Lee Chidsey
Oct 29, 2023
Wanda Lee Chidsey, age 86, passed away on October 29, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.
She was born on September 8, 1937, in Massillon, Ohio to Elmer E. and Thelma A. (France) Dray and lived in the area most of her life.
Wanda was a graduate of Washington High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University...
Sandra Mae Glee
Oct 24, 2023
Sandra Mae Glee, age 72, passed away on October 24, 2023 at Altercare of Louisville.
She was born on March 3, 1951, in Alliance, to Herman Eugene Glee and Helen Mae (Heaton) Glee.
Sandra served as a Postal Worker. She was loved by those who knew her and will be missed dearly by her brother, Roy Glee.
A funeral...
David A. Storlie
Oct 18, 2023
David A. Storlie, 66, of Louisville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.
Dave was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and Pastor of Southside Church of God in Alliance, Ohio for 20 years. He was a faithful follower of Jesus and never missed an opportunity to tell others of God's love.
Dave...
Violet Marie Obney
Oct 18, 2023
Violet Marie Obney, age 74, passed away on October 18, 2023.
She was born on December 29, 1947, in Hartville, Ohio, to Floyd and Beatrice Smalley.
Violet attended Grace Cathedral. She enjoyed going to amusement parks and Heggy’s with her kids.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sherry (Keith) Atherton; son, Billy Obney; grandchildren, Ashley Lynn Laughery,...
Ruth Anne Swift
Oct 18, 2023
Ruth Anne Swift, age 98, of Paris, Ohio, passed away on October 18, 2023.
She was born on August 29, 1925, in Alliance, Ohio, to Howard L. Myers and Fay (Nile) MyersPARENTS.
Ruth Anne received her Bachelors’ of Science degree from Mount Union College in 1946 with a major in chemistry. She worked as a chemist at both Transue...
Curtis C. Pascley Jr.
Oct 16, 2023
Curtis C. Pascley Jr., age 80, passed away on October 16, 2023.
He was born on April 17, 1943, in Gilbertown, AL, to Curtis C. Pascley Sr. and Armatha Young.
Curtis worked at Alliance Crane, American Steel Foundries then at American Casting until his retirement. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Curtis enjoyed working on cars and...
Joanne R. Abrams
Oct 14, 2023
Joanne R. Abrams, age 92, of Alliance died peacefully Saturday October 14, 2023 at her home.
She was born February 6, 1931 in Mercer, Pennsylvania to James N. Barnes and Lucille (Russell) Barnes Miller.
Joanne was employed as a Cook for Alliance City Schools for seventeen years, before retiring in 1986.
She formerly attended Union Avenue United...
Joyce Ellen Kamil
Oct 12, 2023
Joyce Ellen Patrick Kamil, of Palm Coast, Florida, age 87, passed away on October 12, 2023.
She was born on June 6, 1936, in Alliance, to Elmer and Anna Patrick.
Joyce worked for General Motors for 30 years until her retirement in 2000. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. Joyce will be greatly...
Martha L. Reed
Oct 11, 2023
Martha L. (Messenheimer) Reed, age 79, passed away on October 11, 2023.
She was born on May 27, 1944 at Cutbank Montana Hospital, to George Walter “Walt” and Barbara June (Wilson) Messenheimer.
Martha graduated from Alliance High School in 1962 and then Hannah Mullins School of PN in 1963. She started her career as an LPN at Aultman Hospital,...
Susan Elizabeth Ranft-Gates
Oct 4, 2023
Susan Elizabeth Ranft Gates, 61, passed in her home October 4, 2023.
Susan was born and raised in Arizona to Harold and Dotty Ranft. At 17, Susan moved to Ohio where she met her love, made a home, raised a family, and enjoyed life to the fullest the remainder of her days.
Susan is survived by her husband, children,...
Edison Napier Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
Edison Napier Jr. was born September 10, 1938 in Gilbertown, Alabama to Edison Sr. and Carrie Napier.
Edison Napier Jr., a.k.a. Nip, was a veteran of the US Air Force. He could fix any car that was put in front of him. He loved fishing, Bingo, and always played the Ohio Lottery. He was quite an athlete and worked...
Kent William Walter
Oct 3, 2023
Kent William Walter, age 70, passed away on October 3, 2023.
He was born on November 23, 1952, in Alliance, to Floyd Sr. and Frances (Formby) Walter.
Kent worked for, then owned, Walter Heating and Cooling, a company started by his father in 1942, until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Alliance for over...
Donna J. Kelly
Oct 2, 2023
Donna J. Kelly, age 80, passed away on October 2, 2023.
She was born on April 30 1943, in Sebring, to Thomas and Ethel (McDonough) Newcomer.
Donna was a member of First Assembly Church of God.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dale L. Kelly; her sons, Donald (Brenda) Newcomer and David (Carol) Newcomer; and a...
C. Dolores Lapp
Oct 1, 2023
C. Dolores “Dee” Lapp, age 93, passed away on October 1, 2023.
She was born on September 21, 1930, in Wheeling, WV, to Clarence and Louella (Hawkins) Greek.
Dee graduated from Alliance High School in 1949. She was a beautician and beauty school instructor. Dee operated her own shop in Alliance for several years.
She was a lifetime member of...
Carla Alysia Royster
Sep 28, 2023
Carla Alysia Royster, 69, of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Carla was born August 11, 1954 in Alliance to the late Freddie Morris and William Townes.
Carla loved her family and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved cooking, watching Sara Jakes and spending...
John F. Holsopple
Sep 27, 2023
John F. Holsopple, age 67, passed away on September 27, 2023 at his home.
He was born on December 18, 1955, in Alliance, to Forest M. and Marie Mae (Altop) Holsopple.
He graduated from Marlington High School in 1974. John was the owner operator of John Holsopple Milk Transport.
He was an avid golfer and bowler and belonged to several...
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