Obituaries

May 22, 2023

Sharon Lee (Swimley) Glass, age 93, passed away on May 22, 2023, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

She was born on May 15, 1930 to Josiah A. and Helena J. (Reighart) Swimley of Alliance. As a child, she lived in Detroit, Phoenix, and San Francisco, before returning to Alliance and graduating from Alliance High School in...

May 22, 2023

Ellen Ann (Stoffer) Sluss, age 98, of Sebring, passed away on May 22, 2023 at Copeland Oaks.

Ellen, the daughter of Paul and Lavenia (Daugherty) Stoffer, was born May 5, 1925 at her maternal grandparents’ home in West Lafayette, Ohio.  She grew up in the North Georgetown and Homeworth areas where she attended one and two room...

May 22, 2023

Laura J. Jeffers, age 66, passed away on May 22, 2023.

She was born on June 15, 1956, in Alliance, to John and Juanita (Pierson) Berry.

She attended Alliance High School. Laura worked as a cashier. She was a member of the Alliance Church of Nazarene. Laura enjoyed playing bingo and watching NASCAR, but most...

May 20, 2023

Dr. Edward Lee Mitchell, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 14, 1930, in Greensboro, NC to William T. and Elsie M. (Perdue) Mitchell.

Dr. Mitchell, pastored Oehlhoff Methodist Church for 10 years while attending Western Reserve Medical School...

May 18, 2023

Carol A. Miller, age 81, passed away on May 18, 2023.

She was born on November 4, 1941, in Baltic, Ohio, to Chester and Haroldine (Stein) Schumaker.

Carol worked as a server trainer for Bob Evans for 42 years and traveled to many different locations to help get them started. She was an avid Cleveland...

May 17, 2023

Bessie May Myers, age 85, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on September 2, 1937, in El Paso, TX, to Ben and Refugio (Villalpando) Emler.

Bessie was a member of St. Joseph Maximo Catholic Church, Omega Nu Tau Sorority, Young Mothers Club and the Elks. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and feeding the...

May 17, 2023

Norma Irene (Lare) Wasson, age 93, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on August 18, 1929, in Hartville, but lived most of her life in Alliance, to Sherman and Carrie (Pontius) Lare.

She graduated from Marlboro High School in 1947 as the Salutatorian. Norma worked at Armour SIA in customer service and...

May 17, 2023

Shirley M. Estock Boyd, age 80, of Cortland, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born on December 27, 1942 in Salem to Sherman and Elizabeth (Dearth) Godward.

Shirley graduated from Harding High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are her companion of 35 years, Anthony J. Grundy; her daughter, Denise...

May 17, 2023

Elsie Jane (Locke) Lewandoski, age 86, passed away on May 17, 2023.

She was born in Sebring, Ohio on December 7, 1936 to Arline E. (Zeitz) and Lester O. Locke.

She attended eight years at Maple Ridge Grade School and graduated from Sebring High School in 1954.

Elsie loved sports and played four...

May 15, 2023

Dawn Marie McClarren, age 57, passed away on May 15, 2023.

She was born on August 22, 1965, in Alliance, to James McClarren and Patricia Marie Brown.

Dawn attended Eastgate School where she was involved with various activities and won many awards. She also enjoyed her time working at the Carnation Mall and Dollar General. ...

May 14, 2023

Norman R. Mullen passed away at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023 after an extended illness. Norm was born on May 6, 1949 in Bakersfield, California.  He was a former marine serving his country in the Vietnam War from 1966 – 1970.  On his return home from the war, Norm followed his passion and became an over-the-road long haul...

May 12, 2023

John Mitchell George, 67, of Marlboro Twp. passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 in his home. He was born March 2, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to Robert Lee and Elizabeth Maurine (Small) George.

John was a 1974 graduate of Marlington High School and received his associate’s degree in Livestock Production and Management from Ohio State ATI. Following...

May 8, 2023

Joseph Lee Kellogg, age 43, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023.

He was born on June 19, 1979, in Alliance, to Luann Kellogg and Jesse Daniels Jr.

Joey worked as a logistics coordinator for Kenan Advantage Group in Canton. He proudly served in the United States Army in...

May 4, 2023

Piroska Farkas, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2023 in her home. Piroska was a born in Veszprem, Hungary and, through a harrowing escape, made her way to the United States in 1957.

Piroska’s life was filled with frequent challenges and hardships, yet she always thought of others first. She was totally dedicated to those...

May 3, 2023

Thomas E. “Tom” Liverett, 77, died May 3, 2023.

He was born to Elwyn M. and Helen E. Liverett (Naftzger) on October 25, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is survived by daughters, Corrie (Brent) Schneider and Jennifer (Jim) Bixler; grandchildren, Marta (Zack) Mucklo, James (Josie) Bixler, Rebecca (Slater) Mack, and Ryan and Daniel Schneider; great-grandchildren,...

Apr 28, 2023

Gary Alan Teeters, age 73, passed away on April 28, 2023.

He was born on December 29, 1949, in Alliance, to Carl Edward and Helen (Fox) Teeters.

Gary graduated from Marlington High School in 1970. He then attended college for machine repair. Gary started his 38 year career as a machine repairman at Morgan Engineering...

Apr 27, 2023

Richard M. Spall, age 96, passed away on April 27, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 25, 1926, in Spokane, Washington, to Matthew and Lena (Savage) Spall.

Richard attended Alliance High School. He worked as a crane operator for Babcock and Wilcox Tubular in Alliance for 36 years, until his retirement....

Apr 24, 2023

Alfred W. “Bud” Bichsel, age 84, passed away on April 24, 2023.

He was born on June 28, 1938, in Alliance, to Alfred L. and Edna (Reber) Bichsel.

He graduated from Alliance High School in 1956. Alfred worked in the trucking industry as a diesel mechanic, driver, and dispatcher. He was a member Salem United...

Apr 20, 2023

Kay Morris, age 60, passed away on Thursday April 20, 2023.

She was born on February 1, 1963, in Alliance, to Walter S. and Barbara J. (Buchanan) Merriman.

She spent her life caring for others especially her family. Kay was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler’s fan.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Apr 20, 2023

Kathleen Kuceyeski, age 67, passed away on April 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with NASH, liver disease.

She was born on September 25, 1955, in Youngstown, to Donald and Anne Yurick.

Kathy graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School. She then went on to Youngstown State University where she earned her undergrad and Masters’ degree....