Obituaries

Aug 14, 2023

John Stauffenger, age 89, passed away on August 14, 2023.

He was born on June 11, 1934, in Alliance, to Fred and Sylvia (Schmied) Stauffenger.

John graduated from Alliance High School in 1952. He was the owner and operator of Aid Pest Control and Norge Village Cleaners and Laundry. John served honorably in the United...

Aug 13, 2023

Heidi Lynn White, age 41, passed away on August 13, 2023.

She was born on April 19, 1982, in Canton, to Grace (Shuman) and Daniel Brown.

Heidi worked as a substitute teacher for Alliance City Schools. She loved crocheting, making crafts and doing puzzles.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother;...

Aug 11, 2023

Bernard Luther Brown Jr. (Bernie) 66, of Alliance passed away at Cleveland Clinic Mercy hospital on Friday, August 11th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  His larger-than-life personality will be missed by all who knew him.

Bernie was born in Alliance, Ohio to Bernard and Dorthey (Zeigler) Brown on November 11th, 1956.

Bernie graduated from...

Aug 10, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Burrier, age 87, of Charlotte, NC (formerly from Alliance, OH), surrounded by his family, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday August 10, 2023.

Born on July 20, 1936 in Scio, OH to Raymond and Wilma (Russell) (Burrier) Stonebrook, he attended Dundee High School and then spent most of his life in...

Aug 9, 2023

Charlene L. Keyser, age 77, passed away on August 9, 2023.

She was born on September 5, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, to Bernard and Erma (Reyna) Fronckel.

She graduated from Brilliant Memorial High School in 1963 and then obtained her LPN degree from Fayettville Tech. Charlene worked at various facilities as a nurse for 38...

Aug 7, 2023

Chad Lee McClung, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) on Monday, August 7, 2023.  He was 54 years old.

Chad was born on May 2, 1969 in Alliance, OH to Sandra Sue Russell and Rubert Lee McClung, and was a lifelong Alliance resident.  He worked as a Tool and Die Maker/CNC...

Aug 4, 2023

Fern “Ferngully” Danah Mutter Hahn Duecaster passed away on August 4, 2023.

She was born November 13th, 1933 as a fraternal twin (Ferrell) to Roy Clair Mutter and Bessie Mae Jackson Mutter of Oakwood VA.

Notably she worked at Southeast H.S. in Ravenna, OH from 1978-80 as a Matron, and later at Sorbothane in Kent,...

Jul 31, 2023

Joyce C. DeGroff, age 96, of Atwater, was taken unto the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2023. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Joyce was born on the 18th of March, 1927 to Arthur and Dorthea Dutro. She was raised in Akron, Ohio where she attended Kenmore High School and graduated in 1945....

Jul 30, 2023

Lothar Hurster, age 72, passed away on July 30, 2023.

He was born on February 3, 1951, in Ichenheim, Germany, to Otto and Ida (Vogel) Hurster.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Virginia Hurster; daughters, Corina and Tara Hurster; step-son, David Steed; step-daughter, Lisa Loch; seven grandchildren, Morgan, Sianna, Isabella, Bradley, Branden,...

Jul 28, 2023

Donna Jean (Emery) Hoover, age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 28, 2023.

She was born in Alliance on October 6, 1924 to Norman J. and Nellie (Battershell) Emery.

Donna graduated from Alliance High School in 1942 having served as Class Secretary/Treasurer for the past 55 years.  She went on...

Jul 24, 2023

Justin R. Hammond, age 42, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2023.

He was born on March 3, 1981, in Alliance, to Debra Jean Hammond.

For 14 years, Justin honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and was interred at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Jul 23, 2023

William Edgar Hoover passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Hoover, father of Julie Mailey (Fred), Jenny Hoover, Rob Hoover (Margi), Lorie Miller (Jeff), grandfather of Jessica Fluharty (Rick), Ben Miller (CheTawni), Adam Hoover (Katie), Amanda Holland (Eric), Rich Miller (Teresa), Lauren...

Jul 22, 2023

Terry A. Baddeley Sr., age 56, passed away, at Canterbury Villa in Alliance, on July 22, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on August 25, 1966, in Alliance, to Wade C. and Iris (Henry) Baddeley.

Terry was a 1985 graduate of Alliance High School. He worked as a mechanic and handyman....

Jul 20, 2023

Alexander Albert Anderson Jr.  passed away on July 20, 2023 at the age of 84 following a long illness.

Alex was born in Alliance, Ohio on July 7th 1939 to Mary Jennette Anderson and Alexander Albert Anderson, Sr. and graduated from Alliance High School.

He was married to Shirley Ann (Conrad) Anderson for 56 happy...

Jul 19, 2023

Kenneth Russell, age 86, passed away on July 19, 2023.

He was born on May 3, 1937, in Nathley, Virginia, to Bernard and Myrtle (Layne) Russell.

Kenneth worked at American Steel Foundries for 26 years and as a massotherapist for 20 years. He also worked at Lowes for five years and was an assistant football...

Jul 19, 2023

Robert J. Miller, age 76, passed away on July 19, 2023.

He was born on August 14, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert G. and Virginia (Reese) Miller.

Robert graduated from Akron University with a Bachelor’s in science. He worked in the lab at Timken Mercy Hospital as a phlebotomist until his retirement. Robert was...

Jul 18, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Donaldson, 74, of Alliance, passed from this Earth on July 18, 2023. Larry was born on December 22, 1948, to Shane Donaldson and Alice Flanary.

He graduated from Alliance High School in 1966. Larry retired from his 37-year career at the US Postal Service in 2005. He will forever be remembered for his ability to...

Jul 16, 2023

Heaven gained an Angel today. As hard as it is to let her go, Chris is now cradled in the arms of Jesus, enjoying the rest that follows a courageous 12-year battle with breast cancer. Born on October 25, 1962, the youngest of 3 Correlli girls, she peacefully left this earth on July 16, 2023, at home surrounded by...

Jul 16, 2023

Donald Albert Peterson, Jr., of Alliance, Ohio passed peacefully at his home, with his family by his side at 5:13 P.M. on Sunday, July 16, 2023 after being diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2022.  He was 81 years old.

Born in Alliance, Ohio on December 19, 1941 to Donald and Josephine (Hoiles) Peterson, Don spent his...

Jul 14, 2023

Betty J. Zumbrunnen, age 89, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.

She was born on April 10, 1934, in Red Bank, New Jersey.

A graduate of Rumson High School, Betty’s greatest joy came from taking care of her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sandy (Joe) Trescott and...