Obituaries

Dec 2, 2020

Janice J. Guest, age 99, passed away peacefully at Crandall Medical Center on December 2, 2020.

She was born on June 13, 1921 to Eugena and Theresa (Giesberger) Goff in New Salisbury, Ohio.

Janice graduated from Minerva High School in 1939. She was the owner of the Former Lincoln Dairy Sugar and Spice and Minerva...

Dec 2, 2020

Majken Souers Wilson, age 63, passed away peacefully at Brewster Parke Assisted Living on December 2, 2020.

She was born on March 4, 1957 to James and Betty (Seitz) Souers.

Majken graduated from Alliance High School in 1976. She then attended The University of Akron where she received an Associate’s Degree in Library Technology. Majken...

Dec 1, 2020

Lois "Toni" Louis, age 77, of Alliance, passed away at 12:58 p.m. from an extended illness, Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Mercy Health-St Joseph's Warren Hospital, in Warren, Ohio. She was born August 23, 1943 in Alliance, Ohio to Harry and Melba (Drew) Hayes.

Toni graduated from Alliance High School in 1961.  She had a career as...

Dec 1, 2020

Hubert Blades, age 75, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born July 28, 1945 in Easton, MD. Hubert married Sara Peebles on October 29, 1971 in St. Michaels, MD. Hubert was veteran of the US Army and served in the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a...

Nov 30, 2020

Christopher John Blaser, age 47, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at University Hospital in Ravenna.

He was born March 11, 1973 in Alliance, Ohio to John and Karen (Corbi) Blaser. A 1991 graduate of Alliance High School, Chris graduated from Mount Union College in 1996 with a degree...

Nov 29, 2020

Patricia McClellan, age 83, passed away peacefully at McCrea Manor on November 29, 2020.

She was born on March 5, 1937 to Roy Allen and Lucille Morlan.

Patricia graduated from Alliance High School in 1955. She worked for Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 30 years until her retirement. Patricia enjoyed reading, movies, puzzles and traveling....

Nov 29, 2020

Mark Alan Hampu, age 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Aultman Hospital on November 29, 2020 from complications of Interstitial Lung Disease. He was born on January 8, 1959 in Alliance, Ohio.

Mark graduated from Jackson High School in 1977 and then attended Stark State College.

Mark lived in New Orleans for many...

Nov 27, 2020

Julian A. Parks, better known as Billy, was the son of the late Frank and Alma Parks.  He was born and raised in Alliance, Ohio, where he remained until 1976.  On March 12, 1976, he became a proud member of the United States Army, where he served as a truck driver in both Germany and the United States.  Valuing...

Nov 27, 2020

Judith Rae (Hahlen) Zingg, age 78 of Alliance, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, November 27, 2020 at Bel-Air Care Center.

She was born May 10, 1942 in Alliance, Ohio to William and Clara (Kovach) Hahlen.

A 1960 graduate and Cheerleader at Alliance High School, Judy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Nov 25, 2020

Ethel M. Albert, 94, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at McCrea Manor.

She was born January 29, 1926, in Minerva, Ohio to David Elmer and Lillian Marie (Sturgus) Johnson, and was the last of the 17 of her generation.

Ethel was formerly employed at Taylor Craft in her...

Nov 25, 2020

Helen L. Bower, age 79, passed away peacefully at Community Care Center at 8:56 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

She was October 13, 1941 in Alliance, Ohio to Howard and Mildred (Sigman) Bower.

A 1959 graduate of Alliance High School, Helen retired after working as a Legal Secretary for McKinley Title in Canton. She was...

Nov 25, 2020

David Jeffrey Jones, age 66, of Alliance, passed away at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born September 18, 1954 in Alliance, Ohio to David J. Jones Jr., and Evelyn (Penrod) Jones.

A graduate of Alliance High School, David was employed as a Millwright and Tool and Roll Grinder...

Nov 22, 2020

Jo Ann Werbung, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2020.

She was born on August 21, 1937 to John and Dorothy (Allen) Werbung.

Jo Ann graduated from Alliance High School. She worked for First National City Bank for thirty-three years. Jo Ann then worked for Alliance Community Hospital for eleven years...

Nov 22, 2020

Larry D. Prickett, 73, of Alliance, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from a long-time illness.

He was born on December 29, 1946, in Alliance, Ohio to Kenneth and Clara (Leech) Prickett.

Larry attended Marlington High School for four years and then enlisted in the United States Army for three years serving in Germany...

Nov 21, 2020

Mary Lou (Wallace) Plavka, age 72, of Alliance passed away peacefully at McCrea Manor on Saturday November 21st, 2020.

She was born in Alliance on January 20th, 1948 to Olen and Ana (Davis) Wallace.

Mary Lou started her career with First National Bank and then Bank One and retired from Chase Bank after 41 years. ...

Nov 20, 2020

Rose Marie Wright, age 97, passed away at McCrea Manor on November 20, 2020 from Covid-19.

She was born in West Point, Ohio on November 2, 1923 to Anton and Mary Kapalin.

Rose graduated from David Anderson High School in Lisbon. She attended business college in Salem and Alliance. Rose then became a stenographer and...

Nov 20, 2020

Douglas R. Marsh, age 66, of Alliance passed away peacefully at Altercare of Alliance on Friday November 20, 2020.

Douglas was born in Shelby, OH on December 16, 1953 to Ross Marsh and Dolores (Stults) Ferguson.

He was a member of Bolton United Methodist Church where he played in the bell and choral choir.  Douglas...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert C. Edwards, age 85, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at McCrea Manor on November 19, 2020.

He was born on September 3, 1935 to Wm. Donald Edwards and Cora L. (Shrimplin) Edwards.

Robert graduated from Alliance High School in 1953. He was a partner in the families business Edwards Lumber and Construction from 1953...

Nov 16, 2020

Mary Ann Reed, age 69, of Alliance, passed away, Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home after a long fought battle with cancer.

She was born February 2, 1951 in Reedsville, West Virginia to George and Betty (Cassaday) Stuchell.   Mary graduated from Alliance High School. She loved to clean her house and enjoyed collecting bird houses.

Nov 15, 2020

Ellen “Nell” Gwin Falcone passed away peacefully on Sunday November 15, 2020 at The Landing of Canton.

Born in Alliance, Ohio on April 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Leona (Welsh) and George Gwin Sr.

A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School, Nell worked in payroll and accounting at McCaskey Register.  After...