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Maxine C. Lastivka

Maxine C. Lastivka

Jun 3, 2012

Maxine C. Lastivka, age 88, of Alliance, died at 9:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Altercare of Alliance. She was born February 29, 1924, in Salem, Ohio, to Robert L. and Muriel (Elder) Crum. A 1942 graduate of Alliance High School, Maxine was a 70 year member of Christ United Methodist Church and a member of the Protheon Sunday...

Ruth E. Hartzell

Ruth E. Hartzell

Jun 1, 2012

Ruth E. (Grant) Hartzell, age 88, of Alliance died at 11:10 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at Aultman Hospital. She was born June 2, 1923, in Alliance, the daughter of the late Lew and Jennie Grant, and was a lifetime resident of Alliance. Ruth, a 1941 graduate of Louisville High School, was a seamstress, homemaker and a member of the...

Daniel Paul Swonger

Daniel Paul Swonger

May 29, 2012

Daniel Paul Swonger, age 38, of Louisville, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 as the result of an accident on Easton St. Daniel was born July 16, 1973 in Canton, Ohio to Robert and Carol (Baker) Swonger. A graduate of Marlington High School, Daniel formerly worked for Trelleborg for twelve years. The most important things to Daniel...

Charles William Weiser

Charles William Weiser

May 28, 2012

Charles William Weiser, 77, of Massillon, Ohio, died at Mercy Medical Center, Monday, May 28, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born August 13, 1934, the son of Ethel and William Weiser. Charles graduated from Minerva High School in 1952. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division...

Mary Jane Gampo

Mary Jane Gampo

May 28, 2012

Mary Jane Gampo, age 83, of Alliance, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born December 14, 1928, in Darlington, Pennsylvania, to Pete and Anna (Mirron) Nutial. Mary Jane graduated from Alliance High School and previously worked at the Ravenna Arsenal as a Security Guard. Survivors include her children, Wesley P. Gampo, John...

David R. Davenport

David R. Davenport

May 24, 2012

David R. Davenport, age 56, of Alliance, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012, at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 19, 1956, in Orrville, Ohio, to William J and Anna L. (Umpleby) Davenport. David graduated from Hoover High School in 1974 and attended Stark State College. He formerly worked at Alliance Castings...

Edwin G. Baker

Edwin G. Baker

May 23, 2012

Edwin G. Baker, 85, of Windermere, Florida, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Orlando. Eddie was born August 26, 1926, in Alliance, Ohio, the son of the late Glenn P. and Mabel Duncan Baker. He grew up in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School, before serving in the US Army, European Theater, during WWII. After the war, Eddie...

Jacob D. May

Jacob D. May

May 23, 2012

Jacob D. May, age 65, of Alliance, died at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday May 23, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born February 25, 1947, in Alliance, Ohio, to George W. May Sr. and Rosetta K. (Brunner) May. Jacob formerly attended Bolton United Methodist Church. He attended Alliance High School and worked as a truck driver for Kuntzman Trucking. Survivors...

LaVerne Bernice Iacangelo

LaVerne Bernice Iacangelo

May 19, 2012

LaVerne Bernice Iacangelo, age 85, of Cleveland, Ohio, and formerly of Washington D.C., passed away at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Bel-Air Care Center of Alliance, Ohio. She was born October 21, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank and Helenmay (Stroth) Neuman. LaVerne graduated from Roosevelt High School in Washington, D.C. and attended Maryland University. She was employed...

Rev. Fr. Raymond J. Samoila

Rev. Fr. Raymond J. Samoila

May 18, 2012

Rev. Fr. Raymond J. Samoila, age 97, of North Canton, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, at Shepherd's Gate Assisted Living in Hartville. Fr. Ray was born January 30, 1915, in Newark, Ohio, to Joseph and Paraschiva (Mihu) Samoila. A graduate of Alba-Iula High School in Romania, Fr. Ray attended the University of King Carol I in Bucharest, Romania. He...

