Obituaries

Sam V. Cotton

Sam V. Cotton

Nov 24, 2014

Sam V. Cotton, age 84, of Alliance, passed away at 9:34 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2014, at his home. He was born September 18, 1930, in Alliance, Ohio, to Joseph and Providence Cotton. He was a graduate of Alliance High School and received training as a baker and a tool and die maker. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Elizabeth L. "Liz" Jones

Elizabeth L. "Liz" Jones

Nov 23, 2014

Elizabeth L. "Liz" Jones, age 86, of Beloit, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, at her son's home. She was born July 8, 1928, in Maximo, Ohio to Allen and Margaret (Polus) Oswalt. Elizabeth was a Jehovah Witness and a homemaker who enjoyed being with her grandchildren, gardening and caring for her pets. Survivors include two daughters, Nora (Richard) Gossiaux...

Pamela B. Beck

Pamela B. Beck

Nov 22, 2014

Pamela B. Beck, age 54, of Beloit, passed away at 1:06 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born November 2, 1960 in Alliance, Ohio to Daniel J. and Roberta A. (Randolph) Qualk. A 1979 graduate of Waterloo High School, Pam worked for more than 30 years at Buckeye Packaging. Pam was a proud member of...

Matthew P. Crowe

Matthew P. Crowe

Nov 20, 2014

Matthew P. Crowe, age 46, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at his home. He was born March 5, 1968 to Michael Crowe and Loretta Kay (Bissett) Crowe. A graduate of Minerva High School, Matt did his post-grad studies at Drage to become a Metal Lathe Specialist, being in the top of his class in metal lathe work....

Julie Ann Craig Gillman

Julie Ann Craig Gillman

Nov 16, 2014

Julie Ann Craig Gillman, age 37, of Akron, passed away at 12:50 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 2014, at her home. She was born November 3, 1977, at Alliance Community Hospital, to Ronald and Kimberly (Cameron) Craig and was a resident of the Alliance vicinity all her life. Julie was a graduate of West Branch High School and employed as a...

Richard Alan Humphrey

Richard Alan Humphrey

Nov 16, 2014

Richard Alan Humphrey, age 60, of Homeworth, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 2014, at McCrea Manor. He was born December 10, 1953, in Alliance, Ohio, to Norman and Patricia (Swindell) Humphrey. Dick was a 1972 graduate of West Branch High School and was self-employed. He was a very generous, giving person and his many friends and neighbors...

Julie Ann Craig Gillman

Julie Ann Craig Gillman

Nov 16, 2014

Julie Ann Craig Gillman, age 37, of Akron, passed away at 12:50 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 2014, at her home. She was born November 3, 1977, at Alliance Community Hospital, to Ronald and Kimberly (Cameron) Craig and was a resident of the Alliance vicinity all her life. Julie was a graduate of West Branch High School and employed as a...

Virginia R. Reed

Virginia R. Reed

Nov 16, 2014

Virginia R. (Aebi) Reed, age 95, of Cleveland, formerly of Alliance, passed away at 5:10 a.m., Sunday, November 16, 2014, at A.M. McGregor Supportive Living. She was born November 12, 1919, in Beloit, Ohio, to John and Nellie (Urig) Aebi, and lived most of her life in the Alliance area. Virginia was a high school graduate, a homemaker, volunteered at...

Virginia R. Reed

Virginia R. Reed

Nov 16, 2014

Virginia R. (Aebi) Reed, age 95, of Cleveland, formerly of Alliance, passed away at 5:10 a.m., Sunday, November 16, 2014, at A.M. McGregor Supportive Living. She was born November 12, 1919, in Beloit, Ohio, to John and Nellie (Urig) Aebi, and lived most of her life in the Alliance area. Virginia was a high school graduate, a homemaker, volunteered at...

Richard Alan Humphrey

Richard Alan Humphrey

Nov 16, 2014

Richard Alan Humphrey, age 60, of Homeworth, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 2014, at McCrea Manor. He was born December 10, 1953, in Alliance, Ohio, to Norman and Patricia (Swindell) Humphrey. Dick was a 1972 graduate of West Branch High School and was self-employed. He was a very generous, giving person and his many friends and neighbors...

