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Boyd F. Webster

Boyd F. Webster

Dec 16, 2023

Boyd F. Webster, age 92, passed away on December 16, 2023. 

He was born on October 31, 1931, in Bellview, PA, to Thomas and Bessie (Stroup) Webster.

Boyd graduated from Alliance High School in 1949. He was stationed in Austria while in the United States Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War. Boyd married Jean (Carroll) Webster on March 29, 1957. He...

Dorothy Christine Binkley

Dorothy Christine Binkley

Dec 15, 2023

 

Dorothy Christine Binkley, age 83, passed away on December 15, 2023.

She was born on May 5, 1940, in Canton, to Wade and Olga (Rich) Millard.

Dorothy graduated from Alliance High School and worked as a bus driver for Marlington Local Schools for 34 years until her retirement in 1999.  She was a Birthright member of Alliance Evangelical Friends...

Carol A. Ogline

Carol A. Ogline

Dec 12, 2023

Carol A. Ogline, age 99, of Alliance, passed away on December 12, 2023.

She was born November 3, 1924, in Cleveland Ohio to Frank and Ethel Paull.

Carol graduated from Collinwood High School as valedictorian and commencement speaker, and from Mt. Union College with a BA in sociology. She was an active member of the Tri Delta sorority. Carol met...

Marilyn L. Middleton

Marilyn L. Middleton

Dec 11, 2023

Marilyn L. (Bixler) Middleton, age 93, passed away on December 11, 2023.

She was born on June 27, 1930, in Canton, to Lester and Theora (Combs) Bixler.

Marilyn graduated from Marlboro High School in 1947. She worked as a clerk for Woolworth in Alliance and as a cook for Sigma Nu Fraternity at Mount Union. Marilyn volunteered at the Alliance...

Jarry M. Stevens

Jarry M. Stevens

Dec 6, 2023

Jarry M. Stevens, age 88, passed away on December 6, 2023.

She was born to Ray and Mildred Hahn on May 13, 1935 and has resided in Alliance most of her life. She was married to the late Robert L. Stevens.

A graduate of Bolton Elementary School, Alliance High School and Kent State University, she taught first grade at Lexington...

Helen J. Cross

Helen J. Cross

Dec 5, 2023

Helen J. Cross, age 97, passed away on December 5, 2023. She was born on June 29, 1926, in Wooster, Ohio, to John and Quintella (Orr) Tate.

Helen graduated from Alliance High School in 1944 and Mount Union College in 1948. She was in Mu Phi Music Sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Sorority, and Alpha Delta Phi Sorority. She married Edward...

Wanda E. Weast

Wanda E. Weast

Dec 5, 2023

Wanda E. (Middleton) Weast, age 88, passed away at 5:00 p.m. at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital on December 5, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was born July 6, 1935 to Letha B. (Dean) and Estel Middleton in Ironton, Ohio. She graduated from Marlboro High School and Gerber Beauty College. She worked at the Hartville Basket Factory during two summers...

Bernice L. McCullough

Bernice L. McCullough

Dec 5, 2023

Bernice L. McCullough, age 87, passed away on December 5, 2023.

She was born on October 19, 1936, in Clarington, PA, to Russell and Vera (Rex) Motter.

 Bernice worked for Jay’s and The Carnation Mall for several years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Bernice loved attending church and reading her bible. She also enjoyed cooking and baking,...

Michelle Lea Mull

Michelle Lea Mull

Dec 2, 2023

Michelle Lea Mull was born to Glen and Rhonda Joseph and Bob Mull on February 27, 1971.

She passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 peacefully after a brief illness and walked into the gates of heaven.

Michelle attended creative learning workshop in Louisville. She loved going to workshop too see her friends and staff. She was always smiling and...

Joseph B. Wagner Jr.

Joseph B. Wagner Jr.

Dec 1, 2023

Joseph B. Wagner Jr., beloved father, husband, and professor, died on December 1st, 2023.  His generosity of spirit and his radiance of love lives on. 

Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Joseph B. Wagner Sr. and Mary E. Wagner (née Drew), he was one of nine siblings, a husband, a father of three and a grandfather of three. 

After completing his...

Melissa Dawn Lane

Melissa Dawn Lane

Nov 29, 2023

 

Melissa Dawn Lane, age 48, passed away on November 29, 2023.

 

She was born on January 2, 1975, in Canton, to Thomas E. and Bobbi J. (Day) Hoover.

 

Melissa was a faithful warrior of the living God who was faithful to her unto the end. A graduate of Marlington High School, she worked various jobs as a...

Edgar L. Hall Sr.

Edgar L. Hall Sr.

Nov 28, 2023

Edgar L. Hall Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 28, 2023.

Edgar (Ed) was born on June 28, 1935 in Canton, OH to Guy and Marie Hall.

He grew up in Canton until moving to Marlboro Township over 55 years ago where he raised his family.   

Ed served honorably in...

Mark Alan Cosma

Mark Alan Cosma

Nov 27, 2023

Mark Alan Cosma (Mr. Cosma, Mr. C, Coach), age 65, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023.

He was born on May 14, 1958 to Nick and Jean Cosma.

He graduated from West Branch High School in 1977. Mark pursued a career in education as an Intervention Specialist, but he would say that he was more of a motivator. He...

Melinda M. Young

Melinda M. Young

Nov 23, 2023

Melinda M. Young, age 54, passed away on November 23, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. 

She was born on April 9, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, to Winslow and Robbie Young.

Melinda graduated from Alliance High School in 1988. She then attended The University of Akron, Central State University and Howard University in Washington DC. 

Melinda worked at the Atlanta Airport. She attended New Zion...

John H. Burkey

John H. Burkey

Nov 23, 2023

 

John H. Burkey, age 73, passed away on November 23, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on January 29, 1950, in Alliance, to Frank and Edna (Simmons) Burkey.

John graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. He was employed for 35 years servicing and installing elevators and escalators. He was a member of The Chapel in Marlboro.

John...

Deborah Mary Buchs

Deborah Mary Buchs

Nov 21, 2023

Deborah Mary Buchs, age 66, passed away on November 21, 2023.

She was born on August 17, 1957, in Alliance, to John and Wilda (Williams) Bandy.

Deborah graduated from West Branch High School. She was raised on her family farm and was a farmer, homemaker and loving mother. Deborah enjoyed going for walks, shopping, cooking, gardening, quilting, knitting, and arts...

Connie I. Sams

Connie I. Sams

Nov 20, 2023

Connie I. Sams, age 82, passed away on November 20, 2023.

She was born on February 18, 1941, in Alliance, to Floyd and Cecilia (Mosby) Fox.

Connie graduated from Alliance High School in 1959. She was a bus driver for Alliance City Schools. She was a member of First Church of God.

Connie enjoyed playing card games with her grandchildren,...

Nedra Jane Cindia

Nedra Jane Cindia

Nov 19, 2023

Nedra Jane Cindia, age 98, passed away on November 19, 2023.

She married the love of her life Mike Cindia on May 5th 1943 who passed away in 2017 just shy of 74 years of marriage.

She loved her church and being active in it; such as cooking the monthly dinners for over 22 years, organizing garage sales for charity,...

Clarie Ford

Clarie Ford

Nov 19, 2023

Clarie Ford, age 89, passed away on November 19, 2023.

She was born on September 24, 1934, in Alliance, to Brunner and Nancy (Young) Rogers.

Clarie worked as a seamstress until her retirement. She was a 50 plus year member of Second Baptist Church where she was devoted to her work as an usher and pastor’s aide. Clarie loved cooking,...

Robert Arthur Meek

Robert Arthur Meek

Nov 18, 2023

Robert Arthur Meek, age 90, of Alliance Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 18.

He was born on June 4, 1933, in Alliance to Arthur and Lucille (Gantz) Meek.

Robert was a professional salesman, working most notably for Air Rite Service Supply, Lavery Chevrolet and Crisci Food Service.  He served honorably during the Korean Conflict in the United States Air Force,...

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