Obituaries

Mar 18, 2023

William Benjamin Saltsman, age 98, of Sebring, passed away on March 18, 2023 at Crandall Medical Center.

He was born on October 30, 1924, in Alliance to Roy and Mary (Clark) Saltsman.

Bill graduated from Alliance High School in June 1942. After graduation he attended Mount Union College until leaving to serve in the U.S....

Mar 16, 2023

William Aaron Markley, Jr. died on March 16, 2023, in Sebring, Ohio.  He was born on August 24, 1925, in Sinking Springs, Pennsylvania, to William Aaron Markley, Sr, and Meriam Gill Markley.  He grew up helping his parents on the family farm in Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania.

Bill graduated from Beaver Vocational High School in Beaver Springs in...

Mar 15, 2023

Paul R. Cope, age 96, passed away on March 15, 2023.

He was born on August 31, 1926, in Alliance, to Paul W. and Mabel (Roath) Cope.

Paul graduated from Alliance High School in 1944. He was the owner and President of the former Cope Furniture. Paul served honorably in the United States Navy as...

Mar 9, 2023

"Together Again"

Shirley Moffett, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2023.

She was born on June 18, 1934 in Alliance to Wilber and Ann (Savage) Yarian.

Shirley was active in the Limaville Lions Club. She enjoyed bicycling and hanging wallpaper. She was known for her wonderful pies. More...

Mar 2, 2023

George “Bruce” Boyle, age 80, of Canton, passed away at home on March 2, 2023 after a two month illness.

He was born on May 2, 1942, in Alliance, to father, Vernon Boyle and mother, Ruth (Wagner) Boyle.

Growing up, Bruce attended Beloit Elementary and graduated from Sebring McKinley High School in 1960. After he...

Mar 1, 2023

Mary Cornea, age 91, died March 1, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mary was born March 14, 1932 in Baltimore, MD.

Her priorities were her family and her faith, and her hands were able to work magic when cooking and sewing but especially praying. Mary spent countless hours in service to the Lord, including cooking delicious...

Feb 28, 2023

Frederick “Rick” A. Snowden III, age 74, passed away on February 28, 2023.

He was born on October 13, 1948, in Alliance, to Frederick A. Snowden II and Marion (Myers) Snowden.

Rick was a graduate of Mount Union College and owned an accounting and tax professional business until he became ill.

Frederick served...

Feb 28, 2023

Paul Sharon Huffman, age 71, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

He was born on January 4, 1952 to the late Adeline and Sharon Huffman. He was a 1970 graduate of Alliance High School and lived in Alliance all of his life.

Paul enjoyed stock car racing, attending car shows, bowling, where...

Feb 25, 2023

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Collette, age 81, of Alliance passed away on February 25 at McCrea Manor. She was born in Alliance on December 20, 1941 to the late Charles L. and Helen (Lyberger) Collette.

Bonnie had a long and faithful career as a teller at Mt. Union, United, Unizan and Huntington Banks, retiring in 2007 after 45...

Feb 25, 2023

Larry E. Middleton, age 74, passed away on February 25, 2023.

He was born on September 4, 1948, in Alliance, to Dewey and Eva Jean (Loy) Middleton.

Larry was a 1967 graduate of Marlington High School.  He worked at Coastal Pet for many years.  Larry loved music and played guitar in several bands such as...

Feb 24, 2023

Leonard Paul Mapes, age 80, of Alliance, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 24, 2023.

He was born on November 27, 1942, in Canton, Ohio.

Leonard was a 1960 graduate or Lincoln High School. He served 4 years in the United States Airforce. Leonard retired in 2002 as the Senior...

Feb 20, 2023

Together Again-Earl Webb Jr., age 97, of Alliance, passed away on February 20, 2023.

He was born on December 19, 1925, in Akron, Ohio, to Earl Webb Sr. and Isabelle (Goodhue) Webb.

Earl served honorably in the Ohio Army National Guard for 26 years as a full time service technician. He then worked as a...

Feb 20, 2023

Rose M. (Boyd) Prince, age 64, of Alliance, passed away on February 20, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born on April 19, 1958, in Charleston, WV, to Samuel Peter and Shirley Ellen (Oney) Boyd.

Rose graduated from West Technical High School in Cleveland in 1976 and worked in sales in the alliance...

Feb 18, 2023

George W. May Jr., age 78, of Alliance, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born June 5, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to the late George W. May Sr. and Rosetta K. (Brunner) May. He was the 8th of 10 children, and lifelong resident of...

Feb 17, 2023

Robert Armstong, age 93 was born in Albany, NY and passed peacefully the morning of Feburary 17th, 2023.

He graduated from Kenmore Sr. High School located in Buffalo NY, and at the age of twenty-one served in the Korean War as an assistant seargent in the airforce while stationed in Europe and North Africa. Afterwards, he obtained...

Feb 17, 2023

Marilyn A. (Dowling) Sandru, age 86, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2023.

She was born on August 25, 1936, in Alliance, Ohio, to Marvin and Evelyn (Baker) Dowling.

Marilyn graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as the East Ohio Machinery Office Manager and the Alliance Area Chamber...

Feb 16, 2023

Steven P. “Riz” Risden, age 47, of Alliance, passed away on February 16, 2023.

He was born on December 9, 1975, in Alliance, to Robert and Barbara (May) Risden Jr.

Steven graduated from Alliance High School in 1995.

He was a member of the Elks and enjoyed playing cards, golfing and riding four-wheelers....

Feb 15, 2023

Sandra L. Gampo of Alliance went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2023, at the age of 82. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Alliance on January 15, 1941, to Earl and Mary Isabelle (Myers) Seevers. She graduated from United High School in 1959...

Feb 13, 2023

Daniel W. Kirkendall, age 62, of Alliance, died at Mercy Medical Center Monday, February 13, 2023.

He was born October 18, 1960 in Alliance, Ohio to Jerry L. Kirkendall and Sharon K. (Ullman) Kirkendall Riddle.

Daniel attended Alliance High School, and Amarillo Community College.

Daniel drove truck for many years, before retiring from...

Feb 12, 2023

Judge James H. Williams, age 88, passed away on February 12, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 20, 1934, in Salem, to Howard H. and Lucy Williams.

Jim was raised in Berlin Center, Ohio and graduated from Berlin Center High School in 1952. He earned his B.A. degree in pre-law studies...