Obituaries

Paulette D. Kachilla

Paulette D. Kachilla

May 13, 2025

Paulette Dietz Kachilla, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 8, 1955, in Washington D.C., to Paul and Evelyn (Duckworth) Dietz.

A graduate of Radford University, Paulette earned her bachelor’s degree in geography and spent 16 years as an Intelligence Analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency. She then became a professor...

Linda Sue Chapman

Linda Sue Chapman

May 13, 2025

Linda Sue Chapman, age 81, passed away on May 13, 2025.

She was born on September 20, 1943, in Mansfield, to E. Paul and Marion Howard.

Linda worked at Alliance Wear, Doggie Depot and Gay Thomas Gift Shop. She enjoyed camping and collecting seashells, lighthouses, and cookbooks.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Chapman; children, Jennifer (Paul) Wallace, James...

Isabelle D. Ahlstrom

Isabelle D. Ahlstrom

May 12, 2025

Isabelle D. Ahlstrom, age 97, of Alliance, passed away on May 12, 2025.

She was born August 26, 1927 to William C. & Florence (Stahl) Hunt.

Isabelle was a 1945 graduate of Alliance High School.

She worked for 19 years as a waitress at the Alliance Country Club.

Isabelle was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she was extremely active with Senior...

Cora B. Jefferson

Cora B. Jefferson

May 4, 2025

Cora B. Jefferson, 82, entered into rest on May 4, 2025.

She was born on December 3, 1942, in Worth County, Georgia, to Cecil and Willie D. (Hargrove) Jefferson.

Cora was a member of Second Baptist Church. She sang in the choir. Her favorite song was “Trouble In My Way.” She served with Women-In-White, the Usher Board and Kitchen Committee. Cora was...

Michael John Wagner

Michael John Wagner

May 4, 2025

Michael John Wagner, age 43, passed into the arms of Jesus on May 4, 2025.

He was born on July 28, 1981, in Alliance, to David and Bonnie (Brown) Wagner.

Michael graduated from Alliance High School in 2000. He then went on to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology from the University of Akron.

Michael attended the Christian Missionary Alliance...

Doris F. Mitchell

Doris F. Mitchell

May 3, 2025

Doris F. Mitchell, age 92, passed away on May 3, 2025.

She was born on September 11, 1932, in Yellow Creek, PA to Harvey and Alice (Ritchey) Clark.

Doris met her husband, Dennis Mitchell at Cogan’s Diner in Everett, PA. She worked as a waitress until her family started to get larger. Doris moved to Ohio with her husband and 8 children...

Gleneta Kay Ray

Gleneta Kay Ray

May 2, 2025

Gleneta “Kay” Ray, age 83, passed away on May 2, 2025.

She was born on March 18, 1942, in Salem, Ohio, to Glenn W. and Loeta M. (Caldwell) Shaffer.

Kay was the owner of Shaffer’s Diner.

She enjoyed going to craft shows and traveling. More than anything, Kay loved spending time with her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Elliana Joy White

Elliana Joy White

May 1, 2025

Elliana Joy White, age 17, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 1, 2025, following extended complications from a second bilateral lung transplant, performed in October 2023. She was born on April 18, 2008, in Canton, Ohio, to Rob and Gina (Krabill) White. Her family is deeply grateful to the donor families who gave Elliana the...

Arlene L. Bielz

Arlene L. Bielz

May 1, 2025

Arlene L. Bielz, age 86, passed away from respiratory failure on May 1, 2025.

She was born on September 23, 1938 in Alliance, OH to Oscar and Kathryn (Lowry) Oyster.

She graduated from Louisville High School in 1956. Arlene retired from Custom Poly Bag in Marlboro after 32 years.

Those left to cherish her memory are children, Tim (Shirley) Bielz of Minerva, Susan...

Patricia Jayne Fecik

Patricia Jayne Fecik

Apr 30, 2025

Patricia Jayne Fecik, age 86, passed away on April 30, 2025.

She was born on March 31, 1939, in Alliance, to John and Mary Miza.

Patricia graduated from Alliance High School in 1957. She worked in medical records at Alliance Hospital and previously worked at Alliance Machine and Lamborn Floral.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Richard Fecik.

