Obituaries

Jeanette M Rufo

Apr 10, 2020

Jeanette M. Rufo, age 79, of Alliance, passed away at 12:30 p.m., April 10, 2020 in her home.

She was born May 10, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island to Luigi Rufo and Rose (Borrelli) Rufo Malinowski.

A 1959 graduate of Alliance High School, Jeanette worked in the office at Alliance Manufacturing, (Genie) for 22 years. ...

Byron Emmet Knight

Apr 8, 2020

Byron Knight, age 67, died on Wed., April 8, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. He was born June 23, 1952, in Marlboro Twp., Ohio to John Byron and Susan (Trump) Knight.  He graduated from Marlington High School in 1972.  He retired from East Manufacturing in Randolph, Ohio. He enjoyed nature and the Bald Eagle Nest at Walborn Reservoir.  He was...

Byron Knight

Apr 8, 2020

Byron Knight, age 67, of Alliance passed away at 10:19 p.m. Wednesday April 8, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.  Arrangements are pending at Cassaday-Turkle-Chrisitian Funeral Home. A full obituary will be posted at the families discretion.

Margaret E McAlicher

Apr 8, 2020

Margaret E. McAlicher

“Together Again”

Margaret Elnora McAlicher, age 95, of Alliance passed away at 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her home.

She was born January  14, 1925 in Bayard, Ohio, the daughter of Fred W. Polen Sr. and Mabel P. (Nunamaker) Polen.

Mrs. McAlicher attended Bayard Schools.

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Maurice "Moe" Leask

Apr 6, 2020

Maurice James Leask, age 95, of Alliance, formerly of Deerfield passed away at 5 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2020 at Altercare of Alliance.

He was born June 22, 1924, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Fred and Sadie (Welsby) Leask.

Moe attended Simcoe High School in Canada and was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air...

Melvin "Mel" Russell

Apr 3, 2020

Melvin “Mel” Russell, age 61, of Atwater, passed away unexpectedly  at 12:39 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020 at University Hospital in Ravenna.

He was born December 17, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio to Don Russell and Shirley (Lance) Russell.

A 1977 graduate of Waterloo High School, Mel was the Atwater Township Fire Chief.

He...

Richard L. "Dick" Livengood

Apr 2, 2020

Richard L. “Dick” Livengood age 94, of Alliance, passed away at 10:23 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020 at McCrea Manor.

He was born February 7, 1926 in Alliance, Ohio to Ira Lloyd Livengood and Marie (Ruffner) Livengood.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Dick attended Canton Business College, and served during WWII with the U.S....

Helen M. (Gosser) Hartzell

Apr 1, 2020

Helen M. (Gosser) Hartzell, 97, of Poland, OH, formerly of North Benton, OH, passed away at 5:41 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Park Vista Assisted Living in Youngstown.

She was born July 27, 1922, in Ellsworth Township, Mahoning County to Louis A. and Edith M. (Brown) Gosser.

Helen was a 1940 graduate of North...

John P. Jack" Rowe

Apr 1, 2020

John P. “Jack” Rowe, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 3:43 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his daughter’s  home.

He was born January 20, 1931, in Hornell, New York to Frank W. and Dorotha V. (Hepworth) Rowe.

A 1948 graduate of Williamsville High School, Jack received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1952 from the...

George B. Miller

Apr 1, 2020

George B. Miller, age 69, of Sebring, passed away at 9:12 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 4, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to George C. and Elsie K. (Lilly) Miller.

George was a 1968 graduate of West Branch High School and attended Mount Union College. He retired from AT&T,...

Margaret Louanna (Chambers) White

Mar 30, 2020

Margaret Louanna Chambers White was born on May 19, 1930 in Alliance, Ohio, the second child of Frederic James Chambers, Sr. and Nora Chambers. She passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Spring Cypress Assisted Living in Cypress, Texas.

Peggy, as she was known to her friends, was a lifelong member of Damascus Friends Church in Damascus,...

Gladys (Noling) Stanfield

Mar 29, 2020

Gladys Stanfield, age 90, of Sebring, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center.

She was born November 11, 1929, in Alliance, Ohio, to George and Helen (Blake) Noling.

Gladys was a graduate of Alliance High School and attended Malone College and Mount Union College.

She was employed...

Bonny Sue (Hartman) Harris

Mar 27, 2020

Bonny Sue Harris, age 76, of Beloit, passed away at 6:54 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2020 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born December 11, 1943, in Terra Alta, WV to Stalie Hartman and Lovey (Titchnell) Hartman.

Bonny loved Elvis, collecting fairies, miniatures and her dogs Sadie and Lucah.

Survivors include her...

Judy Ann (Steed) Phillips

Mar 24, 2020

Judy Ann Phillips, age 66 of Alliance, passed away at 8:22 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home.

She was born August 24, 1953 in Alliance, Ohio, to Ray E. “Pop” Steed and Anna Bell (Gaumer) Steed.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Judy worked for Lois Hubbard as a bookkeeper, and also for...

Terry E. Joy

Mar 23, 2020

Terry E. Joy, age 73, of Alliance, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2020 at Canterbury Villa.

He was born October 18, 1946, in Canton, Ohio to Donald and Lillian (Fach) Joy.

Terry was a Glennwood High School graduate and employed as a supervisor at LTV Steel and Republic Steel. He enjoyed fishing...

Anthony D. Lalli Jr.

Mar 22, 2020

Anthony D. Lalli Jr., age 92 of Alliance, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020 at McCrea Manor.

He was born October 16, 1926 in Warren, Ohio to Anthony and Fannie (Falasca) Lalli Sr.

Mr. Lalli was the Owner/Operator of Ideal Cleaners for more than 30 years.

He was...

Keith J. Damon

Mar 21, 2020

"Reunited"

Keith J. Damon, age 62, of Alliance, passed away from an extended illness at McCrea Manor on March 21, 2020.

He was born June 4th 1957, to Jack A. & Sara E. Damon.

Keith was baptized on Easter in 1970 at First Baptist Church of Alliance where he was a devoted volunteer...

Judith Ann (Lechleitner) Speer

Mar 21, 2020

Judith Ann Speer, of Alliance, loving wife, mother and loyal friend, passed away at the age of 80, on March 21, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center.

Judy was born May 13, 1939, in Warren, Ohio to Glenn Charles and Alene (Muter) Lechleitner.

A 1957 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Judy graduated from Mount...

Margaret A. Hill

Mar 20, 2020

Margaret A. Hill, age 56, of Alliance, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020.

She was born September 11, 1963, in Alliance, Ohio to Robert Lee Hill Sr. and Mabel A. (Ziegler) Hill.

A 1981 graduate of Alliance High School, she had been a member of the marching band.

Margaret enjoyed singing and crocheting,...

Dorothy E. (Robb) Smythe

Mar 18, 2020

Dorothy Elizabeth (Robb) Smythe, age 93, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Salem.

She was born September 7, 1926, in Chester, West Virginia to John and Sarah Elizabeth (Lake) Robb.

Dorothy received her Bachelor’s in Education at West Liberty State College and her Master’s at...