Obituaries

James Hurford

James Hurford

Sep 13, 2008

James E. Hurford, age 68, of Alliance, died at 10:02 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born September 4, 1940 in Alliance to Frederick Charles "Fritz" and Dorothy (Smith) Hurford and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Alliance High School, James was employed at Stewart Brothers Paint, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He...

Erie Marie Sparks Messenheimer

Erie Marie Sparks Messenheimer

Sep 12, 2008

Erie Messenheimer, born March 19, 1935, passed away at her home on September 7, 2008. Erie was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky, the daughter of Everett and Pearlie (Dean) Sparks, however, she was raised by her Grandfather, Scott Dean and her Aunt Nettie Knipp, in Southern Ohio. Erie is survived by her loving husband, Paul Messenheimer; her three children; Tom...

Deloris Bond MacDougall

Deloris Bond MacDougall

Sep 12, 2008

Deloris A. MacDougall, age 81 of Alliance, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday September 12, 2008 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born Sept. 10, 1927 in Beaver Falls, Pa., to Ferry D. and J. Irene (Niver) Bond. A 1945 graduate of Beaver Falls High School, Deloris was the owner of D's Bookkeeping Service. She also was employed as the Branch...

Nancy Summers

Nancy Summers

Sep 7, 2008

Nancy C. Summers, age 73, of Alliance, died at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008 at her home. She was born May 18, 1935 in Alliance to Richard J. Sr. and Beulah (Schwartz) Meyer. She was a 1953 graduate of Alliance High School and attended Mount Union College. Nancy retired in 1994 from Grove Refrigeration as office manager after 25...

Edwin Cassidy

Edwin Cassidy

Sep 5, 2008

Edwin Paul "Jiggs" Cassidy, age 91, of Alliance died at 2:40 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 at his home. He was born October 26, 1916 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Joseph and Margaret (White) Cassidy. Edwin was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. He attended St. Joseph grade school and graduated from Alliance High School. He worked for...

Rose Boehm

Rose Boehm

Sep 3, 2008

Rose Marie Boehm, age 81, of Beloit, died at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Salem Community Hosptial. She was born Feb. 14, 1927 in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Thomas and Rose (Conley) Browning and was an area resident since 1959. A 1944 graduate of East Liverpool High School, Rose was employed at the Homer Laughlin China Co. as...

Michael Rodgers

Michael Rodgers

Sep 3, 2008

Michael Lee Rodgers, age 50, of Beloit, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Akron, Ohio, January 10, 1958 to the late Charles and Virgie (Groves) Rodgers. Michael was a former auto mechanic until his health worsened. He loved children, camping, and spending time with his friends. He is survived...

Marvel Tripp

Marvel Tripp

Sep 1, 2008

Marvel O. Tripp, age 79, of Alliance, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, September 1, 2008 at Aultman Hospital. She was born March 6, 1929 in Alliance to Roy E. and Orlou Wilson Beck and was a lifelong resident. Marvel was a graduate of Alliance High School and retired from Ohio Bell after working as a telephone operator. She loved painting...

Katherine Allmon

Katherine Allmon

Aug 30, 2008

Katherine A. Allmon, age 89, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Alliance Community Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Alliance Aug. 13, 1919, and resided most of her life in the Alliance area. Kay was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church. She loved her garden, golfing and was an avid reader....

Donald L. McCann

Donald L. McCann

Aug 29, 2008

Donald Lawrence McCann, age 79, of Alliance died at 2:13 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 at Roselawn Terrace. He was born, November 30, 1928 in Alliance, to Basil and Emma (Good) McCann and was a lifelong resident. Donald was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and was a life member of the DAV. A 1948 graduate...

Alex Miklos

Alex Miklos

Aug 26, 2008

Alex Miklos, age 88, of Canton, formerly of Alliance, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at House of Loreto in Canton. He was born July 23, 1920 in Alliance to Alex and Annie (Churcha) Miklos and was a lifelong area resident. Alex was employed as a heater with Transue and Williams Forge until his retirement in 1980. He...

Michael Burnham

Michael Burnham

Aug 24, 2008

Michael P. Burnham, age 54, of Minerva, formerly of Alliance, died at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born, December 10, 1953 in Alliance, Ohio to Kenneth R. and Ann M. (Castellucci) Burnham. Michael was a member of the Beechwood Christian Church and was a former deacon. He was a 1971 graduate of Minerva...

Daniel Wade

Daniel Wade

Aug 22, 2008

Daniel R. Wade age 65, of Alliance, died at 11:25 Friday, August 22, 2008 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born July 27, 1943 in Bergholz, Ohio to Daniel F. and Rosa P. (Palmer) Wade and moved to Alliance in 1950. Mr. Wade attended Alliance High School, was formerly employed at American Steel Foundries, and attended the Alliance Baptist Temple....

Glenn Mason

Glenn Mason

Aug 16, 2008

Glenn A. Mason, age 78, of Alliance, died at his home Saturday Aug. 16, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 22, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Nelson Clyde and Gertrude (Williams) Mason and moved to Alliance in 1968. A graduate of Coventry High School, Mr. Mason owned Glendale News Agency for forty years. He also operated...

David Wyss

David Wyss

Aug 11, 2008

David L. Wyss, age 59, of Alliance, formerly of Beloit, died at 9:55 a.m. August 11, 2008 at his home. David was born May 12, 1949 in Salem, Ohio to Florian and Freda (Owen) Wyss. A graduate of West Branch High School, David was employed by B&W and PTC Alliance. David attended Bethel United Church of Christ and was a...

Norma Swab

Norma Swab

Aug 8, 2008

Norma Lear Swab, age 84, of Alliance, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2008 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born May 5, 1924 in Warren, Ohio to George and Irene (Harris) Job. Mrs. Swab graduated from Warren Harding High School, moved to Alliance in 1955, and was a member of Union Avenue United Methodist Church. A loving mother...

Isabell Rosalyn Hairston

Isabell Rosalyn Hairston

Aug 7, 2008

Isabell Rosalyn Hairston, the infant daughter of Taniella Alexander and Robert Hairston of Alliance, was stillborn at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Aultman Hospital. In addition to her parents, Isabell will be missed by her two brothers, Xa'Mar Alexander and Isaiah J.A. Hairston; her sister, Xiamara Alexander; maternal grandparents, Tiffany Thornton of Cleveland and Marion Alexander of Canton;...

Edward P. Cross

Edward P. Cross

Aug 1, 2008

Edward Paul Cross, age 83, of Alliance, died July 26, 2008 at Alliance Community Hospital. Mr. Cross was born March 1, 1925 in Alliance, Ohio to Edward and Wilma (Smith) Cross. He was a graduate of Alliance High School. Mr. Cross was also the co-owner of Plajer and Cross Photography, retiring in 1986 and was a member of the First...

Dewey Middleton

Dewey Middleton

Jul 30, 2008

Dewey E. "Torchy" Middleton, age 83, of Alliance, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Bel Air Care Center. He was born, August 20, 1924, in New Waterford, Ohio to Jesse and Beatrice (Brown) Middleton. Dewey served as a fireman for the Alliance Fire Department for 32 years before his retirement in 1979. He later enjoyed working as the First Friends...

Edward L. Martin, Jr

Edward L. Martin, Jr

Jul 27, 2008

Edward L. Martin, Jr., age 64, of Canton, died July 27, 2008, at 12:45 p.m. at Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio. Edward was born October 2, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Edward L. Sr. and Hazel (Guy) Martin. He was an East High School graduate and a communicator at InfoCision in Green, Ohio. Edward attended First Friends Church and...