Obituaries

Patricia M. Tullys

Patricia M. Tullys

Aug 9, 2017

Patricia Mae (Schmaeman) Tullys left Canterbury Villa August 9, 2017, after a long illness, to join her husband in the healing arms of the Lord. Patricia was born in Alliance October 13, 1942 to Elwood and Clara (Mudrick) Schmaeman, and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Alliance High School in 1960, and went on to work at The Fashion...

Julia Pauline (Lay) Taylor

Julia Pauline (Lay) Taylor

Aug 2, 2017

Julia Pauline (Lay) Taylor, age 88, of Salem and formerly of Alliance, passed away at 6:53 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2017, at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Salem. She was born January 20, 1929, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Lloyd L. and Mary Ann (Hammers) Lay. Julia was a member of Damascus United Methodist Church and formerly attended Alliance...

Mary Rainsberger Kibler

Mary Rainsberger Kibler

Jul 29, 2017

Mary Scott Rainsberger Kibler, age 89, lifelong resident of Alliance, passed away July 29, 2017. She was born March 12, 1928, in Alliance to Walter and Celia Scott. A 1945 graduate of Alliance High School, Mary attended Mount Union College and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority graduating in 1949. She was an elementary school teacher in...

Harry Noble Burris

Harry Noble Burris

Jul 29, 2017

Harry Noble Burris, age 78, died peacefully at Alliance Community Hospital on Saturday, July 29, 2017. A lifelong resident of Alliance, Harry is survived by his wife Darla Dee Burris (Price-Hardman), son Louis Burris, and step-children Warren Price and Shawna Price-Flanagan; his grandchildren, Brennan, Lauren and Oliver Price; granddaughter Jedi Flanagan; his brother Bill Burris; and two beloved dogs, Spike...

Robert Lee Marty

Robert Lee Marty

Jul 28, 2017

Robert Lee Marty, age 86 of Alliance, passed away at his home Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born March 28, 1931 in Alliance, Ohio to George Washington Marty and Viola (Solomon) Marty. Bob attended Alliance High School and retired after working as a Hammerman for 30 years at Transue and Williams. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was...

Margaret Anna "Marge" Swanson

Margaret Anna "Marge" Swanson

Jul 23, 2017

A fulfilled life experienced by Margaret Anna "Marge" Swanson came to a peaceful conclusion early Sunday morning July 23, 2017. The only child of Margaret and Adolf Langer, Marge, was born July 8, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York. As a young girl, Marge got to see Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig play baseball, occasionally skipped school to see a matinee...

Robert William Connerth

Robert William Connerth

Jul 20, 2017

Robert William Connerth passed away at home in Roselle, Illinois Thursday, July 20th, after a multi-year struggle with Alzheimer's dementia. He was 66 years old. Bob was born in Cincinnati and adopted by William D. and Martha F. Connerth from Alliance, Ohio. Bob's family moved to La Grange Park, Illinois, when he was young, and he graduated from Lyons Township...

Josef Teppert

Josef Teppert

Jul 19, 2017

Josef Teppert, age 86, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was born December 23, 1930, in Fillipono, Yugoslavia, to Anton and Maria (Jesch) Teppert. Josef worked as a blacksmith at Canton Drop Forge retiring in 1996, and also at Transue & Williams since 1984. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Josef is survived...

Veneta J. (Vivian) Lalli

Veneta J. (Vivian) Lalli

Jul 18, 2017

Veneta J. (Vivian) Lalli, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 surrounded by family at the Altercare of Louisville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care. A lifelong resident of Alliance, Vivian was the daughter of the late Peter and Sandrina (Sandy) Kourtis and was predeceased by her husband, Frank P. Lalli, in 1988 and granddaughter Eleni in 1997....

Annie Magda

Annie Magda

Jul 9, 2017

Annie Magda, age 88, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Canterbury Villa. She was born December 6, 1928 in Alliance, to John and Mary (Roiban) Magda. A 1947 graduate of Alliance High School, Annie was a supervisor in dietary at Alliance Community Hospital, retiring after 40 years of service. She is survived by her three nephews, John...

