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Nancy Jean Ratliff

Nancy Jean Ratliff

Jan 17, 2025

Surrounded by her loving family in her home, our beloved Nancy peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Nancy Jean Myers, born in Alliance, OH on September 28, 1949, was the first child blessed to Eugene and Shirley (Wise/Wyss) Myers. Gene and Shirley's family would grow to include 5 more daughters and it was only...

Helen M. Tennis

Helen M. Tennis

Jan 17, 2025

Helen M. Tennis, age 79, passed away on January 17, 2025. 

She was born on May 26, 1945, in Alliance, to Fisher and Edith McGrath.

Helen retired from Thornes IGA. She was a member of the Alliance VFW and a lifetime member of the Dante Club. Helen enjoyed dancing and loved her dog, Cody. 

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

Willard Robert Beatty

Willard Robert Beatty

Jan 17, 2025

Willard Robert “Bob” Beatty, age 86, passed away on January 17, 2025. 

He was born on June 29, 1938, in Alliance.

Bob graduated from Alliance High School in 1957. He worked for Alliance Machine, B&W Research, and Ohio Air Products. Bob also served on the Lexington Township Volunteer Fire Department.

He was a member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, the Sebring Model...

Patricia L. Lallie

Patricia L. Lallie

Jan 17, 2025

Patricia L. Lallie, age 69, passed away on January 17, 2025. 

She was born on February 7, 1955, in Texas, to Paul and Dassie (Boyd) Lallie.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael (Mary Rose) Lalli, Javier (Krissy) Saucedo, and Ricardo Saucedo; daughter, Rosa Saucedo; ten grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; seven sisters, Mary Anderson, Nelda Mathes, Deborah Lallie, Sylvia Carter,...

Mason Clark French

Mason Clark French

Jan 16, 2025

Mason Clark French, age 63, passed away on January 16, 2025. 

He was born on January 15, 1962, in Alliance, to Johnnie and Augustine (Howell) French.

Mason graduated from Alliance High School. He was previously employed by Sun America. Mason loved his family and was very protective of them. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Quanise Purdy-Shipman and Taryan Raine;...

Paul A. Richards

Paul A. Richards

Jan 15, 2025

Paul A. Richards, age 62, of Beloit, passed away on January 15, 2025.

Dominick J. Polsinelli

Dominick J. Polsinelli

Jan 15, 2025

Dominick J. Polsinelli, age 74, was called home on January 15, 2025. 

He was born on December 13, 1950, in Canton, to Guido and Helen (McCluskey) Polsinelli.

Dominick attended St. Thomas Aquinas and graduated from Glen Oak High School. He worked at Timken for 15 years then worked at Roadway Trucking until his retirement. Dominick attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance...

Donley E. Ott

Donley E. Ott

Jan 7, 2025

Donley E. “Gene” Ott, age 95, of Canton, Ohio went to be with his Lord on January 7, 2025. He was born in Pinegrove, West Virginia. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orda A. Ott and Lucinda Barr; his brother, Reverend Stanley A. Ott; and sister, Ruth Schultz.

Gene married Jennice Lorraine Ott on October 30, 1954. They had three...

Kathleen A. Yeagley

Kathleen A. Yeagley

Jan 6, 2025

Kathleen A. Yeagley, age 77, passed away on January 6, 2025. 

She was born on May 2, 1947, in Alliance, to Ronald E. and Virginia G. (Demming) Beutler.

Kathleen was a baker for Super Duper and worked at Al and Dave’s Pizza. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Kathleen was a cancer survivor. She loved playing bingo with her friends...

Thomas Skelding III

Thomas Skelding III

Jan 6, 2025

Thomas Skelding III, age 75, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born in Alliance to Thomas and Bessie Skelding Jr, where he lived all his life. He attended Alliance High School and after graduating, he enlisted in the military. He was a proud veteran of the US...

Nancy J. Gimbara

Nancy J. Gimbara

Jan 6, 2025

Nancy J. Gimbara, age 82, passed away on January 6, 2025. 

