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Sharon Rae (Boyd) Kelley

Sharon Rae (Boyd) Kelley

Jan 29, 2012

Sharon Rae (Boyd) Kelley, age 39, of Alliance, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2012, at her home after a short illness. She is loved and will be deeply missed. She was born November 20, 1972, in Cleveland, to Samuel P. Boyd and Shirley Ellen (Oney) Boyd. Sharon left behind a loving husband, Steven Dale Kelley, whom she married...

M. Jane Albu

M. Jane Albu

Jan 29, 2012

M. Jane Albu, age 89, of Sebring, formerly of Alliance, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Crandall Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1922, in Akron to Clifton Andrew and Helen (Pursell) Andrew and was a lifelong area resident. Jane was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. She was employed as a cook for Alliance schools,...

William D. Simmons

William D. Simmons

Jan 26, 2012

William D. Simmons, age 83, of Alliance, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his home. He was born January 17, 1929, in Akron, to John Simmons and Jesse (Clark) Simmons, and has resided in the Alliance area since 1996. A 1949 graduate of East High School in Akron, Bill worked as a tire builder with Goodyear Tire...

Thelma Carpenter

Thelma Carpenter

Jan 26, 2012

Thelma Carpenter, age 91, of Salem, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born March 29, 1920, in Deerfield, Ohio to Harvey and Verda (Woodward) Williams. Mrs. Carpenter was formerly employed at Alliance Manufacturing, and Strong Enamel in Sebring. Thelma enjoyed playing cards, fishing, bowling, traveling, camping, going to the theatre, and...

Pete W. Solvey

Pete W. Solvey

Jan 26, 2012

Pete W. Solvey, age 66, of Waynesburg, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born December 17, 1945, in Canton Township to Michael and Mabel L. (Numan) Solvey and has resided in Waynesburg for 27 years. Pete was a proud truck driver for Smith Evergreen Nursery, in Magnolia, and...

Ralph Carl Kline III

Ralph Carl Kline III

Jan 26, 2012

Ralph Carl Kline III, age 50, of Alliance, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at his home. He was born March 5, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina to Ralph Carl Kline II and Polly Jo (Marshall) Kline. A 1980 graduate of Marlington High School, Ralph attended Kent State University, where he studied Criminal Justice. In 1994, he graduated...

John Snyder

John Snyder

Jan 25, 2012

John Snyder, age 41, of Alliance, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Alliance Community Hospital after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born May 28, 1970, in Alliance, Ohio, to Edward G. Snyder and Marie (Bichsel) Snyder. John was a graduate of Western Reserve High School. He was employed as a carpenter for 16 years at...

Barbara A. Katich

Barbara A. Katich

Jan 24, 2012

Barbara A. Katich, age 73, of Minerva, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. She was born March 17, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of Andy Czikra and Elizabeth (Williams) Czikra. Barbara was a graduate of Alliance High School and taught art at various locations. She was a member of St. Joseph...

Earl T. Day

Earl T. Day

Jan 21, 2012

Earl T. Day, age 82, of Marlboro, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born March 14, 1929, in Elkins, West Virginia, to the late Isaac C. and Ourtilia May (Mallow) Day. Earl attended the Marlboro Assembly of God and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After...

Mary (Hampu) Dan

Mary (Hampu) Dan

Jan 17, 2012

Mary (Hampu) Dan, age 88, of Twinsburg, formerly of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Aurora Manor. She was born April 17, 1923, in Scoriu, Romania, to George S. Hampu and Ana (Orzea) Hampu. Mary was a graduate of Mount Union College where she earned her Bachelor of Education and...

Michelle L. Thayer

Michelle L. Thayer

Jan 14, 2012

Michelle L. Thayer, age 45, of Alliance, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012. Michelle was born December 9, 1966, in Canton to Verle Thayer and Sandra (Mummert) Thayer. She attended Marlington Public Schools. Survivors include her father, Verle Thayer; son, Jaden Thayer; brother, Greg Thayer; nephew, Adam Thayer; and step-grandfather, William (Kathy) Saltsman, all of Alliance. She was...

Frank Harold Denny

Frank Harold Denny

Jan 12, 2012

Frank Harold Denny, age 92, of Damascus, went home to Heaven after his final suffering, at 4:26 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Crandall Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1919 in Salem, Ohio to Leroy and Bertha (Althouse) Denny. A self employed dairy farmer for many years, Frank never lost his love for farming. He formerly worked at...

Doris Mary (Webster) Wentzel

Doris Mary (Webster) Wentzel

Jan 11, 2012

Doris Mary Webster Wentzel, age 83, of Beloit, died at 8:34 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, to Thomas Paul Webster and Bessie Edith (Stroup) Webster. Doree was a 1946 graduate of Alliance High School where she participated in the marching band as a majorette....

Porter W. Hickman

Porter W. Hickman

Jan 9, 2012

Porter W. Hickman age 54, of Homeworth died at 10:48 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Oakhill Life Care Center. He was born March 30, 1957, in Alliance, Ohio, to Edgar V. and Delores (Moore) Hickman and was a lifelong area resident. A 1975 graduate of West Branch High School, Porter was employed at TTI (the former Hoover Company). Porter...

Kody D. Thayer

Kody D. Thayer

Jan 5, 2012

Kody D. Thayer, age 15, of Alliance, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was born July 10, 1996 in Alliance to Michelle Thayer. Kody was a student at Marlington High School. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, playing video games, being in the woods, and spending time with his friends. Survivors include his parents; brother, Jaden Thayer of Alliance; grandfather, Verle Thayer;...

Everett Rose

Everett Rose

Jan 5, 2012

Everett Rose, age 89, of Alliance died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Community Care Center. He was born October 5, 1922, in Clairfield, Tennessee. Everett attended school in Kentucky and was employed as a warehouse manager at Cope Furniture. He attended Pine Lake Christian Church, liked hunting, fishing, and gardening, especially growing tomatoes. Everett was a United...

Kody Thayer

Kody Thayer

Jan 5, 2012

Kody D. Thayer, age 15, of Alliance, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was born July 10, 1996 in Alliance to Michelle Thayer. Kody was a student at Marlington High School. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, playing video games, being in the woods, and spending time with his friends. Survivors include his parents; brother, Jaden Thayer of Alliance; grandfather, Verle Thayer;...

Patricia O. Freshly

Patricia O. Freshly

Jan 4, 2012

Patricia O. Freshly, age 81, of Alliance, died at 10:25 a.m., January 4, 2012, at McCrea Manor. She was born January 2, 1931, in Elkmills, MD, to Bayard and Carrie Cornelia (Carter) Mann. She was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling, knitting and collecting bells. Patricia was a member of the Farm Women's Club. Survivors include her husband, Robert Freshly, whom...

Dana W. Duff

Dana W. Duff

Jan 4, 2012

Dana W. Duff, age 74, of Atwater, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his home. He was born January 21, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia, to Rex Duff and Kathryn (Ransom) Duff. Dana graduated from the former Marlboro High School and was employed as an electrician at General Motors before retiring after 25 years of service. He...

Joan M. Wright

Joan M. Wright

Jan 1, 2012

Joan M. Wright, age 74, of Florida, formerly of Alliance, died January 1, 2012 in Canton. She was born October 15, 1937, in Alliance to Harold T. Wright and Freda M. (Routh) Wright Jurs. A graduate of Alliance High School, Joan graduated from Mount Union College as a Music Major. She worked as a teacher in Dade County, Florida, where...

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