Judy L. (Cornett) Zorger

Judy L. (Cornett) Zorger

Jul 8, 2017

Judy L. (Cornett) Zorger, age 72, a lifelong resident of Alliance, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. A 1962 graduate of Alliance High School, Judy loved the outdoors and all of her trees that she planted and watched grow. She also loved to go fishing in her back yard pond with family and friends. Judy is survived by her husband,...

James J. Reinsel

James J. Reinsel

Jul 6, 2017

James J. Reinsel, age 59, of Alliance, passed away at 7:19 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Hospice House of Boardman. He was born June 16, 1958, in Alliance, Ohio, to James D. and Lois (Lawrence) Reinsel. Jim was a graduate of Marlington High School and employed with United Local Schools as a bus mechanic and transportation coordinator. His hobbies...

James Stuart Ingham

James Stuart Ingham

Jul 6, 2017

James "Skeet" Ingham, age 67, of Sebring, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Crandall Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio to William J. and Gladys (Schoeppler) Ingham. A 1967 graduate of West Branch High School, James attended Stark Technical College and was formerly employed by Filnor and later by B&W Tubular Products of Alliance....

Gary E. Wolf

Gary E. Wolf

Jul 5, 2017

Gary Edward Wolf, age 70, of Sebring, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his home. He was born October 8, 1947, in Friendsville, Maryland, to Hayden and Ruth (Riley) Wolf and has resided in the Sebring area since 1996. A graduate of West High School in Cleveland, Ohio, he also attended Paris Jr. College in...

James W. Brand II

James W. Brand II

Jul 2, 2017

It is with great sadness that on July 2, 2017, Jim Brand passed away suddenly at the age of 54. James Winston Brand II was born May 10, 1963 in Rome, NY to the late James Winston Brand and Doris E. (Mast) of Findlay, OH. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Melissa (Howenstine), and children Jennifer...

Timothy R. Hilker

Timothy R. Hilker

Jun 28, 2017

Timothy R. Hilker, age 74, of Streetsboro, passed away at 6:33 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at University Hospital. He was born June 11, 1943 in Ravenna, Ohio to Richard and Olive (Brock) Hilker. A 1961 graduate of Atwater High School, Timothy completed his apprenticeship with Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. as a mold maker and was employed there for...

James D. Burchfield

James D. Burchfield

Jun 28, 2017

James D. Burchfield, age 67, of North Benton, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his home. He was born September 8, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio to Wilbur and Geraldine (Martin) Burchfield. James was employed for 33 years at General Motors in Lordstown. A 32 degree Mason, Jim loved to fish, hunt, and play his guitar and...

Gregoria E. "Gloria" Milan

Gregoria E. "Gloria" Milan

Jun 28, 2017

Gregoria E. "Gloria" Milan, age 92, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born May 12, 1925, in Reno, Nevada to Elias Duvaras and Eugenia (Hildenbrandt) Duvaras. An outstanding and award winning piano, organ, music theory and harmony teacher of youth and adults for over 50 years, she was also active as an officer with the Young...

Paul M. Harsh

Paul M. Harsh

Jun 27, 2017

Paul M. Harsh, age 87, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at McCrea Manor. He was born on January 8, 1930 in New Franklin, Ohio, to Oscar L. Harsh and Alice (Mensch) Harsh Vandegrift. A graduate of Alliance High School, Paul was employed as a meat cutter at A&P for 30 years, before retiring after working at Alliance...

Helen Stoia

Helen Stoia

Jun 26, 2017

Helen Stoia 7/26/24 - 6/26/2017 Born in Alliance, Ohio Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, God and fate would have them together again. God called Helen to join her husband, Nick Stoia, who died just one month ago. We have been blessed to have had her for 92 years on this earth. Helen married Nick in 1951....