She was born on December 29, 1942, in Alliance, to Henry and Elsie (Charlton) Gabble.

Nancy graduated from Alliance High School in 1961. She loved going to flea markets, cooking and camping. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Cheryl Kunz and Jim Gimbara; granddaughters, Emily Lair and Elizabeth Bagley;...

Danay Jackson

Danay Jackson

Jan 5, 2025

Danay Jackson, age 46, passed away on January 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born on May 25, 1978, in Cleveland, to F.H. and Diane Thomas.

Danay was a manager at the Bank of America in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a tremendous mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. Danay had a strong passion for life. 

Those left to cherish...

Juanita Morrow

Juanita Morrow

Jan 5, 2025

Juanita Morrow, age 96, passed away on January 5, 2025. 

She was born on November 20, 1928, in Canton, to John and Sylva (Weiss) Provance.

Juanita graduated from Minerva High School. She attended Canton Actual Business College and worked at Cleveland Clinic. 

Juanita was an active member of the Alliance Church of the Nazarene. She was involved in the Dare to Care program,...

Denise Lynn Ellis

Denise Lynn Ellis

Jan 4, 2025

Denise Lynn Ellis, age 54, passed away on January 4, 2025. 

She was born on April 2, 1970, in Glendale, California, to Barry D. and Marsha L. (Cameron) Ellis.

Denise graduated from Alliance High School in 1988. She worked at Walmart. Denise loved to read and was involved in drama clubs and the Carnation City Players. More than anything, she loved spending...

Laverne Colbert

Laverne Colbert

Jan 1, 2025

Laverne Colbert, age 72, passed away on January 1, 2025. 

She was born on February 10, 1952 to Elnora Gordon and George Sutton Sr.

Laverne was a member of Triumph God and Christ church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, bowling and pinball. Laverne also loved going to the casino and playing the Ohio Lottery. Her ‘pet’ numbers were 123 and 567.

Those left to...

Rosemary Fails

Rosemary Fails

Jan 1, 2025

Rosemary Fails, age 82, passed away on January 1, 2025. 

She was born on October 4, 1942, in Conneaut, Ohio, to Ralph and Lilyan Reo.

Rosemary graduated from Rowe High School and Mercyhurst College. She started the Latchkey program in Alliance and worked at it for 20 years. Rosemary went on to graduate from Stark State College at the age of 60.

Rosemary...

Ruth V. Spalding

Ruth V. Spalding

Dec 31, 2024

In love and light, Ruth V. Spalding left this earth December 31, 2024 at her home in Copeland Oaks, Sebring, Ohio. She lived 101 remarkable, joyful years.

Ruth was born in Salem, Ohio, on October 4, 1923, to Roy C. and Christina West. She grew up in Salem and was a 1940 graduate of Salem High School, where she met and...

John W. Coy

John W. Coy

Dec 30, 2024

John Wayne Coy, age 83, of Alliance, died the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. 

He was born October 27, 1941 in Greenford, Ohio, to Frank and Minnie Bell (Munsell) Coy. After graduating high school, John proudly served in the United States Air Force oversees in Libya, North Africa and stateside at Ellsworth Air...

Robert Hinchliffe

Robert Hinchliffe

Dec 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” Hinchliffe, 82, passed on December 28, 2024. 

He was born to the late Charles L. and Dorothy J (Burns) Hinchliffe on April 19, 1942. Bob was born in Salem, Ohio, raised in Washingtonville, and attended Leetonia Schools. Bob was involved in athletics his entire life with football in high school and at Mount Union College. He went on to...

Donna Jean Morris

Donna Jean Morris

Dec 26, 2024

Donna Jean Morris, age 86, passed away on Thursday morning, December 26, 2024 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance. 

She was born on January 18, 1938, in Salineville, Ohio, to Floyd and Alice (Erwin) Lewis. She lived most of her life in the area coming to Alliance in 1956.

Donna was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Besides her husband of...

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