Obituaries

May 8, 2019

Norma Jean Hoover, age 86, of Alliance passed away at 9:05 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2019 at Community Care Center of Alliance.

She was born September 20, 1932, in Alliance, Ohio to Walter F. and Mary D. (Barnes) Hoover.

Norma attended Science Hill School, a one room school house in Lexington Township, and graduated from...

May 7, 2019

Milt Shapiro, age 71, of Paris, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Fairview Hospital of Cleveland Clinic. He passed from complications of pneumonia after a 5-year fight with multiple health issues.

He was born February 5, 1948 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and adopted by Philip and Rose (Wrubel) Shapiro and has lived in Paris since...

May 6, 2019

David R. Simmons, age 82, of Louisville, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 at Oakhill Manor.

He was born September 6, 1936 in Monroe County, Ohio, to Frank and Lucy Ellen (Mobley) Simmons.

Mr. Simmons worked at Alliance Drop Forge for more than 20 years, in addition to working for Milk Marketing...

May 5, 2019

Don E. McAlister, age 92, of Alliance, went to his heavenly home on May 5, 2019 following a long illness.

He was born September 20, 1926, in Marlboro Township to Carl E. and Gladys (Miller) McAlister.

Don was raised on the family farm in Marlboro Township where he learned about hard...

May 4, 2019

Gail Ann Welsh, age 74, of Hartville, passed away May 4, 2019 at her home.

She was born October 23, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to Fred and Ruth (Bell) Percy.

She was an active member at Concorde and loved to crochet and bowl.

Survivors include her children, Eric Allen (Stacey) Welsh Jr., Brian...

May 4, 2019

Edna B. Donohoe, age 83, of Alliance, passed away at 3 p.m. May 4, 2019 at Canterbury Villa.

She was born September 29, 1935 in Alliance, Ohio to Samuel and Garnet (May) Donohoe.

Edna attended Alliance High School, retired after 30 years of service at Genie Company before working as a Home Health Aid for...

May 2, 2019

Linda R. Ford, age 65, of Alliance passed away at 5:34 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born July 6, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Earl Ford and Ruth Anne (Bert) Wachsman.

Linda was an Alliance High School graduate and attended Beechwood Christian Church. She enjoyed listening to music,...

May 2, 2019

Roger Dean Weinert, age 86, of Louisville, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019, at his home.

He was born February 13, 1933, in Lewistown, Montana, to Fred and Helen (Obee) Weinert.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Roger was a member of Advent Lutheran Church and retired as a semi-truck driver for...

May 1, 2019

Michael W. Ferguson, age 74, of Alliance, passed away at 8:38 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Community Care Center.

He was born April 19, 1945, in East Rochester, Ohio, to Claude E. and Amy L. (Vanallen) Ferguson.

A 1963 graduate of Alliance High School, Mike was employed as a dispatcher at Morgan Engineering and...

Apr 28, 2019

Janice M. (Burson) Scott, age 77, of Alliance, passed away at 9 a.m., Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born April 15, 1942, in Alliance, Ohio to John and Juanita (Brady) Burson.

An Alliance High School graduate, Janice was formerly employed as a cashier at the former Jays Market and Green...

Apr 27, 2019

Drayden Raymond Deprill died at birth, preterm, April 27, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Derek Deprill and Demetria Gattis; brothers, Dayshawn and Daymion Deprill; maternal grandparents, Carmen Gattis and Barry Banks; great-grandparents, Marion and Dora Board; and special great-aunt, Theresa Deprill. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Deborah Rae Deprill...

Apr 25, 2019

Darlene Sue (Roseling) Davidson, age 68, of Kent, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born January 5, 1951, in Ravenna, Ohio to Clay and Lois Roseling.

Darlene attended Canton South Schools through the 11th grade and graduated from Ravenna High School.

She worked at...

Apr 24, 2019

John A. Kearns, Sr. age 69, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born April 21, 1950, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Carl and Sarah (Jonson) Kearns.

John attended The Alliance Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Kearns of...

Apr 23, 2019

David Eugene Wagner, age 66, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Select Specialties Hospital in Cleveland.

He was born May 15, 1952, in North Jackson, Ohio, to Richard J. and Marilyn B. (Maxwell) Wagner.

He served his country in the United States Army.

David was a graphic designer who was...

Apr 23, 2019

Herbert W. Leidecker, age 88, of Alliance, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Community Care Center.

Herbert was born March 7, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, to Berthold and Anna (Lipner) Leidecker.

A graduate of Highland Park Junior College, he was the former owner of the Leidecker Agency Inc. in Eastpointe, Michigan....

Apr 22, 2019

Michael E. Jenkins, age 69, of Alliance, passed away at his home on April 22nd, 2019.

He was born May 7, 1949 in Alliance to John and Julia (Luca) Jenkins.

Michael graduated from Alliance High School and received an Associate Degree from Stark State College. He operated Alliance Recycling for 30 years and then worked...

Apr 19, 2019

James Errol Haupt entered this life on 22 December, 1957 and passed on April 19, 2019 at the age of 61, but his larger-than-life persona and indomitable spirit will not be forgotten.

A longtime resident of Newburgh, Indiana, Jim was born in Alliance, Ohio, but crisscrossed this country and touched the hearts of those who were fortunate...

Apr 17, 2019

Nettie V. Shutler, age 98, of Alliance, passed away at 9:21 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Altercare of Alliance.

She was a resident of Alliance for nearly 90 years, Salt Lake City, Utah for 6 years and Phoenix, Arizona for 3 years. While in Alliance she lived at the Hart Apartments from 1993-2017, then Altercare of...

Apr 12, 2019

Wilma Eileen Walker, 91, of Alliance died at Community Care on Friday, April 12, 2019.  She was born April 18, 1927 near New Matamoras, OH the daughter of William and Mary (Black) Dillon.

She was educated in one room schools that were called Pine Knob and Salem Hall and were within walking distance of the farm where...

Apr 10, 2019

Jacquelyn P. Adams, age 55, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at her home.

She was born July 4, 1963, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Jack and Dorothy (Bayne) Lindsay.

Jacquelyn was a graduate of Boardman High School and had been a majorette in the band. She received a Bachelor of Engineering degree...