Obituaries

Darlene B. Aberegg

Darlene B. Aberegg

Jan 9, 2025

Darlene B. (Knipp) Aberegg, age 73, of Alliance, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. 

She was born on July 20, 1951 in Alliance, Ohio to Dolores and John Knipp.

She worked at Canterbury Villa of Alliance for 31 years as a STNA and in the activities department. She was a member of Vine Street United Methodist Church. Darlene loved watching old...

Dolores Knipp

Dolores Knipp

Jan 7, 2025

Dolores (Gulling) Knipp, age 97, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her home. 

She was born on September 24, 1927 in Alliance, to Blanche and Benard Gulling. She worked at Alliance Rubber for over 20 years. She was a member of Vine Street United Methodist Church. Dolores loved to watch old movies including westerns. She also enjoyed...

Donley E. Ott

Donley E. Ott

Jan 7, 2025

Donley E. “Gene” Ott, age 95, of Canton, Ohio went to be with his Lord on January 7, 2025. He was born in Pinegrove, West Virginia. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orda A. Ott and Lucinda Barr; his brother, Reverend Stanley A. Ott; and sister, Ruth Schultz.

Gene married Jennice Lorraine Ott on October 30, 1954. They had three...

Kathleen A. Yeagley

Kathleen A. Yeagley

Jan 6, 2025

Kathleen A. Yeagley, age 77, passed away on January 6, 2025. 

She was born on May 2, 1947, in Alliance, to Ronald E. and Virginia G. (Demming) Beutler.

Kathleen was a baker for Super Duper and worked at Al and Dave’s Pizza. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Kathleen was a cancer survivor. She loved playing bingo with her friends...

Thomas Skelding III

Thomas Skelding III

Jan 6, 2025

Thomas Skelding III, age 75, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born in Alliance to Thomas and Bessie Skelding Jr, where he lived all his life. He attended Alliance High School and after graduating, he enlisted in the military. He was a proud veteran of the US...

Nancy J. Gimbara

Nancy J. Gimbara

Jan 6, 2025

Nancy J. Gimbara, age 82, passed away on January 6, 2025. 

She was born on December 29, 1942, in Alliance, to Henry and Elsie (Charlton) Gabble.

Nancy graduated from Alliance High School in 1961. She loved going to flea markets, cooking and camping. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Cheryl Kunz and Jim Gimbara; granddaughters, Emily Lair and Elizabeth Bagley;...

Danay Jackson

Danay Jackson

Jan 5, 2025

Danay Jackson, age 46, passed away on January 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born on May 25, 1978, in Cleveland, to F.H. and Diane Thomas.

Danay was a manager at the Bank of America in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a tremendous mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. Danay had a strong passion for life. 

Those left to cherish...

Juanita Morrow

Juanita Morrow

Jan 5, 2025

Juanita Morrow, age 96, passed away on January 5, 2025. 

She was born on November 20, 1928, in Canton, to John and Sylva (Weiss) Provance.

Juanita graduated from Minerva High School. She attended Canton Actual Business College and worked at Cleveland Clinic. 

Juanita was an active member of the Alliance Church of the Nazarene. She was involved in the Dare to Care program,...

Denise Lynn Ellis

Denise Lynn Ellis

Jan 4, 2025

Denise Lynn Ellis, age 54, passed away on January 4, 2025. 

She was born on April 2, 1970, in Glendale, California, to Barry D. and Marsha L. (Cameron) Ellis.

Denise graduated from Alliance High School in 1988. She worked at Walmart. Denise loved to read and was involved in drama clubs and the Carnation City Players. More than anything, she loved spending...

Laverne Colbert

Laverne Colbert

Jan 1, 2025

Laverne Colbert, age 72, passed away on January 1, 2025. 

She was born on February 10, 1952 to Elnora Gordon and George Sutton Sr.

Laverne was a member of Triumph God and Christ church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, bowling and pinball. Laverne also loved going to the casino and playing the Ohio Lottery. Her ‘pet’ numbers were 123 and 567.

