Obituaries

Nov 24, 2022

Catherine B. “Katie” Mitchell, age 91, of Alliance, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 while vacationing in Wilmington, North Carolina.

She was born February 24, 1931 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to Guy W. Barger and Bernice (Gilliland) Barger.

A 1948 graduate of Sewickley High School in Pennsylvania, Katie graduated from Indiana State Teacher’s College in Indiana, PA....

Nov 24, 2022

Kathy A. Graham, age 69, of Alliance, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

She was born May 15, 1953 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Waterloo High School.

Kathy worked as a prep cook at Country Manor for many years.

Kathy was the type of person people...

Nov 23, 2022

Shirley L. Stauffenger, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at her home on November 23, 2022.

She was born March 12, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio Ralph and Mabel (Hartzell) Bichsel.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Shirley attended Beauty School. She formerly worked at Ohio Bell and as a Beautician.

Survivors include her...

Nov 21, 2022

Rollin D. “Rollie” Rosenberger, age 85, of Alliance, passed away November 21, 2022 at Broadway Creek Senior Living in Medina.

He was born January 23, 1937 in New Franklin, Ohio to Arthur and Gladys (Barkdoll) Rosenberger.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Rollie continued his education to become a Carpenter. He retired from Kintz Construction...

Nov 19, 2022

Myron C. Powers, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

He was born on March 9, 1936, in Girard, PA, to William and Hazel (Bogart) Powers.

Myron served in the United States Airforce from 1957-1961.  He was a lifelong HAM Radio Operator; his call sign was W3ALD.  He was a member of the...

Nov 15, 2022

Donald A. Zinz, age 73, of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at University Hospital.

The son of William R. and Sarah (Schuller) Zinz Sr., he was born December 29, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Donald spent his life devoted to education.  He earned his Bachelors and Master’s degree from Kent State University in...

Nov 12, 2022

Benjamin David Hotchkiss, age 34, passed away on November 12, 2022.

He was born on May 22, 1988, in Canton, to David and Beth (Wilson) Hotchkiss.

Ben attended Kent State University. He worked as a landscaper for Scott Cully and a produce assistant manager at Acme. He was a member of Union Avenue United Methodist...

Nov 10, 2022

Nancy A. Sandifer, age 82, of Sebring, passed away November 10, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born October 29, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Harold W. Hilsmier and Olga M. (Schnaepel) Hilsmier.

A graduate of Fort Wayne Southside High School, Nancy attended Perdue University and had worked as a Bank Teller....

Nov 8, 2022

Earl T. “Tommy” Myers, age 66, of Alliance, passed away on November 8, 2022.

He was born on March 31, 1956, in Glendale, West Virginia, to Betty L. Myers.

Tommy delivered newspapers for the Alliance Review and worked for Judge Lavery for many years. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed helping people. Tommy...

Nov 6, 2022

Julie Zamagias, loving mother, sister, and aunt, entered into the gates of heaven on November 6, 2022.

She was born August 7, 1955 in Alliance, Ohio to Stephen M. and Norma Jean (Aquilo) Zamagias.

A 1973 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Julie graduated from Mount Union College in 1977. She worked as Office...

Oct 31, 2022

Martha Jane Tune, age 97, passed away on October 31, 2022 in Tampa, FL peacefully surrounded by love and family.   She was known as Jane to all.

Born on August 25, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter to Eli Holmes and Wanda Leota (Smith) Orr.

Jane graduated from Albion College majoring in Music...

Oct 30, 2022

Barbara J. Anderson (Mazzei) Bixler passed away October 30, 2022 at 80 years old.  Born Dec. 3, 1941, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Valliere (Bud) E. Anderson and Frances (Wagner) Anderson.  Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth F. Bixler and Sister Carol (Anderson) Kauffman.  A 1960 Alliance High School graduate, previously employed at...

Oct 29, 2022

Claire Springer, age 83, passed away on October 29, 2022.

She was born on March 25, 1939, in Ohio, to George and Lela (Yochum) Steineck.

Claire graduated from Louisville High School. She then received her degree from Mount Union College before beginning her work as a music teacher at Marlington High School. Claire loved music,...

Oct 29, 2022

Joel E. Palmer passed away at Aultman Alliance Hospital October 29, 2022 with his wife and kids by his side, holding his hands as he went to be with Our Lord to finally rest and breathe easy.

Joel was born October 11, 1961 in Alliance, Ohio to his amazing parents Carl and RuthAnn Palmer. He graduated from...

Oct 28, 2022

Richard Williams Sr, age 87, passed away on October 28, 2022.

He was born on January 9, 1935 in Belmont County, OH to James and Anna (Burkhart) Williams.

Richard honorably served his country with the United States Army for three years.

He was a chipper/tool repairman at American Steel for 34 years where...

Oct 27, 2022

Sophie M. Umberger, age 88, of North Canton, passed away at Windsor Medical Center October 27, 2022.

She was born August 11, 1934 to Nicholas and Mary (Sarianides) Cazangides.

She enjoyed gardening and loved her neighbors.

Those left to cherish her memory are her step-sons, Brett (Tammy), Brian (Cindy), Gregg (Kelly) and Grant...

Oct 27, 2022

Edna M. Edwards, age 86, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital October 27, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester G. Kuntzman and Corinne A. (Ramsey) Kuntzman, and her sister, Shirley Kuntzman Jordan-Boyd.

After graduation from Alliance High School (Class of 1954), Edna was employed in the...

Oct 25, 2022

Marlene Snyder, age 87, passed away on October 25, 2022.

She was born on May 22, 1935, in Salem, Ohio, to Michael and Elizabeth (Fleischer) Yunk.

Marlene was a church secretary for most of her life, most recently she served at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid reader....

Oct 24, 2022

Virginia R. Carlile, age 90, passed away on October 24, 2022.

She was born on February 12, 1932, in Alliance, to Howard and Leota (Pierce) Bowhall.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Virginia married Gene on October 28, 1951. Many people would remember Virginia from her years spent at the Limaville Post Office, retiring in...

Oct 20, 2022

John R. Meece, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 11, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH to Hobart and Mary (Merriman) Meece.

John honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later in the Army National Guard before working as...