Linda Keffer
Mar 16, 2026
Linda Sue (Susie) Keffer was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 17, 1949. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Oney of Alliance, Ohio.
Linda passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at her home in Nashville, Georgia.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Reverend Gary S. Keffer of Nashville, Georgia; her daughter, Amy (Mike) Shellem...
Melva Yonna Zuppe
Mar 16, 2026
Melva Yonna Zuppe, age 93, passed away on March 16, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1932, in Derwent, Ohio, to Harvey Ray and Arthona (McCarty) Poland.
Melva attended Alliance High School and formerly worked at Stern and Mann’s. She was a member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Anthony J. (Lorin) Zuppe,...
William "Woody" McCallum
Mar 14, 2026
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of William “Woody” McCallum who passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 79. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted pet dad.
Woody was born in Alliance, Ohio on November 29, 1946 to the late Donald & Izola McCallum He was a...
Alma Tolle
Mar 12, 2026
Alma “Robbie” Tolle, age 88, passed away on March 12, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1937, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to H. Gordon and Irene Robertson.
Alma graduated from Alliance High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science at Mount Union College. She then worked at Mount Union from 1972 until 2006.
Alma enjoyed caring for her...
Glen "Wayne" Dulaney
Mar 9, 2026
Glen “Wayne” Dulaney, age 78, passed away on March 9, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1948, in Garrison, PA, to Clifford and Erma (Park) Dulaney.
Wayne graduated from Alliance High School in 1967. He worked for Alliance Tube until his retirement in 2005. Wayne served proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Wayne loved to camp and...
Barbara J. Laubert
Mar 6, 2026
Barbara J. Laubert, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Born on September 25, 1932, Barb lived her entire life in Alliance.
A 1951 graduate of Alliance High School, she retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products Division after 33 years.
Barbara was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Homeworth. Her faith...
Martha J Bissett
Mar 4, 2026
Martha Jean "SIS" Lipply Bissett passed away on March 4, 2026 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Canton Ohio.
She was preceded by her only son, Norman "Boo" Bissett Jr.; her parents; and brothers, Sonny, Eddie and Roy.
She left behind her loving husband of 61 years, Norman Bissett; her granddaughter, Cassandra Bissett of Virginia; daughter-in-law, Franci Bissett of Virginia; brother, George (Joe)...
Dolores L. Lyons
Mar 2, 2026
Dolores Loraine “Dolly” Lyons, age 91, passed away on March 2, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born on July 6, 1934, in Jacob’s Creek, PA, to John and Jennie (Mariano) Zwolenik.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Thomas (Cheryl) Lyons, Dean (LouAnn) Lyons and Eric (Lisa) Lyons; step-daughters, Bonnie (Fred) Millard and Elaine (Michael)...
Gregg D. McGary
Feb 26, 2026
Gregg D. McGary, age 69, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1956, in New Castle, PA, to Francis and Bette (Arrow) McGary.
Gregg was a 1974 graduate of West Branch High School and worked as a package designer for Georgia Pacific.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother; his wife, Christine; son, Matthew McGary...
Elaine B. Burger
Feb 24, 2026
Elaine B. Burger, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026.
She was born December 30, 1942, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Bernard and Lorena (Michel) Ottle.
Elaine graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. After high school, she worked at the Timken Roller Bearing Company before beginning her most cherished role—loving wife and mother to her five children....
Wanda S. Phillips
Feb 23, 2026
Wanda S. Phillips, age 69, passed away on February 23, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Earl Jacobs and Patricia Cleary.
Wanda was a longtime attendee of the Sebring Church of the Nazarene. She was a wonderful singer and sang at many churches in the area. Wanda had a great sense of humor and was...
Jean Aufrance
Feb 18, 2026
Jean Aufrance was called home on February 18, 2026 and went to be with her Saviour whom she accepted as Lord of her life on July 9, 1950.
She was born November 29, 1935 to Harry and Iva (Beck) Waltz in Alliance, Ohio. She graduated from Alliance High School and was a member of Alliance Friends Church. Her most loved occupation...
Francine Carr
Feb 14, 2026
Francine Carr, age 88, passed away on February 14, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Lynn and Margaret (Frias) Baylor.
Francine graduated from high school in Campbell, California. She worked for Marlington City Schools as a secretary for Washington Elementary for 28 years, a cook for 4 years, and a bus aide until her retirement.
Francine...
Abiel "Garry" Moore
Feb 12, 2026
Abiel Garry Moore, known by most as Garry, age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus and his Father God whom he loved on February 12, 2026. He was born in Sinton, Texas on September 13, 1949, but spent most of his life in Alliance, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margarita Isela Valdez;...
June L. Luca
Feb 10, 2026
June L. Luca, age 100, passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1925, in Alliance, to James Clark and Helen (Mathis) Graham.
June graduated from Alliance High School and attended business college in Miami, Florida. She worked for National Airlines and later retired from Ro-Ker Nursing Home, where she faithfully served as Administrator.
June was a 50...
Linda Grace Seidl
Feb 8, 2026
Linda Grace Seidl, age 71, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on February 8, 2026.
She was born on September 2, 1954, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, to John “Jack” L. Seidl and E. “Grace” (Huff) Seidl.
A 1973 graduate of Aurora High School, Linda worked as an administrative assistant for the counselors while she was a student there.
After graduating, she became a bookkeeper...
William Downs
Feb 5, 2026
William Downs, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 5, 1941, in Akron, to Charles Dankanich and Alyce Radcliff.
Bill earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida and his Master’s Degree from the University of Akron. He then spent 43 years working as a chemical engineer for Babcock...
Martha Jean Johanson
Feb 4, 2026
Martha Jean Johanson, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
She was born on March 16, 1928, in Fayette County, PA, to Thomas J. and Catharine (Brown) Richards.
She graduated from Mount Union College and for over 30 years, taught at Alliance City Schools.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Carl and David Johanson; grandchildren, Rocco and Kylie;...
Dr. Douglas Cunningham
Jan 31, 2026
Dr. Douglas Cunningham, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1948, in Alliance.
Doug graduated from Marlington High School as Co-Valedictorian in 1966. He then received his Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa Society at Ohio University prior to attending Ohio...
Earlene Dailey
Jan 28, 2026
Earlene Dailey, née Thurmond, age 69, of Alliance, Ohio, peacefully made her transition and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, following an extended illness.
Earlene was born on June 28, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Earl Cecil Thurmond and Mary Lee Thurmond, née Jones. She was a proud graduate of Marlington High School,...
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