Obituaries

Dec 27, 2020

Mary C. (Knight) Costlow, age 71, passed away at Heather Hill Care Community on December 27, 2020.

She was born on April 19, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio to Russell and Minnie (Dennis) Knight.

Mary worked at the Hoover Price Center at Mount Union.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Clarence...

Dec 26, 2020

Shirley D. Kirksey Blackwell, age 70, of Alliance, passed away at 2:46 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born September 23, 1950 in Mobile, Alabama to Edmond and Allie (Thornton) Kirksey.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Shirley attended The University of Toledo and received her Associate’s Degree in Children’s Service...

Dec 26, 2020

Thomas Michael “Mike” Graham age 71 of Salem, Ohio, entered Heavens Gates on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born October 24, 1949, in the capital of West Virginia, Akron, Ohio, and was raised in Alliance, Ohio. Mike was the son of Cecil E. Graham and Lena Lavon Siers Graham.

Mike graduated from Alliance High School and...

Dec 24, 2020

Zachariah Alan Blackburn, son of Ashley Lynn Braham and Jordan Alan Blackburn, was born asleep at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Zachariah will be forever loved and missed by his parents, Ashley and Jordan, sisters, Paislee Blackburn, Emsy Blackburn, and Avery Blackburn; maternal grandmother, Theresa Nickoson, maternal grandfather, Bryan (Rebecca) Braham; paternal grandmother, Cara Oman-Blackburn; paternal...

Dec 24, 2020

Marjorie (Marge) J. Ruggles, of Alliance, passed away at her home on Thursday. December 24, 2020.

She was born on August 8, 1928 to William and Lillian Jones and was a lifelong resident of Alliance, Ohio, graduating from Alliance High School in 1946.

Marge was a member of the Alliance Woman’s Club, Women’s Auxiliary of...

Dec 21, 2020

Robert J. Sibble, age 73, passed away at 10:07 p.m. Monday December 21, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center, with three of his daughters at his side.

He was born on April 17, 1947 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Robert Frederick Sibble and Jennie (Shanshala) Sibble.

Robert attended Williamport Community College. He worked for Whitacre Greer, was...

Dec 20, 2020

Mildred (Lowry) Parks, age 97, formerly of Alliance, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Highland Park Nursing Home in Houston, Texas.  Milli was born on January 5, 1923 in Alliance, Ohio to Frank Earl and Sylvia (Hilton) Lowry.  She was a 1940 graduate of Alliance High School and worked for McCaskey Register for 10 years and later...

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Crum, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on December 19th, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She was born March 2, 1935, in Maximo, Ohio to Walter and Adeline (Moushey) Ruffier.

A graduate of Louisville High School, Mary formerly served as organist for 53 years at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maximo, in addition...

Dec 17, 2020

A. Jeannette (Wiley) Garey, age 90 of Sebring, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at The Gables of Green. She was born January 21, 1930 in Cambridge, Ohio to P.J. and Claire (True) Wiley.

Jeannette graduated as valedictorian from Byesville High School, Byesville, Ohio. She was a legal secretary and secretary to the Head of Volunteers...

Dec 17, 2020

Shawn Smith, age 60, passed away at home on December 17, 2020.

He was born on April 23, 1960 in Tampa, FL to Franklin D. Smith and Anna Ruth (Givens) Smith.

Shawn graduated from Alliance High School in 1978. After graduation he began working for the Henschen Motor Company before becoming the Autobody Instructor at...

Dec 17, 2020

Douglas C. Borland, age 58, of Alliance, passed away at Aultman Hospital on December 17, 2020.

He was born on August 30, 1962 in Alliance to Robert and Janet (Hutson) Borland.

Douglas graduated from Marlington High School in 1980. He worked as a shop foreman for Air Quality Control in St. Petersburg, FL and later...

Dec 16, 2020

Robert Coy, age 92, of Deerfield, passed away at Canterbury Nursing Home on December 16, 2020.

He was born on April 28, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio to Guy and Virginia (Lawson) Coy.

Robert worked for ANNACO until his retirement. He then started Lakeview Hatchery where he was the owner and operator for over 20 years....

Dec 13, 2020

Albert M. Leasure Jr., age 77, passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on December 13, 2020.

He was born on April 20, 1943 in Alliance, Ohio to Albert M. Leasure and Helen (Sabo) Leasure.

Albert worked for Chrysler for over 34 years as a door line assembler and a trainer. He was a member of...

Dec 13, 2020

Richard Kenneth Cade, age 73, passed away December 13, 2020 at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon.

Rick was born March 24, 1947 in Alliance, Ohio to William K. and Maxine (Santschi) Cade.

A 1965 graduate of Alliance High School, Rick retired after working for Ohio Bell as a Lineman.

A U.S. Army...

Dec 11, 2020

Donald G. Nolen, age 77, of Homeworth, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born May 5, 1943 in McDowel, West Virginia, to Joseph L. and Ruby (Gallion) Nolen.

Donald was employed by General Motors in Parma, Ohio until retiring after 40 years of service.

Donald...

Dec 11, 2020

Stephanie A. Hubbard, age 64, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 11, 2020.

She was born March 15, 1956 in Canton, Ohio, to Rodney and Marjorie (Shepherd) Frease.

She was a member of Alliance Friends Church; Stephanie had been active with Bible Studies, FROGS and Celebrate Recovery.  Stephanie was never...

Dec 10, 2020

LaVerne Anne (Humphrey) Edwards, age 91, of Alliance, passed away at Aultman Hospital on December 10, 2020 at 2:16 p.m.

She was born on September 16, 1929 to Milan Paul Humphrey and Iva (Schneider) Humphrey.

Laverne worked at Mount Union doing student billing for over 35 years. She was a member of Christ United Methodist...

Dec 9, 2020

Thomas R. Norman, age 71, passed away from Covid pneumonia at St. Elizabeth Hospital on December 9, 2020.

He was born on June 30, 1949 in Parkersburg, WV to Verlen Gray Norman and Clara Mazie (Jones) Norman.

Thomas was a member of Alliance Nazarene Church. He was a lifelong truck driver. Thomas loved his dogs,...

Dec 7, 2020

George B. Watson, of Uniontown, and formerly of Alliance passed away at Akron General Hospital on December 7, 2020.

He was born April 16, 1941 in Knoxville, PA to William “Doc” Watson and Agnes (Kalinoski) Watson. George was raised in Castle Shannon, PA.

George received his Bachelor’s Degree from Youngstown State University, and his Master’s...

Dec 5, 2020

Diana L. Blasiman, age 69, of Alliance passed away at Barberton Hospital on Saturday December 5th, 2020.

She was born on October 9th, 1951 to Harold and Margaret (Fetters) Pasco.

Diana graduated from Marlington High School in 1969. She then attended Bowling Green University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Diana was an...