Obituaries

George E. Lee, Jr

George E. Lee, Jr

Jun 24, 2016

George E. Lee Jr., 70, of Homeworth, passed away at 1:36 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2016, at Aultman Hospital. George was born December 1, 1945, in Bedford, Ohio, to George and Lillian (Kurena) Lee Sr. and spent the younger part of his life in Florida before moving to the area. He was a graduate of Seacrest High School in Florida....

Helen A. Powers

Helen A. Powers

Jun 21, 2016

Helen A. Powers, age 101, of Alliance, passed away at 12:04 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born March 29, 1915, in Salem, Ohio, to Martin and Eva (Hlavaj) Zatko. Helen attended Salem High School and was a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and Alliance Area Senior Center. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, sewing,...

Charles L. "Charlie" Sammons

Charles L. "Charlie" Sammons

Jun 19, 2016

Charles L. "Charlie" Sammons, age 78, of Alliance passed away at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1938, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to Orville and Thelma (Carrol) Sammons. Charlie had retired from Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg as a stamper for 35 years and was a member of the United Auto Workers...

Wilbert E. Bayless

Wilbert E. Bayless

Jun 18, 2016

Wilbert E. Bayless, age 88, of Alliance, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Saturday June 18, 2016 at Canterbury Villa. He was born February 25, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio to Elmer and Geneva (Green) Bayless. A career U. S. Army soldier, Mr. Bayless served during WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam and completed tours of duty in Turkey and the Dominican Republic....

Vincent M. Pisanello

Vincent M. Pisanello

Jun 16, 2016

Vincent M. Pisanello, age 91, of Sebring, passed away at 8:15 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Crandall Medical Center. He was born June 24, 1924, in Alliance, Ohio, to Michael and Antonietta (Romano) Pisanello. Vincent was a graduate of Alliance High School and the University of Chicago and was an architectural engineer for more than 40 years. A veteran...

John C. Rill

John C. Rill

Jun 15, 2016

John C. Rill, age 70, of Salem, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his home. He was born February 1, 1946, at Salem Clinic, in Salem, Ohio, to Thomas G. and Virginia (Stoffer) Rill. A 1965 graduate of West Branch High School, John then graduated in 1973 from Youngstown University, in 1976 from West Minster College...

Jerry D. Williams

Jerry D. Williams

Jun 14, 2016

Jerry D. Williams, age 79, of Alliance, passed away at 12:56 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born June 22, 1936, in Mobile, Alabama, to Jerry Evans Jr. and Nora (Miller) Evans. Jerry was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking and played basketball in high school. Survivors include her...

Chaz Williams Smith

Chaz Williams Smith

Jun 13, 2016

Chaz Williams Smith, infant son of Wayne Pol and Kayla Smith was stillborn June 13, 2016. Survivors include his parents; paternal grandparents, Brent (Kim) Pol; maternal grandparents, Wendy Beckley and Shannon Newill; aunt and uncle Jennifer and Charles Garey. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with visitation the hour...

Frank J. Hudak, Jr

Frank J. Hudak, Jr

Jun 12, 2016

Frank J. Hudak Jr., age 92, of Alliance, formerly of California, passed away at 6:23 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Community Care Center. He was born April 8, 1924, in Struthers, Ohio, to Frank Sr. and Minnie (Span) Hudak. While living in California, Frank was formerly employed with Kimberly Clark in Fullerton, California, until his retirement. A veteran of...

Roger L. Stoudt

Roger L. Stoudt

Jun 10, 2016

Roger L. Stoudt, age 87, of Homeworth, passed away at 2:45 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2016, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born September 8, 1928, in Alliance, to Homer and Helen (Smith) Stoudt. A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School, Roger worked for 43 years as a lineman for Ohio Edison. He was a member of the Ohio National...

Hazel K. Moser

Hazel K. Moser

Jun 10, 2016

Hazel K. Moser, age 94, of Alliance, passed away at 7:17 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 26, 1921 in Maximo, Ohio, to Elgie E. Bowman and Mary (Betz) Bowman-Conrad. Hazel was a 1940 graduate of Alliance High School. She was employed as a Dental Lab Technician and...

Garneth "Lish" Diefenbacher

Garneth "Lish" Diefenbacher

Jun 4, 2016

Garneth Elisha "Lish" Diefenbacher, age 83, of Canton, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1933, in Alliance, Ohio, to Joseph and Helen (Beloskey) Zelinskas. Lish was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School and a 1954 graduate of Aultman School of Nursing. She was formerly employed as an...

Kent W. Henderson

Kent W. Henderson

Jun 3, 2016

Kent W. Henderson, age 71, of Minerva, went to be with the Lord at 12:56 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2016, at his home. He was born October 23, 1944, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to William Norman and Iva Melinda (Geiger) Henderson. Kent had a bachelor's degree in business from Youngstown State University and worked as a teacher and had a long...

Jon L. Scott

Jon L. Scott

May 29, 2016

Jon L. Scott, age 50, of Alliance, passed away at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 29, 2016, at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born September 15, 1965, in Alliance, Ohio, to Rondal D. and Janice M. (Burson) Scott and was a graduate of Alliance High School. Jon was a Machinist for HW Machine in Canton and enjoyed golfing. Survivors include his...

Michael K. McFalls

Michael K. McFalls

May 27, 2016

Michael K. McFalls, age 57, of Alliance, passed away at 7:55 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2016, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born October 9, 1958, in Sylva, North Carolina, to David and Emma Lou McFalls and raised by Howard and Lilly McFalls. Mike was a loving husband and friend and was adored by all who knew him. He attended...

Charles J. Kreiner

Charles J. Kreiner

May 27, 2016

Charles J. Kreiner, age 67, of Alliance, passed away at 3:29 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born on July 27, 1948 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Steve and JoAnn Kreiner. Chuck was a retired teacher, having taught in Akron, Warren and Alliance for 30 years. He was also a wrestling coach for many years...

David M. Ulrich

David M. Ulrich

May 25, 2016

David M. Ulrich, age 51, of Alliance, passed away at 1:55 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 28, 1964, in Winter Haven, Florida, to Robert and Juakita (Tynes) Ulrich. David was employed with Colfor Manufacturing as a machinist for 24 years and Wagner Moving and Storage in Canton. He was a member of the...

Keith A. Umberger

Keith A. Umberger

May 25, 2016

Keith A. Umberger, age 73, of Alliance, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Altercare of Hartville. He was born March 20, 1943, in Alliance, Ohio, to Roy and Marguerite (Moledor) Umberger. A 1961 graduate of Marlington High School, Keith also attended Ohio University. He was employed as a supervisor with Monarch Rubber Company in Hartville for...

Mae C. Hoover

Mae C. Hoover

May 23, 2016

Mae C. Hoover, age 90, of Maximo, passed away at 9:32 a.m, Monday, May 23, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. She was born May 12, 1926 in Maximo, Ohio, to Charles and Marie (Berg) Burns. Mae was a 1944 graduate of Louisville High School. She was employed at Burns General Store in Maximo and also...

Isabel C. Kennedy

Isabel C. Kennedy

May 23, 2016

Isabel C. Kennedy, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at 2:41 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2016. She was born May 2, 1930, in Alliance, Ohio, to Herman and Isabella (Pearson) Michalk. Isabel attended Alliance High School and was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and of the Questors Sunday school class. She enjoyed gardening, and the...