Obituaries

Clara Morgan

Clara Morgan

Jul 28, 2024

Clara Morgan, age 83, of Alliance, passed away on July 28, 2024 at Altercare of Alliance. 

She was born on November 30, 1940, in Cleveland, to Richard and Mary (Smith) Bruner.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Larry Morgan; son, Danny Hunter; daughter, Cheryl Hunter; brother, Frank (Helena) Bruner; and several grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Diana Himmelheber

Diana Himmelheber

Jul 22, 2024

Diana Himmelheber, age 86, of Alliance, passed away, Monday, July 22, 2024 at Stone Creek Memory Care, after a long battle with dementia. 

She was born January 25, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Chesley Brooks and Marcella (Nauman) Martin. 

Diana was a graduate of Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, followed by a graduate degree at Lexington Theological Seminary, earning her Masters...

Timothy A. Fox Sr.

Timothy A. Fox Sr.

Jul 21, 2024

Timothy A. Fox Sr., age 56, passed away on July 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on October 23, 1967, in Elwood City, PA, to David Richard Fox, Sr. and Gloria Jean Cox.

Tim graduated from West Branch High School where he served as their Warrior Chief. After high school, Tim served honorably in the United States Navy. 

A die...

Donna J. Marshall

Donna J. Marshall

Jul 20, 2024

Donna J. Marshall, age 84, passed away on July 20, 2024. 

She was born on March 29, 1940, in Salineville, Ohio, to James and Verna (Crow) Johnson.

Donna graduated from Goshen High School. She worked at SIA America (Formerly Armours and Sancap) until her retirement. She was a member of Alliance Baptist Temple. 

Donna enjoyed cooking, reading and shopping in Amish Country. Most...

Scott Daniel Pepper

Scott Daniel Pepper

Jul 17, 2024

Scott Daniel Pepper took his first and last breath at Timken Mercy Hospital. He was born July 7, 1962 and passed away July 17, 2024 at the age of 62. 

He graduated from Hoover High School in 1981. He served in the Army upon graduation. He had a love of art and history and always hoped someone would eventually find Bigfoot....

Helen Ilene Brown

Helen Ilene Brown

Jul 15, 2024

Helen Ilene Brown, age 89, passed away on July 15, 2024. 

She was born on August 8, 1934 at home in Muskingum County, Ohio to Thomas E. and Edna E. (Munn) Wood.

Helen attended Roosevelt High School. She worked retail at Hower’s Department Store until her marriage in 1955 and later that year worked at J.C. Penney while her husband was in...

Jayne L. Hall

Jayne L. Hall

Jul 12, 2024

 Jayne Louise Hall, age 75, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. 

She was born on November 4, 1948, in Salem, OH, to James and Olive (Lippincott) McBride.

A graduate of Mount Union College and the Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing, Jayne worked for many years as a nurse at Alliance Community Hospital and Copeland Oaks.

Those left to cherish her...

Mary K. Ritchie

Mary K. Ritchie

Jul 9, 2024

Mary K. Ritchie passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 at the age of 102 surrounded by her sons and daughters-in-law. 

She was born on November 25, 1921, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, to Clement and Lodovica (Faceni) Bondoni.

Mary graduated from Alliance High School in 1941. She married James R. Ritchie in 1946 in Alliance. Mary worked for Alliance Manufacturing for 31 years...

Robin N. Wright Sr.

Robin N. Wright Sr.

Jul 9, 2024

Robin N. Wright, age 83, passed away on July 9, 2024 

He was born on October 27, 1940, in Alliance, to Russell and Margaret (Kuntz) Wright.

Robin graduated from Alliance High School. He worked for American Steel Foundries as a pattern maker for 39 years until his retirement. Robin served honorably in the United States Army and was a member of Alliance...

Roger W. Betz

Roger W. Betz

Jul 8, 2024

Roger W. Betz, age 85, passed away on July 8, 2024. 

He was born on April 12, 1939, in Alliance, to Charles Leo and Violet (Sell) Betz.

Roger worked for American Steel Foundries until his retirement. He served honorably in the United States Navy and the Army National Guard.

Roger was a member of the American Legion post 166 and the Alliance Senior...