Mary J. Lee

Mary J. Lee

Nov 13, 2014

Mary J. Lee, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home November 13, 2014, in Whitehall, Montana, with her family around her. She was born February 12, 1922, in Girard, Ohio. Her parents, Albert and Marta (Popovich) Yamsek, emigrated from Slovenia. She grew up on the family farm and attended Vienna High School. Mary and George Lee, Jr. were married...

Betty L. Bircher

Betty L. Bircher

Nov 10, 2014

Betty L. Bircher, age 93, of Damascus, passed away at 10:25 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2014, at her home. She was born January 12, 1921, in Beloit, Ohio, to C.T. and Unity (Stanley) Shreve and was a lifelong area resident. Betty was a 1938 graduate of Goshen High School and a 1942 graduate of the College of Wooster with a...

Shelly D. Byrne

Shelly D. Byrne

Nov 8, 2014

Shelly D. Byrne, age 63, of Homeworth, passed away at 11:50 p.m. November 8, 2014 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born September 17, 1951 in Canton, Ohio to Glenwood and Bette (Widener) Sutton. A graduate of Minerva High School, Shelly was a very active and involved member of Freeburg Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed crafting, traveling, and spending...

Robert W. Warren

Robert W. Warren

Nov 6, 2014

Robert Walter Warren, age 91, of Alliance, passed away at 4:11 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born February 26, 1923, in Alliance, Ohio, to Lester and Mary (Stroump) Warren and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1942, Ohio Christian College and the National Radio Institute of Washington D.C....

Joyce V. Stouffer

Joyce V. Stouffer

Nov 6, 2014

Joyce V. Stouffer, age 78, of Alliance, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014, at her home. She was born June 6, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Clifford and Wilma (Roecker) Stouffer and has resided in the Alliance area since 1950. Joyce was a 1954 graduate of Alliance High School and a 1958 graduate of Mount Union College and attended Pittsburgh...

Richard Jay Hurford

Richard Jay Hurford

Nov 1, 2014

Richard J. "RJ or Dick" Hurford, age 94, of Alliance, passed on to the home of his Lord, after a four year illness Saturday, November 1, 2014, at his daughter's home with his family at his side. He was previously of 12th St. and Burt Avenue in Alliance and was living with his daughter, Judith (Larry) Kosiba on Georgetown St....

Glen Gaugler

Glen Gaugler

Oct 31, 2014

Glen Gaugler, age 62, of Newton Falls, went to be with the Lord at 6:42 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2014, at Alliance Community Hospital with his family by his side. He was born July 29, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to Weldon and Ruth (Endler) Gaugler. A member of Salem Realife Assembly of God, Glen loved being around people and enjoyed...

W. (Mama Jean) Keele

W. (Mama Jean) Keele

Oct 25, 2014

On October 25, 2014, God lifted a very special lady, Mama Jean (Ferrell) Keele, up into his loving arms. Mom and Dad are together again, holding hands and catching up on all that they have missed these last 15 years. She was born November 25, 1935, in Long Bottom, Ohio, to William and Elsie (Miller) Ferrell and came to Sebring...

Armada F. Ray

Armada F. Ray

Oct 24, 2014

Armada F. Ray, age 92, of Alliance, passed away at 3:42 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2014, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born July 18, 1922, in Homeworth, Ohio, to Kenneth and Hattie (Oyster) Heestand. A member of Silver Park Church of Christ for 63 years, Mrs. Ray taught bible class for 40 years. She enjoyed gardening, especially growing flowers...

Richard C. Miller

Richard C. Miller

Oct 21, 2014

Richard C. Miller, age 61, of Alliance, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born September 5, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to Clyde and Pauline (Price) Miller. Richard was a 1971 graduate of Marlington High School and employed by Sugardale Fresh Mark for 39 years. He was a member of the First...