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Doris M. Livengood

Doris M. Livengood

Dec 22, 2024

Together Again- Doris M. Livengood, age 96, passed away on December 22, 2024. 

She was born on January 22, 1928, in Alliance, to Harold and Estella (Borton) Day.

Doris graduated from Alliance High School and received her RN degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She worked in the surgery department at Alliance Community Hospital for 44 years until her retirement in...

William Lindsay Wallace

William Lindsay Wallace

Dec 17, 2024

William L. “Bill” Wallace, age 58, passed away on December 17, 2024. 

He was born on November 19, 1966, in Alliance, to George and Martha (Pilmer) Wallace.

Bill graduated from West Branch High School in 1985. He worked at Valley Forge, Ohio Drill and Tool Company, Quaker Manufacturing and Faxon Manufacturing. 

Bill loved to play and coach baseball. He also loved American History...

Mary Bodirnea

Mary Bodirnea

Dec 16, 2024

 Mary (Lee) Bodirnea, age 102, passed away on December 16, 2024. 

 She was born on December 26, 1921, in Alliance, to George and Anna Lee.

Mary graduated from Alliance High School and during WWII she worked at Alliance Manufacturing. After the war she dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She volunteered at Alliance Community Hospital and Rockhill Elementary School...

Emma F. Bebout

Emma F. Bebout

Dec 15, 2024

Together Again-Emma F. Bebout, age 90, passed away on December 15, 2024. 

She was born on July 28, 1934, in Gassaway, WV, to James Minter and Goldie Beatrice (McTheney) Brady.

Emma graduated from Gassaway High School in 1952. She was a member of Cambridge Church of the Nazarene since 2009. Emma worked as the church librarian and taught Sunday School. She enjoyed...

Larry Lee Shade

Larry Lee Shade

Dec 12, 2024

 Together Again- Larry Lee Shade, age 81, passed away on December 12, 2024. 

 He was born on December 26, 1942 in Alliance, to Lawrence & Maxine Shade. Larry & Donna were married on February 29, 1964.

Larry prioritized being a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family treasures the wonderful memories they have of him. He enjoyed working in produce as a...

Louise Annette McAlister

Louise Annette McAlister

Dec 10, 2024

Mrs. Louise Annette McAlister, age 84, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home. 

She was born on April 12, 1940, in Paulding County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Jason Arron Pitts and Clara Queen Pitts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Carl Leslie McAlister;...

Marilyn Kay Williamson

Marilyn Kay Williamson

Dec 10, 2024

Marilyn Kay Williamson, age 79, passed away on December 10, 2024 after a five and a half year illness at Canterbury Villa. 

She was born on April 14, 1945, in to Mervin and Thelma (Kail) Booth.

Marilyn worked for the Alliance City Schools as a cook for over 40 years. 

She enjoyed crafting and crocheting. Marilyn loved to travel; including trips to Hawaii,...

Dorothy A. Emmons

Dorothy A. Emmons

Dec 6, 2024

Dorothy A. “Doo” Emmons, age 83, passed away on December 6, 2024. 

She was born on February 16, 1941 in Alliance, to Lawrence and Lucille (Shoup) Mohr.

Dorothy enjoyed golfing and traveling. She loved to be outside and listening and singing to music. Dorothy was also known for her love of chocolate, especially M&M’s. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her son,...

Marie J. Shanks

Marie J. Shanks

Dec 2, 2024

Marie J. Shanks, age 88, passed away on December 2, 2024. 

She was born on October 13, 1936, in Canton, to Vernon and Dorothy (Devers) Scott.

Marie was a graduate of Alliance High School and worked at Mount Union College for over 33 years until her retirement. She was a member of Aldersgate Family Methodist Church and the Alliance Senior Center. 

Those left...

Roy C. Guess

Roy C. Guess

Nov 30, 2024

Roy C. Guess, age 91, passed away on November 30th, 2024 at his home in Alliance, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born March 25th 1933 in Altoona, Alabama to the late Mayburn Alfred and Grace Elizabeth (Bolton) Guess.

Roy married Ruth Brunner July 17, 1954 in Manhattan, Kansas while serving in the United States Army during the Korean War....

