Obituaries

Sep 20, 2023

 

 

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Evelyn Louise Burbick Yaggi, of Beloit, Ohio, passed away September 20, 2023, at the age of 97.

  

She was born August 20, 1926, in Beloit, daughter of Orville Burbick and Emma Brunner Burbick.

 

Evelyn was a soft-spoken, patient, and kindhearted person who cared for her family, her community, and those...

Sep 17, 2023

Together Again- Kenneth Marshall Brown, age 97, passed away on September 17, 2023 at McCrea Manor Nursing Home.

Born on February 21, 1926, Ken was a lifelong resident of Alliance. On September 22, 1951 he married his wife of 70 years, Doris Rufibach. Ken and Doris were parents to three sons, Keith (Margaret), David (Anjie), and the...

Sep 16, 2023

Golden “Butch” Richard Engle, age 92, passed away on September 16, 2023.

He was born on April 12, 1931, in Beloit, Ohio, to Golden J. and Doris (Webber) Engle.

Butch enlisted in the United States Army when he was 17 years old. He was a Sgt. First Class and earned a Korean Service Medal, six...

Sep 14, 2023

Phyllis Weber, age 93, of Atwater, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1929, in Akron, to Stephen and Opal Oakes.Phyllis graduated from South High School and continued her education at Akron University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She returned to Akron University after her children were raised and graduated in...

Sep 13, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Huffman Sr., age 97, passed away on September 13, 2023.

He was born on November 11, 1925, in Alliance, to Willard and Gertrude (Meadows) Huffman.

Bob attended Alliance High School. He worked for B&W Tube in Alliance for 37 years until his retirement in 1983. Bob served honorably in the Army in...

Sep 13, 2023

Together Again-

Janet Irene Borland, age 95, passed away on September 13, 2023.

She was born on June 25, 1928 in Kensington Ohio to Stella Belle Reed and Riley Hargest Hutson.

Janet married Robert Clark Borland in Carroll, Ohio on June 29, 1946. She retired from Alliance Manufacturing after working over 40 years....

Sep 11, 2023

John Lewis Wheeler, age 91, passed away on September 11, 2023.

He was born on April 7, 1932, in Fleshing, Ohio, to Cecil J. and Lela (Foreman) Wheeler.

John worked as a maintenance welder for Ford Motor Company, Canton Forge, B&W Rush St. and Maritime Boat Company. He retired in 1994 with over 25 years...

Sep 10, 2023

Charles John Plavka, age 80, passed away on September 10th, 2023.

Charles was born January 11th, 1943 in Wolf Run, Ohio to John and Olga (Gubanez), Plavka. Charles was a man known by many names and professions.

He was known as John, Charlie, Chuck, but mostly known as CJ. CJ was a taxidermist, as well...

Sep 8, 2023

Orm J. “Smitty” Smith, age 78, passed away on September 8, 2023.

He was born on April 24, 1945, in Alliance, to Ormond and Irene (Lare) Smith.

He graduated from Marlington High School in 1963. Orm worked for Transue and Williams until his retirement.

Orm’s love for nature included fishing, hunting, gardening and...

Sep 6, 2023

 

Dorothy Jeanne (Taylor) Tonges passed away on September 6, 2023.  She was 98.

Dorothy was born on January 9, 1925, in Dayton, Ohio, to Burton A. and Margaret (Fanning) Taylor.  She graduated from Sidney High School where she excelled in foreign language.  Dorothy graduated at the top of her class from the College of Wooster in 1946 with dual...

Sep 3, 2023

Evelyn Avery, age 84, passed away on September 3, 2023.

She was born on November 28, 1938, in Macon, Mississippi to Sam Payton Jr. and Florean May Fortner. Evelyn was raised by her father, Roosevelt Fortner.

She worked in the laundry at Copeland Oaks for 25 years and was a homemaker. Evelyn was a member...

Aug 30, 2023

Bruce C. Miller, age 66, passed away on August 30, 2023.

He was born on March 27, 1957, in Riverside, California, to George and Donna (Carlisle) Miller.

Bruce graduated from Alliance High School in 1975 and Kent State in 1979. He worked for the Ohio EPA Emergency Response team for 30 years and served the...

Aug 28, 2023

Marilyn R. Wallace, 85, Goshen, died 3:35 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 15, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio, to Merl and Ruth (Wallace) Kuntzman. On July 14, 1962, in Alliance, Ohio, she married Doney G. “Boots” Wallace, and he died January 22, 2015.

Surviving are her daughter,  Cheri Holmes, New Paris,...

Aug 25, 2023

Mary M. (Waldron) Ackerman, RN, LMT, age 87, passed away on August 25, 2023.

She was born on June 9, 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, NY, to William and Marguerite (Sutton) Waldron.

A graduate of the former Flushing Hospital School of Nursing, Mary was employed as a labor and delivery nurse at Alliance Community...

Aug 25, 2023

Lois A. Bossert, age 95, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.

She was born on January 22, 1928, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Albert and Katie (Auld) Wafler and was a lifelong resident. A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School serving as Class Valedictorian. Lois then attended Mount Union College for 2 years and was...

Aug 24, 2023

Robert Harris Jr., age 52, passed away on August 24, 2023.

He was born on July 4, 1971, in Alliance, to Linda (Tewalt) and Robert Harris Sr.

Bobby enjoyed cooking and music. He was a Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye fan. Most of all Bobby loved spending time with his fiancé, Becky Powell, his fur babies, Molly, Abby and...

Aug 24, 2023

Matthew D. Anderson, Jr., age 90, of Alliance, passed away at 12:37 p.m. on August 24, 2023 at his home.

He was born on March 10, 1933, in Alliance, to Matthew Sr. and Ella Mae (Jenkins) Anderson.

A 1952 graduate of Alliance High School, Matt served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged...

Aug 24, 2023

Jennifer J. Garey, age 69, passed away on August 24, 2023.

She was born on February 13, 1954, in Atwater, to Ralph and June (Shope) Pol.

Jennifer was a member of Atwater Methodist Church. She enjoyed scootering and going to auctions. More than anything, Jennifer loved spending time with her family and friends.

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Aug 23, 2023

David L. Ramser, age 81, passed away on August 23, 2023.

He was born on April 8, 1942, in Alliance, to Russell E. and Lillian Mae (Harris) Ramser.

He graduated from Alliance High School in 1960 and was on the 1958 State Championship Aviator football team.

David worked at Alliance Drop Forge, at...

Aug 21, 2023

Christopher R. Grewe Sr., age 65, passed away on August 21, 2023.

He was born on November 14, 1957 in Alliance, to August “Pete” and Kathryn (Best) Grewe.

He graduated from Marlington High School. Chris worked as a carpenter and was a certified Scuba Diver.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...