Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

Bruce L. Tennis, 85, of Alliance died April 13, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

Bruce was born September 4, 1937 in Alliance, Ohio to Bill and Beatrice (Baker) Tennis and lived most of his life in Alliance.

Bruce was a graduate of Alliance High School then proudly served in the United States Air Force. He...

Apr 12, 2023

Brandon William Brink, 30, of Salem, died Wednesday evening, April 12, 2023 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Brandon was born August 9, 1992 in Elkton, Maryland to Willis and Tammy (Collins) Brink and lived most of his life in Salem.

He was a 2011 graduate of Salem High School...

Apr 12, 2023

Jennie A. (Lozier) Mallon, age 60, of Paris Ohio, passed away at 10:20PM, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, peacefully in her home.

She was born May 11, 1962, in Alliance, Ohio to Carl H. and Breta F. (Oberlin) Lozier.

A 1980 graduate of Marlington High School, Jennie worked at Fidelity National Collections for 42 years, a...

Apr 11, 2023

Jeannine Draper Rowe, age 89, of Alliance passed away at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2023 at Crandall Medical Center.

Jeannine was born July 23, 1933 in Ann Arbor, MI to Frederick Meryl and Zella (Spence) Draper. She met and fell in love with a young college student at her church, John P. (Jack) Rowe, whom she...

Apr 9, 2023

Nancy L. (Godsey) Lamielle, age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

She was born on January 15, 1931, in Alliance, to Lee and Annie (Barricks) Godsey.

Nancy was employed in accounting for 22 years at Sears Roebuck & Company in Alliance and Chicago, retiring in 1971.

She was a member of...

Apr 9, 2023

Elaine Mae Carpenter, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

She was born on December 28, 1950, in Ravenna, OH to James and Margaret (Jenkins) Hill.

A graduate of Southeast High School, Elaine retired from Coastal Pet Products.

She was a member of Mountain of the...

Apr 8, 2023

James F. Ramser, age 85, passed away suddenly, ‘without our permission’ on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

He was born on July 27, 1937, in Alliance, to the late Russell Ramser, Sr. and Lillian (Harris) Ramser and lived in Alliance all of his life.

He graduated from Alliance High School, class of 1955 and attended the...

Apr 6, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Allen Davis, 83, went home to be with the Lord on April 6th, 2023, peacefully at home with his wife, Carol, and two sons, Shawn and Brian, at his side.

Ed was born and raised in Alliance, Ohio, and is known for his 60 plus years’ work at Hillcrest Market as their meat butcher.  Ed...

Apr 3, 2023

Norman P. “Punch” Barnes, age 90, passed away on April 3, 2023 in Alabama.

He was born on December 12, 1932, in Alliance, to Earl and Breta (Snyder) Barnes.

Norman graduated from Alliance High School in 1951. He worked as a plaster/drywaller with his father-in-law, Homer House, before beginning his 30 year career as a...

Apr 2, 2023

Marvin “Wade” Main, age 83, passed away on April 2, 2023.

He was born on July 1, 1939, in West Alexander, PA, to Lee Craig and Adelaide (Lamb) Main.

Wade graduated from West Alexander High School. Wade served honorably in Germany from 1961-1963 in the United States Army.  He worked for Richardson Gordon and Associates...

Mar 29, 2023

Jane”Jan” Hepple Puterbaugh  passed unexpectedly on March 29th, 2023 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio after being admitted only several days before; her husband Dave was with her.

Born on May 7th, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, Jane Ann Hepple was the daughter of Robert Hepple and Mary Heald. Mary passed when Jan was 5 and Robert remarried...

Mar 27, 2023

Wanda Boone was born on March 8th, 1963 and transitioned on March 27th, 2023.

She is preceded by her Mother and Father, Joshua and Jerry Dean Williams; her oldest brother, Jesse Evans; and her late husband, Chester Boone.

Wanda is survived by her children, Chester Boone Jr, Norita Boone-Ely, and Michael Ely; her current husband,...

Mar 27, 2023

David A. Sines Jr., age 62, passed away on March 27, 2023.

He was born on February 5, 1961, in Alliance to Nancy (Brown) and David A. Sines Sr.

David graduated from Marlington High School. He worked as a machinist in Akron. David enjoyed reading at the library.

Those left to cherish his...

Mar 26, 2023

Ross Lynn Clem of Freeburg Ohio passed away of natural causes on March 26, 2023 at Aultman Hospital, Canton Ohio, after a brief illness.  He is predeceased by his parents William and Juanita (Haxton) Clem and his sister Joanne (Clem) Brewer of Ft. Wayne, IN.  He is survived by his wife, Harriet Frances Clem (Miller); five children from a...

Mar 25, 2023

Anne M. Anderson, age 96, passed away on March 25, 2023.

She was born on November 6, 1926, in Tyrone, PA, to Albert and Eunice Blanche (McFarland) Focht.

Anne worked at St. Clair Memorial Hospital in housekeeping and admissions. After her retirement, she served as the receptionist for her church, Allegheny Center Alliance Church.

Mar 23, 2023

Shirley (McNeal) Graham Fletcher, age 88, passed away on March 23, 2023.

She was born on June 10, 1934, in Salem, Ohio, to Gladys (Weigand) and James Harvey McNeal.

Shirley attended Alliance Baptist Temple. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Mar 22, 2023

Gerald “Gerry” Blubaugh, age 72, passed away on March 22, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born on May 10, 1950, in Alliance, to Bernard A. and Lillian C. (Moser) Blubaugh.

Gerry graduated from Alliance High School. He then attended Bowling Green State University and Graduated from Malone College with a degree...

Mar 21, 2023

Joyce Ford, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

She was born on June 22, 1961, in Alliance, to John Ford, Jr. and Virginia May (Graham) Ford.

She was a hard worker and a proud mother and could be counted on by her family and her close friends.

Those left to...

Mar 20, 2023

Micharla Elaine Avery, age 53, passed away on March 20, 2023.

She was born on February 12, 1970, in Alliance, to Clyde T. and Annie (McLeod) Avery.

Micharla graduated from Alliance High School. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother; her...

Mar 20, 2023

Georgeta Barcutian, age 74, of Alliance, passed away at her daughter’s home in Hudson, Ohio at 10:23 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023.

She was born January 31, 1949 in Fagaras, Romania to Miron Cornea and Mary Cornea.

Georgeta graduated from the Timisoara Conservatory. She was a professional musician in Romania before moving to the United...