Obituaries

Aug 11, 2022

Lou Ann Pontius, age 69, of Massillon, formerly of Marlboro, died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Hartville Meadows.

She was born January 23, 1953, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Clarence and Isabel (Foltz) Pontius and was a lifelong area resident.

Lou Ann had worked at West Stark Center Workshops, VOCA, and Dollar General.

Survivors...

Aug 7, 2022

Maxine “Granny” Fisher Purdy, 85, of Alliance was received by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She lived being loved and cared for by her son, Victor and family and she was received surrounded by love ones.  Rest Easy Granny.

Memorial Services will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Friday, August 12, 2022 at...

Aug 6, 2022

Alverna J. Smith, age 94, of Alliance, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Altercare of Hartville.

Alverna was born August 3, 1928 in East Canton, to Chester A. Smith and Blanche M. (VanHorn) Smith.

A graduate of Marlboro High School, Alverna worked as an office clerk for Hoover Company for over...

Aug 2, 2022

Victoria Stewart, Age 71, of Salem, passed away August 2, 2022

Service information to come.

Jul 31, 2022

Joanne C. Brodzinski, age 85, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022.

She was born on September 20, 1936 in Beloit to William and Viola (Stroup) Summer.

Joanne was a member of Freeburg Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed baking, gardening and canning.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Jul 27, 2022

Charlene was ushered “home” accompanied by holy angels to spend eternity with God on Wednesday, July 27th.

Charlene was born December 31, 1950, in Salem, Ohio and was the second child of Robert and Zelma Baird Atherton, who preceded her.

She was a devoted Christian and loving wife of Lee McGrath, whom she married January...

Jul 25, 2022

Stephanie L. Duff, age 65, of Marlboro, passed away on July 25, 2022.

She was born on February 24, 1957 in Barberton, Ohio to Steve and Eileen Lazar.

Stephanie graduated from Barberton High School in 1975 and went on to work in the business and IT world. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, watching the Chicago Blackhawks...

Jul 24, 2022

Dorothy Jane (Smith) Flarida, 92, passed away July 24, 2022 at the Woodlands in Ravenna.

She was born October 26, 1929, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to Kathleen Barrows and Ralph Smith. Her stepfather was Lawrence R. Lewis.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Richard Flarida; her children, Susan Strong and Darrin...

Jul 22, 2022

Wanda Lee Phillips, age 88, of Sebring, passed away on July 22, 2022 at Salem Hospital.

She was born on April 22, 1934 in Alliance to Clarence and Ivonna (Vohecker) Inglado.

Wanda worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She loved to dance and met her husband, Robert Phillips, dancing at Meyers Lake Dance Hall...

Jul 19, 2022

Patricia A. Greathouse, age 71, of Minerva, passed away on July 19, 2022.

She was born on November 18, 1950 in Waynesburg, Ohio to Edwin F. Potter Sr. and Betty L. Adams.

Patricia graduated from Minerva High School and went on to work for GE Capital for 15 years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, but...

Jul 18, 2022

Helen L. Bissett, age 88, of Alliance, passed away on July 18, 2022.

She was born on March 23, 1934 in Spring Hill Township, Pennsylvania to John and Virginia (Wiles) Bissett.

Helen loved playing guitar and singing gospel and country music. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Jul 18, 2022

Jamie L. Voshel, age 52, of Alliance, passed away on July 18, 2022.

She was born on August 14, 1969 in Alliance to Nancy Gimbara and James Robert Gimbara.

Jamie graduated from Alliance High School. She was the head housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Express in Alliance. Jamie was a member of Alliance Christian Center....

Jul 16, 2022

Roosevelt Fortner Sr., age 97, of Alliance, passed away on July 16, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

A resident of the Alliance area for most of his life, born July 21, 1924 in Toxey, Alabama to Fannie Mae Lloyd White and Marshall Fortner. He worked at American Steel Foundries from 1945-1986 until his retirement. He was the...

Jul 15, 2022

Raymond Leroy Tucker, age 74, of Alliance, passed away on July 15, 2022.

He was born on September 24, 1947 in Athens, OH to Raymond and Faye (Grigsby) Tucker.

Raymond graduated from Alliance High School and attended Kent State Salem.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Raymond was a member of the Alliance...

Jul 14, 2022

Judith Ann (Osterling) Catlett, age 81, of North Benton Ohio, passed away July 14, 2022.

She was born on September 7, 1941 to Robert and Norma Osterling.

Judy enjoyed traveling and fishing with her husband of 35 years, William (Bill) Catlett. They would spend their winters at Washington Oaks State Park, South of St. Augustine...

Jul 14, 2022

Wilma Marie (Blendenbacher) Mohr, age 86, of Alliance, passed away on July 14, 2022 at The Gables of Canton.

She was born on September 8, 1935 in Beloit to Elizabeth (Court) Cole and James Blendenbacher. Wilma graduated from Sebring High School in 1953.

She loved her flowers, being in her garden and feeding her birds....

Jul 11, 2022

Jean I. Ferguson passed away on July 11, 2022 at her son’s home in Alliance.

She was born on February 28, 1925 in Minerva and graduated from Minerva High School where she was a member of the marching band and the National Honor Society.

As a divorced parent, she raised four sons Daniel (Jeanne) of...

Jul 10, 2022

Paul Jay Kapper died unexpectedly July 10, 2022.  He was born August 31, 1984 to Dennis and Sandy Kapper of Marlboro.

Paul graduated from Marlington High School in 2003.  He attended Mahoney County Career and Tech school specializing in diesel mechanics while in high school.  He graduated from the University of Northwestern, Ohio in 2005.

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Jul 9, 2022

Robert Roy “Bob” Kamph, age 87, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Care Center.

He was born January 17, 1935 at the family home in West Lebanon, Ohio to Raymond and Emma (Lemon) Kamph.

Robert had been employed at Sugardale Foods, and was a member of the Sugardale...

Jul 6, 2022

Wanda Gwendolyn “Gwen” Bahler, age 88, of Alliance, passed away July 6, 2022 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born September 19, 1933 in Young Harris, Georgia to Garland and Julia (Thompson) Martin.

A graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, Gwen worked as an Executive Secretary for American Steel, in Alliance.

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