Obituaries

Jun 30, 2023

Anice Jane McFadden (nee Wilson) passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born in Johnstown, PA to Jean and Jay Wilson, and graduated from Louisville High School in 1958. Immediately following high school, she entered the Aultman Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. Upon her graduation from the school in 1960, she became a Registered Radiologic Technologist. She eventually...

Jun 26, 2023

Thomas Plunkett, age 76, passed away on June 26, 2023.

He was born on March 19, 1947, in East Liverpool, to William and Margaret (Duncan) Plunkett.

Thomas attended Beaver Local High School. He worked as a machine operator at Chardon Rubber Alliance. Thomas served honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam as a radio...

Jun 22, 2023

Jerry B. Sandifer, age 87, passed away on June 22, 2023.

He was born on June 28, 1936 to J. Earl and Betty (Brown) Sandifer.

Jerry received his undergraduate degree at Purdue University and went on to earn his Master’s at The University of Iowa. He worked as a mechanical engineer at B&W for over...

Jun 22, 2023

Carolyn Johnson, age 79, passed away on June 22, 2023.

She was born on January 21, 1944, in Alliance, to Robert and Henry (Jones) Cundiff.

Carolyn worked as a seamstress for Coastal Pet. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness in Alliance.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two...

Jun 21, 2023

Richard “Sonny” Blackledge, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2023.

He was born on April 25, 1935, in Robertsville, Ohio and resided there most of his life.

Richard was a graduate of Minerva High School and retired from Minerva Wax Paper Company.

He enjoyed breeding and showing dogs throughout...

Jun 20, 2023

Virginia M. Graham, age 85, passed away on June 20, 2023.

She was born on April 15, 1938, in Catslettburg, Kentucky, to Alonzo and Sophie (Laney) Dowdy.

Virginia attended West Branch High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Alliance Nursing Home. Virginia was a member of Alliance Believers Church.

Those left...

Jun 16, 2023

Dr. Gloria S. Malone of Alliance passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 in Alliance, OH.

Born May 12, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John and Doris Snodgrass, she was brought to Alliance in early infancy and resided here all her life.

Joining Second Baptist Church at an early age, she was the...

Jun 14, 2023

Gail M. Winters, age 82, of Canton, Ohio, longtime resident of Alliance, died on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.  In testament to the man he was in life, he was surrounded by friends and family at the time of his passing.

Gail was born on March 28, 1941 to...

Jun 14, 2023

David L. Albert, age 80, passed away on June 14, 2023.

He was born on January 26, 1943, in Alliance, to Ross L. and Helen Albert.

David graduated from Alliance High School in 1961 and attended Mount Union College. He worked as a purchasing agent for American Steel Foundries until his retirement in 1997. David...

Jun 12, 2023

Dorrine Rae Burkhead, age 93, passed away on June 12, 2023.

She was born on March 11, 1931, in Tiltonsville, Ohio, to Selwyn and Helen Irene (Jackson) Martin.

Dorrine graduated as valedictorian from Warren High School in 1950. She then received her bachelors of sacred music from Cleveland Bible College with honors and her Evangelical...

Jun 11, 2023

Joan V. Millar, age 96, passed away on June 11, 2023.

She was born on November 17, 1926, in Chicago, to Bertel and Veronica (Bredt) Akerman. Following, the death of her mother, she was raised by her aunt, Cecilia L. Bredt.

Joan earned her bachelor’s in education from Kalamazoo College in 1948 and a masters’...

Jun 9, 2023

Steven K. Andrews, age 50, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 9, 2023 at his home.

Steve was born June 30, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio to David L. and Leah Iris (Scowden) Andrews.

Steve graduated from Field High School, and then from the Pittsburgh Institute of Culinary Arts.

Jun 4, 2023

On Sunday, June 4, 2023, Janice “Pete” Alene Baker, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 88.

Janice was born on March 10, 1935 in Alliance, Ohio to Kenneth and Hazel (Queer) Reed. She was married to her loving husband, Glenn “Duane” Baker for 63 years. They raised two sons, Duane and Robin...

Jun 1, 2023

Daniel R. Oldfield, age 38, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

He was born on April 18, 1985, in Alliance, to Richard Oldfield and Shari DiCarlo.

Daniel attended Salem High School.  He was construction supervision and was CFO of Str8 Gas Empire record label.  Daniel dearly loved his children.

Those left to...

May 27, 2023

Dennis C. Andrews, age 67, passed away on May 27, 2023.

He was born on October 13, 1955, in Alliance, to Joseph and Olantha (Graves) Andrews.

Dennis graduated from Alliance High School in 1973. He worked as a crane operator for PTC Alliance. Dennis was a member of Alliance Kingdom Hall.

Dennis enjoyed...

May 26, 2023

Rachel Witherspoon, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 26, 2023.

She was born on February 25, 1930, in Sebring, to Chelsea and Olive (Hopkins) Ward.

Rachel attended Community Bible Church in Westville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was her greatest blessing. Rachel loved cardinals...

May 24, 2023

Susan (Akin) Nielsen, age 80, passed away unexpectedly, May 24, 2023 after a sudden illness.

She was born in New London, Wisconsin on March 26, 1943 to George and Esther (Krenz) Akin. After graduating from Hortonville High School in 1961, she graduated from Marquette University’s Dental Hygiene program.

While at Marquette she married John Nielsen...

May 24, 2023

Wesley Mulinix, age 65, passed away on May 24, 2023.

He was born on May 29, 1957, in Alliance, to Jim and Helen (Yamamoto) Mulinix.

Wesley worked as an oil driller and owned Wes’ Tree Service. While working on the drilling rig, he earned the nickname “Wong”. Wesley served honorably in the United States Marine...

May 24, 2023

Sally Ann Smith, a lifelong resident of Deerfield, Ohio, went to her new home in heaven May 24, 2023, after a long battle of with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Walter W. Smith Jr.   She was born to Katherine (M-John) and William B. Murphy in Alliance, Ohio on...

May 24, 2023

Mary Theresa Loy, age 76, passed away on May 24, 2023.

She was born on April 24, 1947, in New Jersey, to Leroy and Mary (Lohr) Leek.

Mary attended school in Atwater. She drove a school bus for over 30 years, starting at Marlington School District then moving to Alliance City Schools for 25 years....