Obituaries

Dec 15, 2022

Phyllis Jean Freeman (age 86) of Alliance Ohio transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday December 15, 2022. She was surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.

She was born March 26th, 1936, in Cadiz Ohio to Estella and George Bell. She worked as a caregiver for a short time and was a homemaker most of...

Dec 15, 2022

Michael Duke, age 69, of Alliance, passed away December 15, 2022 at Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born January, 20 1953 in Alliance, Ohio to Edgar and Ilene (Witcomb) Duke.

Michael recently retired from Relogis Techs in Massillon after working there for 16 years.

He enjoyed building and racing remote control cars, helicopters...

Dec 15, 2022

George Kyle Flaker, age 53, passed away on December 15, 2022.

He was born on August 1, 1969, in Barberton, Ohio to Margaret Wright.

George attended Coventry High School and worked at Midwest Realty Advisors.

An avid Jacksonville Jaguars fan, he enjoyed playing bocce and pool, and going bowling, golfing and fishing.

Dec 14, 2022

Dwight A. Croley, age 72, of Alliance, was called home to rest with the Lord on December 14, 2022 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Dwight was born on June 3rd, 1950 in Kayjay, Kentucky to Lee and Sylvia (Syme) Croley. He attended Alliance City Schools and proudly worked at Transue and Williams Stamping Company...

Dec 14, 2022

William E. “Brother Bill” Morrison, age 90, passed away on December 14, 2022.

He was born on May 4, 1932, in Salem, Ohio to William and Hazel (Kelly) Morrison.

Bill, an Alliance High School graduate, was proud of his military service as an Army Sergeant, serving in Korea and Hawaii. He was a retired machinist,...

Dec 14, 2022

Mary E. Hawk, age 86, passed away on December 14, 2022.

She was born on May 28, 1936, in Morganstown, West Virginia, to George and Myrtle (Marshal) Jeffries.

Mary was devoted to following Pastor Jimmy Swaggart. She raised money for the diabetes association, heart association and the Akron Children’s Hospital. Mary was everyone’s grandma; she...

Dec 14, 2022

Lawrence P. Frank, age 81, passed away on December 14, 2022.

He was born on January 27, 1941, in Canton, to Leo and Marcelline Frank.

He graduated from Louisville High School in 1959, attended John Carroll University and graduated from Mount Union University with a Bachelor of Science in 1963.

Larry taught math...

Dec 13, 2022

Rose (Leech) Mowen, age 83, passed away peacefully, December 13, 2022.

She was born to Ross D. & Ada M. (Wilden) Leech in Marlboro Twp. December 30, 1938, the youngest of 13 children. Rose married the love of her life, William A. Mowen I, June 13, 1953 and remained happily married for 43 years until his passing...

Dec 13, 2022

David R. Priest of Austintown passed away on December 13, 2022.  Born in Alliance on August 28, 1985, he was the son of Ron and Diana Priest of Alliance.  Dave was a 2004 graduate of West Branch High School and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.  He earned an Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology & Network Administration...

Dec 13, 2022

Arthur Ross Housley, of Canfield, Ohio, departed his life on December 13, 2022 as a result of heart problems.

Art was born on May 17, 1953 to the late Fred and Mildred (Brummit) Housley.

Art was a Christian and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. Art was a retired Semi Truck owner operator. He never met...

Dec 13, 2022

Lois M. Bush, age 98, passed away on December 13, 2022.

She was born on December 29, 1923, in Alliance, to Shafter A. and Wilda (White) Simons.

Lois was a lifetime member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of North Georgetown #574. Lois enjoyed crafting.

Dec 12, 2022

James B. Crites, age 93, passed away on December 12, 2022.

He was born on December 28, 1928, in Moundsville, WV, to Eric H. and Mary Josephine Crites.

As a young boy he and his family moved to Charleston, WV where his siblings, twins, Joyce and Eric and Mary Jo were born.

He...

Dec 9, 2022

Joan Isabel Triplett, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born September 4, 1929 in Bolton, Ohio to Adam F. and Wilma C. (Kegg) Martin.

Joan graduated from Goshen High School and had worked as a cook for the former Gary’s Colonial House, College...

Dec 7, 2022

Karen Marie McDonald, age 78, passed away on December 7, 2022.

She was born on August 26, 1944, in Alliance, to William and Ruby (Haupt) Taschwer Sr.

She graduated from Alliance High School and worked as a cashier at Lowe’s for fourteen years.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary...

Dec 4, 2022

Charlotte A. Loar, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2022.

She was born on May 1, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, to Earl P. & Evelyn M. (Apperson) Leiter.

Charlotte graduated from Louisville High School in 1975 and then graduated in Spring of 1996 from Stark State with her Physical...

Dec 3, 2022

Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral and Cremation Service started a program we call Celebration of Memories in 1992. It is difficult to imagine the emotional stress that faces those who are left to make holiday plans, for this reason, we have prepared our program as an opportunity for you to bring about a positive experience, while coping with the holidays. It is...

Dec 2, 2022

Wanda R. Crabtree, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022 at Blossom Nursing Home.

She was born on June 5, 1934, in Alliance, to Frederick M. and Mildred C. (Hawkins) Russell.

Wanda was a member of the Christian Broadcast Center. She enjoyed puzzles, crafting with her yarn loom and most of all she...

Nov 29, 2022

Kathryn J. Lucas, age 78, passed away on November 29, 2022.

She was born on February 1, 1944, in Alliance.

Kathryn was an avid Cleveland sports fan.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mike Anderson, Lisa Ball (Pat Watz), and James (Kristen) Anderson; and grandchildren, Carrie Ann, Jordan and Cooper....

Nov 28, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Harlan Leland “Lee” Lanzer, patriarch of our family, left us for Heaven into his Mother and Father’s waiting arms on November 28, 2022. Lee was born August 24, 1945, the oldest of five children, to Harlan “Babe” and Shirley Lanzer in Canton, Ohio. His childhood years were spent in the...

Nov 27, 2022

Michael Scott Mohr, age 60, passed away on November 27, 2022.

He was born on December 7, 1961 in Alliance, to Richard Earl and Mary Lou (Anderson) Mohr.

Michael graduated from Alliance High School. He loved music and was a drummer in many local bands.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...