Paul Edward Thomas

Paul Edward Thomas

Jul 6, 2024

The last twinkle left his eye on July 6, 2024 at Danbury Tallmadge Senior Living. Paul Edward Thomas was born November 22, 1930 at home on Mill Street in Alliance, Ohio to Clara Elizabeth (Stump) Thomas and Virgil Leland Thomas, of Homeworth and Minerva farming families. As a young boy Paul was active with sports: baseball, football, basketball, golf. These...

Judy A. Denny

Judy A. Denny

Jul 5, 2024

Judy A. Denny, age 81, passed away on July 5, 2024 at home with her family by her side. 

She was born on November 15, 1942, in Pensacola, FL to James and Dorothy (Shobert) Robison.

A graduate of Mount Union College, Judy spent her career teaching mathematics and computer science primarily at Marlington High School. She loved working with the children and...

Terry L. Wilson

Terry L. Wilson

Jul 5, 2024

Terry L. Wilson, age 74, passed away on July 5, 2024. 

He was born on November 15, 1949, in Torrance, California, to Leroy and Olive (Irwin) Wilson.

Terry graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. He worked for B&W Research until his retirement. Terry also served on the Washington Township Fire Department for 42 years, 22 of which he spent as Chief....

Sandra L. Gampo

Sandra L. Gampo

Jul 5, 2024

Sandra L. Gampo, age 85, passed away on July 5, 2024. 

She was born on August 11, 1938, in Alliance, to Mike and Goldie (Zumpanic) Szekely.

Sandra graduated from Alliance High School. She worked at Bresson Footwear, Alliance Wholesalers, and as a baker at Coletta’s Restaurant and Dawson’s Restaurant. Sandra married John “Mitch” Gampo in Williamsburg, Virginia on June 21, 1978. She...

Joanne Allison

Joanne Allison

Jul 3, 2024

Joanne Allison, age 79, passed away on July 3, 2024.

She was born on October 25, 1944, in Youngstown, to Oliver and Lois (Lingafelt) Dressel.

Joanne graduated from Chaney High School in 1962 and Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1965. She then worked as a nurse for 44 years until her retirement from Alliance Hospital in 2011. Joanne was also...

R. June Anderson

R. June Anderson

Jul 2, 2024

R. June Anderson, age 89, passed away on July 2, 2024. 

She was born on April 8, 1935, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Carl and Hazel (Ammons) Gregg. While living there, she met and married William "Willie" Anderson. They traveled while he was in the service, but eventually made their way to Alliance, Ohio where they raised their family for more...

Shirley G. Carpenter

Shirley G. Carpenter

Jul 1, 2024

Shirley G. (Wells) Carpenter, age 79, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. 

She was born on February 24, 1945 in Sayre, PA to Fred and Evelyn (Fowler) Wells. 

Her only hobbies and passions were collecting porcelain dolls and lots of antiques. She loved her husband, children, and...

Donald Dean Stryffeler

Donald Dean Stryffeler

Jun 29, 2024

Donald Dean Stryffeler of Jackson Township, age 80, passed away on June 29, 2024. 

He was born on September 10, 1943, in Alliance, to Elmer A. and Mildred (Rowe) Stryffeler.

Don graduated from Mount Union College with a Bachelor’s in chemistry and earned an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University. He worked as a Senior Rubber Compounding Chemist for many rubber companies. 

Don was...

Mary K. Hahn

Mary K. Hahn

Jun 27, 2024

 Mary K. (Gray) Hahn, age 94, passed away on Thursday June 27, 2024 at Crandall Medical Center with her family by her side. 

 She was born on September 23, 1929, in Alliance, to John E and Mabelle (Maxwell) Gray.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Mary spent her younger years working at Thompson’s and Woolworths before staying home to take care of...

Iola B. Teal

Iola B. Teal

Jun 27, 2024

Iola B. Teal, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2024. 

She was born on June 29, 1931, in Alliance, to Louis and Anna Marie (Direnzo) Paris.

Iola graduated from Alliance High School in 1950. She worked at Woolworths, Walker Shoe Store and King’s Department Store. Iola was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Alliance Senior Center. 

Those left to...