Those left to...

Rosemary Fails

Rosemary Fails

Jan 1, 2025

Rosemary Fails, age 82, passed away on January 1, 2025. 

She was born on October 4, 1942, in Conneaut, Ohio, to Ralph and Lilyan Reo.

Rosemary graduated from Rowe High School and Mercyhurst College. She started the Latchkey program in Alliance and worked at it for 20 years. Rosemary went on to graduate from Stark State College at the age of 60.

Rosemary...

Ruth V. Spalding

Ruth V. Spalding

Dec 31, 2024

.In love and light, Ruth V. Spalding left this earth December 31, 2024 at her home in Copeland Oaks, Sebring, Ohio. She lived 101 remarkable, joyful years.

Ruth was born in Salem, Ohio, on October 4, 1923, to Roy C. and Christina West. She grew up in Salem and was a 1940 graduate of Salem High School, where she met and...

John W. Coy

John W. Coy

Dec 30, 2024

John Wayne Coy, age 83, of Alliance, died the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. 

He was born October 27, 1941 in Greenford, Ohio, to Frank and Minnie Bell (Munsell) Coy. After graduating high school, John proudly served in the United States Air Force oversees in Libya, North Africa and stateside at Ellsworth Air...

Robert Hinchliffe

Robert Hinchliffe

Dec 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” Hinchliffe, 82, passed on December 28, 2024. 

He was born to the late Charles L. and Dorothy J (Burns) Hinchliffe on April 19, 1942. Bob was born in Salem, Ohio, raised in Washingtonville, and attended Leetonia Schools. Bob was involved in athletics his entire life with football in high school and at Mount Union College. He went on to...

Donna Jean Morris

Donna Jean Morris

Dec 26, 2024

Donna Jean Morris, age 86, passed away on Thursday morning, December 26, 2024 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance. 

She was born on January 18, 1938, in Salineville, Ohio, to Floyd and Alice (Erwin) Lewis. She lived most of her life in the area coming to Alliance in 1956.

Donna was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Besides her husband of...

Classey Mae Groce

Classey Mae Groce

Dec 25, 2024

Classey Mae Groce, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Bowie, MD.

Classey was born on January 30, 1945, one of 10 children born to Paul and Nell Groce in Anniston, Alabama. She was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School and went on to have a 30 plus year career in Canton as a Public Housing...

Marvin H. Proctor

Marvin H. Proctor

Dec 25, 2024

Marvin Howard Proctor, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. 

Marvin Howard Proctor, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. 

He was born on October 2, 1938, in Alliance, to William and Hattie (Mason) Proctor.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Marvin served honorably in the United States Army....

Doris M. Livengood

Doris M. Livengood

Dec 22, 2024

Together Again- Doris M. Livengood, age 96, passed away on December 22, 2024. 

She was born on January 22, 1928, in Alliance, to Harold and Estella (Borton) Day.

Doris graduated from Alliance High School and received her RN degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She worked in the surgery department at Alliance Community Hospital for 44 years until her retirement in...

William Lindsay Wallace

William Lindsay Wallace

Dec 17, 2024

William L. “Bill” Wallace, age 58, passed away on December 17, 2024. 

He was born on November 19, 1966, in Alliance, to George and Martha (Pilmer) Wallace.

Bill graduated from West Branch High School in 1985. He worked at Valley Forge, Ohio Drill and Tool Company, Quaker Manufacturing and Faxon Manufacturing. 

Bill loved to play and coach baseball. He also loved American History...

Mary Bodirnea

Mary Bodirnea

Dec 16, 2024

 Mary (Lee) Bodirnea, age 102, passed away on December 16, 2024. 

 She was born on December 26, 1921, in Alliance, to George and Anna Lee.

Mary graduated from Alliance High School and during WWII she worked at Alliance Manufacturing. After the war she dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She volunteered at Alliance Community Hospital and Rockhill Elementary School...