Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

 

Martha L. (Messenheimer) Reed, age 79, passed away on October 11, 2023.

She was born on May 27, 1944 at Cutbank Montana Hospital, to George Walter “Walt” and Barbara June (Wilson) Messenheimer.

Martha graduated from Alliance High School in 1962 and then Hannah Mullins School of PN in 1963. She started her career as an LPN at Aultman Hospital,...

Oct 4, 2023

 

Susan Elizabeth Ranft Gates, 61, passed in her home October 4, 2023. Susan was born and raised in Arizona to Harold and Dotty Ranft.  At 17, Susan moved to Ohio where she met her love, made a home, raised a family, and enjoyed life to the fullest the remainder of her days. Susan is survived by her husband, children,...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Edison Napier Jr. was born September 10, 1938 in Gilbertown, Alabama to Edison Sr. and Carrie Napier.

Edison Napier Jr., a.k.a. Nip, was a veteran of the US Air Force. He could fix any car that was put in front of him. He loved fishing, Bingo, and always played the Ohio Lottery. He was quite an athlete and worked...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Kent William Walter, age 70, passed away on October 3, 2023.

He was born on November 23, 1952, in Alliance, to Floyd Sr. and Frances (Formby) Walter.

Kent worked for, then owned, Walter Heating and Cooling, a company started by his father in 1942, until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Alliance for over...

Oct 2, 2023

 

Donna J. Kelly, age 80, passed away on October 2, 2023.

She was born on April 30 1943, in Sebring, to Thomas and Ethel (McDonough) Newcomer.

Donna was a member of First Assembly Church of God.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dale L. Kelly; her sons, Donald (Brenda) Newcomer and David (Carol) Newcomer; and a...

Oct 1, 2023

C. Dolores “Dee” Lapp, age 93, passed away on October 1, 2023.

She was born on September 21, 1930, in Wheeling, WV, to Clarence and Louella (Hawkins) Greek.

Dee graduated from Alliance High School in 1949. She was a beautician and beauty school instructor. Dee operated her own shop in Alliance for several years.

She was a lifetime member of...

Sep 28, 2023

Carla Alysia Royster, 69, of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Carla was born August 11, 1954 in Alliance to the late Freddie Morris and William Townes.

Carla loved her family and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved cooking, watching Sara Jakes and spending...

Sep 27, 2023

John F. Holsopple, age 67, passed away on September 27, 2023 at his home.

He was born on December 18, 1955, in Alliance, to Forest M. and Marie Mae (Altop) Holsopple.

He graduated from Marlington High School in 1974. John was the owner operator of John Holsopple Milk Transport.

He was an avid golfer and bowler and belonged to several...

Sep 20, 2023

 

 

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Evelyn Louise Burbick Yaggi, of Beloit, Ohio, passed away September 20, 2023, at the age of 97.

  

She was born August 20, 1926, in Beloit, daughter of Orville Burbick and Emma Brunner Burbick.

 

Evelyn was a soft-spoken, patient, and kindhearted person who cared for her family, her community, and those...

Sep 17, 2023

Together Again- Kenneth Marshall Brown, age 97, passed away on September 17, 2023 at McCrea Manor Nursing Home.

Born on February 21, 1926, Ken was a lifelong resident of Alliance. On September 22, 1951 he married his wife of 70 years, Doris Rufibach. Ken and Doris were parents to three sons, Keith (Margaret), David (Anjie), and the...

Sep 16, 2023

Golden “Butch” Richard Engle, age 92, passed away on September 16, 2023.

He was born on April 12, 1931, in Beloit, Ohio, to Golden J. and Doris (Webber) Engle.

Butch enlisted in the United States Army when he was 17 years old. He was a Sgt. First Class and earned a Korean Service Medal, six...

Sep 14, 2023

Phyllis Weber, age 93, of Atwater, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1929, in Akron, to Stephen and Opal Oakes.Phyllis graduated from South High School and continued her education at Akron University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She returned to Akron University after her children were raised and graduated in...

Sep 13, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Huffman Sr., age 97, passed away on September 13, 2023.

He was born on November 11, 1925, in Alliance, to Willard and Gertrude (Meadows) Huffman.

Bob attended Alliance High School. He worked for B&W Tube in Alliance for 37 years until his retirement in 1983. Bob served honorably in the Army in...

Sep 13, 2023

Together Again-

Janet Irene Borland, age 95, passed away on September 13, 2023.

She was born on June 25, 1928 in Kensington Ohio to Stella Belle Reed and Riley Hargest Hutson.

Janet married Robert Clark Borland in Carroll, Ohio on June 29, 1946. She retired from Alliance Manufacturing after working over 40 years....

Sep 11, 2023

John Lewis Wheeler, age 91, passed away on September 11, 2023.

He was born on April 7, 1932, in Fleshing, Ohio, to Cecil J. and Lela (Foreman) Wheeler.

John worked as a maintenance welder for Ford Motor Company, Canton Forge, B&W Rush St. and Maritime Boat Company. He retired in 1994 with over 25 years...

Sep 10, 2023

Charles John Plavka, age 80, passed away on September 10th, 2023.

Charles was born January 11th, 1943 in Wolf Run, Ohio to John and Olga (Gubanez), Plavka. Charles was a man known by many names and professions.

He was known as John, Charlie, Chuck, but mostly known as CJ. CJ was a taxidermist, as well...

Sep 8, 2023

Orm J. “Smitty” Smith, age 78, passed away on September 8, 2023.

He was born on April 24, 1945, in Alliance, to Ormond and Irene (Lare) Smith.

He graduated from Marlington High School in 1963. Orm worked for Transue and Williams until his retirement.

Orm’s love for nature included fishing, hunting, gardening and...

Sep 6, 2023

 

Dorothy Jeanne (Taylor) Tonges passed away on September 6, 2023.  She was 98.

Dorothy was born on January 9, 1925, in Dayton, Ohio, to Burton A. and Margaret (Fanning) Taylor.  She graduated from Sidney High School where she excelled in foreign language.  Dorothy graduated at the top of her class from the College of Wooster in 1946 with dual...

Sep 3, 2023

Evelyn Avery, age 84, passed away on September 3, 2023.

She was born on November 28, 1938, in Macon, Mississippi to Sam Payton Jr. and Florean May Fortner. Evelyn was raised by her father, Roosevelt Fortner.

She worked in the laundry at Copeland Oaks for 25 years and was a homemaker. Evelyn was a member...

Aug 30, 2023

Bruce C. Miller, age 66, passed away on August 30, 2023.

He was born on March 27, 1957, in Riverside, California, to George and Donna (Carlisle) Miller.

Bruce graduated from Alliance High School in 1975 and Kent State in 1979. He worked for the Ohio EPA Emergency Response team for 30 years and served the...