DeWayne E. Hoffmeyer

DeWayne E. Hoffmeyer

May 17, 2012

DeWayne E. Hoffmeyer, age 69, of Alliance, died at 2:25 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Sebring, December 22, 1942, to Mervin W. and Ruth L. (Allcorn) Hoffmeyer. DeWayne attended Berlin Center and Sebring schools, was employed as a truck driver and retired from the City of Alliance Street Department after more than...

Jeanette E. Boyce Mohr

Jeanette E. Boyce Mohr

May 9, 2012

Jeanette E. Mohr, age 93, of Alliance, died at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Community Care Center. She was born September 11, 1918, in Alliance, to Russell Ruff and Vera (Walker) Ruff. Jeanette graduated from Alliance High School in 1937, attended Alliance Business College and formerly worked for Universal Cooperatives. A lifetime member of the First Christian Church...

Fred Schukert

Fred Schukert

May 5, 2012

Fred Schukert, age 54 of Homeworth, died at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, after a sudden illness. He was born January 23, 1958 in Salem, Ohio to Herman C. and Margaret (Chavul) Schukert. Fred is survived by Molly Granger of Homeworth; son, Fred C. Schukert of Canton, daughters, Angela Beamer of New Hampshire; Dionza Garrison...

Rafe D. Poteet

Rafe D. Poteet

May 5, 2012

Rafe D. Poteet, age 26, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly, at Alliance Community Hospital at 12:41 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was born May 9, 1985, in Alliance, Ohio, to William G. and Bonnie (Claycomb) Poteet. Rafe attended West Branch High School, and was formerly employed at Enviroscape's. Rafe enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family and many...

Mary Lou (Belcher) Baker

Mary Lou (Belcher) Baker

May 4, 2012

Mary Lou Baker, age 85, of Alliance, died at her home at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012. She was born August 20, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Henrietta Florence (Schley) and Clyde Calvin Belcher. Mary Lou graduated from South High School in Youngstown, and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio as a...

Mary (Belcher) Baker

Mary (Belcher) Baker

May 4, 2012

Mary Lou Baker, age 85, of Alliance, died at her home at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012. She was born August 20, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Henrietta Florence (Schley) and Clyde Calvin Belcher. Mary Lou graduated from South High School in Youngstown, and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio as a...

Dennis Gibbs

Dennis Gibbs

May 4, 2012

Dennis R. Gibbs, age 64, of Minerva, passed away unexpectedly at 8:19 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012. He was born January 26, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Ernest Gibbs and Ann (Gregory) Gibbs Cramer. A graduate of Ellet High School, Dennis was employed for more than 35 years at Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin. A U. S. Army Ranger, Dennis was a...

Debra Ramsey

Debra Ramsey

May 3, 2012

Debra Kay Ramsey, age 57, of Beloit, died at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born, August 9, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas, to Carl and Geneva (Fehler) Mensing and has resided in Beloit since 1983. Debra graduated from Del Valle High School in Austin, Texas, the University Of Texas College Of Pharmacy and...

Jennie Ruth Johnson

Jennie Ruth Johnson

May 3, 2012

Jennie Ruth (Ackelson) Johnson died at her home in Deerfield on May 3, 2012. She was 92 years of age. Born in Canton, Ohio, January 4, 1920, she was the daughter of John E. and Nellie (Auld) Ackelson. Her formative years were spent in Prospect, Pennsylvania, where she attended grammar schools and graduated from Prospect High School in 1937. Ruth...

Debra Kay Ramsey

Debra Kay Ramsey

May 3, 2012

Debra Kay Ramsey, age 57, of Beloit, died at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born, August 9, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas, to Carl and Geneva (Fehler) Mensing and has resided in Beloit since 1983. Debra graduated from Del Valle High School in Austin, Texas, the University Of Texas College Of Pharmacy and...

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