Obituaries

Jan 8, 2023

Together Again- Evelyn Marie (Conrad) Pierce-Reustle, age 101, of Alliance, passed away at her home Sunday January 8, 2023.

She was born July 14, 1921 in Alliance, Ohio, to Cregg T. and Florence E. (Benner) Conrad.

Evelyn had been a Line Supervisor for Ultimate Electronics in Summers point New Jersey, Manager of Carl Sands Restaurant,...

Jan 6, 2023

Gary DePrill Sr., age 69, passed away on January 6, 2023.

He was born on October 6, 1953 to the late Joann (Moore) McMillin-Goshorn.

He graduated in 1972 from Alliance High School. He looked forward going to class reunions and breakfasts. Although small in stature, he had a huge heart and would light up the...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Jane Paxson, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023 at Canterbury of Alliance.

She was born July 8, 1929, in Salem, Ohio to Arthur G. and Ethel E. (Dixson) Frederick.

Survivors include her children, Sandy, Eric, Kevin and Greg; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

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Jan 6, 2023

George Kelly Riggins, age 85, of Alliance, passed away at 7:49 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

He was born January 3, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio to Walter Jenkins Taylor and Eva Riggins.

A 1961 graduate of Alliance High School, Kelly worked as a spot welder at Transue and Williams. He was...

Jan 6, 2023

Gary Lee Marty, age 69 of Alliance, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Akron City Hospital.

He was born March 21, 1953 in Alliance, Ohio to Robert Lee and Marilyn R. (Gantz) Marty.

A 1971 graduate of Marlington High School, Gary graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.

He worked as a...

Jan 5, 2023

William R. Spencer, age 65, of Canton, passed away on January 5, 2023.

He was born on November 3, 1957, in Warren, Ohio, to William G. and Ellen H. (Nordstrom) Spencer.

He graduated from Fort Knox High School in Kentucky and continued his education at various colleges. William spoke fluent Spanish and taught English in...

Jan 3, 2023

Raymond A. Cunningham, age 64, passed away on January 3, 2023 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

He was born on August 25, 1958, in Alliance, to Ray and Thelma (Campbell) Cunningham.

Ray attended Alliance City Schools. He was a retired roofer and home repairman. Ray was always willing to lend a hand and help a neighbor....

Jan 1, 2023

Joanne Rita Linihan (nee Schmidt) passed away peacefully January 1, 2023 after decades of fighting several illnesses.

Joanne was born on January 20, 1944 in New York to Annette and Louis Schmidt. She married John Michael “Mike" Linihan on October 13, 1967. They raised 4 sons on Long Island, New York. Eventually they relocated and then retired...

Jan 1, 2023

Carol J. Bichsel, age 90, passed away on January 1, 2023.

She was born on June 16, 1932, in Pittsburg, PA.

She graduated from Alliance High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Susan (Mike) Hill; grandsons, Greg and Jeff Hill; sisters, Shirley Bailey and Rita Henry; several nieces and...

Dec 28, 2022

Michael John Schneider of Alliance, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 5, 1996 at Alliance Community Hospital.

He attended Salem High School.

Michael loved to draw and read. He was a great artist.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Dec 27, 2022

Gerald Rogers, age 82, of Alliance, passed away on December 27, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on May, 16, 1940, in Alliance to Brunner and Nancy (Young) Rogers.

Gerald served honorably in the United States Army.

Prior to his retirement, in Alliance, he was the owner/operator of a home security –...

Dec 27, 2022

Lloyd Allyn Davidson, age 89, passed away on December 27, 2022.

He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on June 13, 1933 to Lloyd G. Davidson and Cleo Davidson.

Lloyd began work as a manager for Isaly’s then went into college food service for Ohio Western University until ultimately becoming the director of food service...

Dec 26, 2022

Sharon L. McGrath earned her heavenly wings on December 26th, 2022 and was greeted in Heaven by her husband, William; daughter, Elizabeth; and many other friends and family.

Sharon was born in Canton Ohio on April 26, 1944 to Wade and Alma Jones.

Sharon was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William...

Dec 24, 2022

Jeffrey Thomas "Papa" Ream, age 64, of Homeworth, passed away at his home Saturday, December 24, 2022.

He was born January 17, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio to Vere F. and Janet E. (Davidson) Ream.

A 1976 graduate of Marlington High School, Jeff graduated from Ohio State University and attended ATI in Wooster.

Jeff’s...

Dec 24, 2022

Joan Ellen Thomas, age 78, of Alliance, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Bel Air Care Center with Aultman/Alliance Hospice Care.   She was born January 28, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William Church and Laura (Hollingsworth) Church Banks.

Joan was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall and enjoyed going out in...

Dec 22, 2022

Jacqueline L. Adams, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born March 26, 1929 in Alliance, Ohio to Walter and Gertrude (Oerter) Luginbuhl.

A 1947 graduate of Alliance High School, Jacquie had been employed in accounting at ARMAC and American Steel Foundries. During...

Dec 22, 2022

Frances S. Fisher, age 99, of Alliance, died December 22, 2022 at Bel-Air Assisted Living.

She was born September 15, 1923, in Alliance, Ohio to Louis P. and Versebelle (Mickan) Strazi.

A graduate of Alliance High School and Canton Business College, Frances also attended Mount Union College.

She worked in accounting most of...

Dec 18, 2022

Lana R. Perkins, age 81, passed away on December 18, 2022.

She was born on March 21, 1941, in Alliance to Roy W. and AnnaBelle (Humphries) Hardman.

Lana earned her Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and her Master’s from Central State University in Oklahoma. She then taught elementary school in Oklahoma before returning to...

Dec 17, 2022

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Thorpe, born, July 12, 1929, in Bucyrus, OH to Eugene Sonday and Kathryn Belser Sonday. Moved at age 2 to Marion, OH where she lived for 11 years, before moving to Alliance in 1940.

She was a graduate of Alliance High School and University of Mount Union (Magna Cum Laude) and a member of...

Dec 16, 2022

Marguerite “Peggy” Schneider, loving mother, wife and cook, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2022 at the Aultman Community Care Center in Alliance, Ohio, her hometown.

She was born on November 24, 1948 to parents, Orva and Florence Glass.

She grew up alongside her sister, Kathy Bricker, whom she was close to. From a young...