She was preceded in...

Mildred G. Shreve

Mildred G. Shreve

Apr 29, 2025

NOTICE: The service times for Millie's service that will be published in the ALLIANCE REVIEW NEWSPAPER will be INCORRECT.  The CORRECT times for her service will be Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00 with a visitation from 12:00-1:00 prior to the service.  Our website and the obituary on the Alliance Review Website will also reflect the CORRECT TIMES.  The physical...

Kevin E. Mayle

Kevin E. Mayle

Apr 27, 2025

Kevin E. Mayle, age 58, passed away on April 27, 2025.

He was born on December 8, 1966, in Canton, to Rex and Wyneva (Kennedy) Mayle.

Kevin graduated from Walsh College and worked for USPS for 27 years. He served honorably in the United States Army.

Kevin enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also collected die cast model cars.

Those left to cherish his memory...

Linda M. Woods

Linda M. Woods

Apr 27, 2025

Linda M. Woods, age 72, passed away on April 27, 2025.

She was born on June 8, 1952, in Akron, to Robert and Elaine (Wells) McCutcheon.

Linda graduated from Springville High School in 1971. She worked at the Assembly of God Daycare in Ravenna and was a member of Truth Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, William and...

Nancy J. Weiser

Nancy J. Weiser

Apr 27, 2025

Nancy J. Weiser, age 86, passed away on April 27, 2025.

She was born on March 1, 1939 to Eldred Bud and Wynola (Long) Craig.

Nancy graduated from Minerva High School in 1957. She worked for many years as a secretary and bookkeeper then went on to raising her family full time.

Nancy was a member of Massillon Garden Club and St. Michael’s...

Cecilia Ann Waggoner

Cecilia Ann Waggoner

Apr 26, 2025

Cecilia Ann Waggoner, lovingly known as “CeCe Ann”, age 85 of Marlboro Township passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2025.

She was born on May 12, 1939 to Henry and Cecelia Lewis.

Cecilia graduated from Marlboro High school and attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.

She was a dedicated nurse for 30 years at Molly Stark Hospital where she made countless long lasting...

David W. Fletcher

David W. Fletcher

Apr 25, 2025

David W. “BigTyme” Fletcher, age 49, passed away on April 25, 2025.

He was born on August 4, 1975, in Canton, to Renee King.

David attended Alliance City Schools. He was an avid golfer, content creator and artist. His greatest accomplishment in life was being a caring and loving father.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother; fiancé, Katie Fletcher; children...

Beverly Ann Thomas

Beverly Ann Thomas

Apr 25, 2025

Beverly Ann Thomas, age 75, passed away on April 25, 2025.

She was born on March 26, 1950, in Alliance, to Vivian S. Thomas and Tam Edwards.

Beverly worked as a rose cutter for Lamorne’s and also stocked at JC Penney. She attended Feed My Sheep church.

Beverly enjoyed reading, painting statues and crocheting.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Almetrias...

William R. Clark

William R. Clark

Apr 24, 2025

William R. Clark, age 83, passed away on April 24, 2025.

He was born on July 19, 1941, in Soldier, Kentucky, to Audrey and Lena Mae (Stigall) Clark.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wanda Clark; his daughters, DeAnn Clark and Chrystal Clark; son, Frank Kocab; step-daughter, Cheryl Seifer; grandchildren, Christopher Shaffer; Bethany Grimm, Alice, Lydia, and Tommy; two...

Richard C. Hilles

Richard C. Hilles

Apr 23, 2025

Richard C. Hilles, age 84, passed away on April 23, 2025.

He was born on July 23, 1940, in Alliance, to Richard and Ann Cunin Hilles.

Richard graduated from Mount Union College and worked as a systems analyst for IBM and Roadway Trucking. He also taught 8th grade math at Souers Middle School in Canton. Richard was a member of Sigma Nu...

Donna A. Russell

Donna A. Russell

Apr 22, 2025

Donna A. Russell, age 93, passed away on April 22, 2025.

She was born on August 23, 1931, in Salem, Ohio, to John. J. and Harriette Moore Mudrick and moved to Alliance as a small child.

Donna graduated from Alliance High School in 1949. She worked for many years as a church secretary, as well as working at Mount Union College and...