Obituaries

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;...

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;...

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...

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...

Orla M. Madsen

Orla M. Madsen

Dec 31, 2011

Orla passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Orla was a resident of Alliance, Ohio.

Warner "Sunny" Seals

Warner "Sunny" Seals

Dec 30, 2011

Warner F. "Sunny" Seals, age 55, of Alliance, passed away at his home, Friday, December 30, 2011. He was born October 3, 1956, in Weirton, West Virginia to Delmar Seals Sr. and June (Allman) Seals. A 1975 graduate of Oak Glenn High School, Warner graduated from Hamrick Truck Driving School. He was an owner/operator and drove truck for Stoney's, Laughery...

Warner F. "Sunny" Seals

Warner F. "Sunny" Seals

Dec 30, 2011

Warner F. "Sunny" Seals, age 55, of Alliance, passed away at his home, Friday, December 30, 2011. He was born October 3, 1956, in Weirton, West Virginia to Delmar Seals Sr. and June (Allman) Seals. A 1975 graduate of Oak Glenn High School, Warner graduated from Hamrick Truck Driving School. He was an owner/operator and drove truck for Stoney's, Laughery...

Jody E. Hensley

Jody E. Hensley

Dec 23, 2011

Jody E. Hensley, age 52, of Alliance died at 4:45 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2011 at his home. He was born March 13, 1959 in Lawton, Oklahoma to George and Emma (Cothren) Hensley. Jody attended Alliance High School and was formally employed by Whitacre Greer in Alliance. An avid fisherman and NASCAR fan, Jody also enjoyed visiting Kentucky, spending time...

Thelma Mae Main

Thelma Mae Main

Dec 22, 2011

Thelma Mae Main, age 82, of Sebring, died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Crandall Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1929, in Alliance, to John and Mary (McCullough) Coe. Thelma attended Alliance High School and was formerly employed at Alliance City Hospital for eleven years and Americana Arts until her retirement. She enjoyed her family and...

Donna Jean Mulinix

Donna Jean Mulinix

Dec 21, 2011

Donna Jean Mulinix, age 79, of Alliance died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at her home. She was born May 5, 1932, in Alliance, to Donald and Camielle Scott and was a lifetime resident of Alliance. Donna was a 1950 graduate of Alliance High School and formerly employed with Murphy Mart/Ames and an activities director at Rockhill Place....

Margie Marie Bon

Margie Marie Bon

Dec 21, 2011

Margie Marie Bon, age 82, of Hanoverton, died at 2:49 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Cleveland Clinic. She was born August 15, 1929, in Alliance, to Wilbur Theodore Jefferys and Fern (Brown) Jefferys. Margie was a graduate of the former Fairmount School and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and making crafts. Margie worked alongside her husband at T & C...