Sherrie Oliver

Sherrie Oliver

Nov 27, 2024

Sherrie Marie Oliver, age 77, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2024. 

She was born on July 23, 1947, in Akron, to Arthur and Gladys ‘Jackie’ (Mansell) Plueddemann.

A graduate of Stow High School, Sherrie was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in South Carolina where she enjoyed volunteering and also attended Damascus Friends Church here in Ohio.

Sherrie truly loved her family...

Dorothy J. Burkhart

Dorothy J. Burkhart

Nov 20, 2024

Dorothy J. Burkhart, age 97, passed away at her home on November 20, 2024. 

She was born on June 9, 1927, in Alliance, to Robert and Gladys (Oswald) Waffler.

Dorothy was a cook at West Branch Schools for 13 years. She was a member of Salem First Friends Church. Dorothy enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Gladys June Seevers

Gladys June Seevers

Nov 18, 2024

Gladys June (Persinger) Seevers, age 96, passed away on November 18, 2024. 

She was born on June 3, 1928, in Salem, Ohio, to Cecil and Ethel (Kelly) Persinger.

Gladys graduated from Alliance High School in 1950. She taught baton at various dance studios and on her own. Gladys was a member of the National Baton Twirling Association, Twirling Unlimited, and Drum Majorettes...

Emma DeHart

Emma DeHart

Nov 18, 2024

The beautiful and generous Emma Reynolds DeHart passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 18, 2024, to reunite with her Savior and family in Heaven. Before her passing, Emma’s final words to her family were that all she ever wanted in life was to be a good mother and grandmother. Emma more than exceeded her life’s goal.

Emma was...

Bradford Love

Bradford Love

Nov 3, 2024

Bradford Love, age 62, passed away on November 3, 2024. 

He was born on June 14, 1962 in Alliance to Rhoderick and Barbara Love. 

He served in the Army for 10 years and did multiple tours overseas. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Dremus (Bridgette) Brown, Kodi Love, Keisha Kemp, Kaveh (Aliesha) Love, K'Trez (Jayvia) Love and Kieon Love; Brothers,...

Yong Ye Mathers

Yong Ye Mathers

Nov 1, 2024

Yong Ye (Choe) Mathers, age 79, went home to be with the Lord and to rest in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, November 1, 2024. 

She was born on December 5, 1944, in South Korea and moved to the United States with her husband in 1966.

A member of the Canton Korean United Methodist Church, Yong was a very loving...

Donald L. Weibush

Donald L. Weibush

Oct 29, 2024

Donald Lee Weibush, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. 

He was born on March 3, 1955, in Alliance, to George E. and Pearl (Crowe) Weibush.

Per Donald’s wishes, no services will be held.

Shirley Ann Moulin

Shirley Ann Moulin

Oct 29, 2024

Shirley Ann (Aliesch) Moulin, age 89, passed away on October 29, 2024. 

She was born on January 15, 1935, in Saginaw, MI, to Christian and Lula (Pegg) Aliesch.

Shirley graduated from Alliance High School in 1952. She was a member of Vine Street United Methodist Church. Shirley worked at Carlile Clothing, Vickie Wayne Clothing in Green Valley, Arizona, Sugardale, and Custom Poly...

Henry F. Leasure Jr.

Henry F. Leasure Jr.

Oct 27, 2024

Henry F. “Hank” Leasure Jr., age 79, while surrounded by family, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on October 27, 2024, following a courageous 8-month battle with Glioblastoma.

He was born on February 26, 1945, in Alliance to the late Henry F. Leasure Sr. and Ruth (Floor) Leasure Thomas.

Hank began his career at Morgan Engineering becoming a Journeyman...

Jack L. Snodgrass

Jack L. Snodgrass

Oct 26, 2024

Jack L. Snodgrass, age 75, passed away on October 26, 2024. 

He was born on May 27, 1949, in Ravenna, to Denton and Joyce (Randall) Snodgrass.

Jack graduated from the last class at Atwater High School. He then went on to receive his Bachelors’ degree in social science from The University of Akron. Jack worked as a bartender at the Owl Grill...

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