Obituaries

Jul 14, 2023

Bartolo “Bart” Oliver Jr., age 82, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Altercare of Alliance.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1941. Bart was an Air Force Veteran and retired in 1999 from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 30 years of service. After his...

Jul 12, 2023

Margaret Brienza Snyder of Alliance passed away July 12, 2023 at Mercy Hospital.

She was born December 13, 1929 to Rocky and Elizabeth (Rega) Brienza.  Margaret graduated from Alliance High School in January of 1948.  She married Fred Snyder December 20, 1958.  While Fred served in the Air Force, they lived in Biloxi Mississippi and Rantoul Illinois. ...

Jul 12, 2023

Lori Lee Parker, age 64, passed away on July 12, 2023.

She was born on November 9, 1958, in Alliance, to Vernon and Shirley (Bell) Bailey.

Lori graduated from Marlington High School. She worked for ABL Wholesale Distributors. Lori loved shopping and spending time with her grandson.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Jul 11, 2023

Kathryn Faye Brill, age 103, passed away on July 11, 2023.

She was born on October 25, 1919, in Alliance, to Frank and Olive Lang.

Kathryn graduated from beauty school and worked as a beautician before joining her husband at Lingenfelter-Brill. Kathryn was a member of First Christian Church.

She loved doing crafts,...

Jul 8, 2023

Catherine Jane Carr Watson, 71, passed away at AlterCare of Alliance on July 8, 2023, holding the hand of her beloved husband of 48 years, Ed.

Cathie was born October 24, 1951 in Alliance, Ohio, daughter of Francis “Jim” Carr and Carol Greenawalt Carr.  A 1969 graduate of Alliance High School, she attended Mount Union College and...

Jul 8, 2023

Marianne Elaine Moreland, age 64, of Alliance passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 8, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Alliance, she was born to the late Charles and Grace Day on October 28, 1958.

Marianne spent most of her life as a homemaker with her husband of 45 years,...

Jul 6, 2023

Paul David Wearstler, age 88, of Alliance, passed away on July 6, 2023.

He was born June 28, 1935 in Marlboro to Gaylord and Pauline (Holibaugh) Wearstler and was a lifelong area resident.

Dave was a graduate of Alliance High School and had retired from American Steel.  He was an Air Force Veteran.

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Jul 6, 2023

Carmen C. Garnes, age 69, passed away on July 6, 2023.

She was born on October 9, 1953, in Stuttgart, Germany, to Harold and Margareta (Schenk) Muffley.

Carmen graduated from Girard High School. She worked for the American Red Cross while her husband was stationed in Germany.

Carmen was a member of First...

Jul 5, 2023

Richard Alexander Sr., age 85, passed away on July 5, 2023.

He was born on December 22, 1937 to Herbert and Henrietta (Curtis) Alexander.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard Alexander Jr.

A memorial service will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Friday, July 14th at 1:00 p.m.

Jul 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Valerie Rae Jones Vinson, announce her passing on July 4, 2023.

Valerie was born in Alliance in July of 1971 to Charles and Betty Jones. She graduated from Marlington High School in 1989 and Mount Union College in 1993.

Valerie was a member of Faith...

Jul 3, 2023

Rosalie Ann Bissler, age 81, passed away on July 3, 2023.

Jul 3, 2023

Richard A. Brinkman Sr., age 91, passed away on July 3, 2023.

He was born on June 24, 1932, in Northampton, Pennsylvania, to Albert and Bessie (Haldeman) Brinkman.

Richard graduated from Northampton High School in 1950. He was the Executive Vice President of Cornwell Quality Tool Co. for over 36 years until his retirement. Richard...

Jun 30, 2023

Anice Jane McFadden (nee Wilson) passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born in Johnstown, PA to Jean and Jay Wilson, and graduated from Louisville High School in 1958. Immediately following high school, she entered the Aultman Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. Upon her graduation from the school in 1960, she became a Registered Radiologic Technologist. She eventually...

Jun 26, 2023

Thomas Plunkett, age 76, passed away on June 26, 2023.

He was born on March 19, 1947, in East Liverpool, to William and Margaret (Duncan) Plunkett.

Thomas attended Beaver Local High School. He worked as a machine operator at Chardon Rubber Alliance. Thomas served honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam as a radio...

Jun 22, 2023

Jerry B. Sandifer, age 87, passed away on June 22, 2023.

He was born on June 28, 1936 to J. Earl and Betty (Brown) Sandifer.

Jerry received his undergraduate degree at Purdue University and went on to earn his Master’s at The University of Iowa. He worked as a mechanical engineer at B&W for over...

Jun 22, 2023

Carolyn Johnson, age 79, passed away on June 22, 2023.

She was born on January 21, 1944, in Alliance, to Robert and Henry (Jones) Cundiff.

Carolyn worked as a seamstress for Coastal Pet. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness in Alliance.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two...

Jun 21, 2023

Richard “Sonny” Blackledge, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2023.

He was born on April 25, 1935, in Robertsville, Ohio and resided there most of his life.

Richard was a graduate of Minerva High School and retired from Minerva Wax Paper Company.

He enjoyed breeding and showing dogs throughout...

Jun 20, 2023

Virginia M. Graham, age 85, passed away on June 20, 2023.

She was born on April 15, 1938, in Catslettburg, Kentucky, to Alonzo and Sophie (Laney) Dowdy.

Virginia attended West Branch High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Alliance Nursing Home. Virginia was a member of Alliance Believers Church.

Those left...

Jun 16, 2023

Dr. Gloria S. Malone of Alliance passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 in Alliance, OH.

Born May 12, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John and Doris Snodgrass, she was brought to Alliance in early infancy and resided here all her life.

Joining Second Baptist Church at an early age, she was the...

Jun 14, 2023

Gail M. Winters, age 82, of Canton, Ohio, longtime resident of Alliance, died on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.  In testament to the man he was in life, he was surrounded by friends and family at the time of his passing.

Gail was born on March 28, 1941 to...