Obituaries

Jul 5, 2022

John J. Costa, age 72, of Canton, passed away on July 5, 2022.

He was born on June 7, 1950 in Salem, Ohio to Alex and Alice (Galchick) Costa.

John graduated from West Branch High School. He worked at Sekely Tool and Die for most of his life and was also employed by Gestamp North...

Jul 3, 2022

Russell E. Lilley, age 81, of Alliance, passed away on July 3, 2022.

He was born on March 2, 1941 in Marshall County, WV to Earl and Evalene Lilley.

Russell worked as a core maker at American Steel Foundries. He served honorably in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. Russell was a member...

Jul 1, 2022

Corinne Ann (Stiver) Antonasanti, age 95, of Alliance, passed away on July 1, 2022, at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born on October 21, 1926, in Alliance, to Clarence Stiver and Violet (Paine) Stiver Freshley.

She graduated from Alliance High School in 1945.

Corinne was a member of Reading Church of the Brethren,...

Jul 1, 2022

William Bunch, age 62, of Alliance, passed away, surrounded and loved by family and friends on Friday July 1, 2022 after a courageous 8 year battle with dementia.

He was born on January 12, 1960 in Alliance to Charles and Edith (Precise) Bunch.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Bill worked for 35 years at...

Jun 30, 2022

John G. Whitacre, age 64, of Plain Township, passed away on June 30, 2022.

He was born on October 14, 1957 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Raymond E. and Barbara Joan (Brandt) Whitacre.

John graduated from Hoover High School in 1975 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State in 1979.

John worked...

Jun 30, 2022

Norma June (Francis) Hampu, 92, of Alliance, passed away on June 30th, 2022.  She was with one of her loving aides, who held her hand and told her to smell the flowers of Heaven and she departed peacefully.  She was a sweet, gentle soul who loved taking care of her whole family.  Having been a teacher, she especially loved...

Jun 28, 2022

Earl C. “Rocky” Thurmond Jr., age 64, of Alliance, departed this life Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center.

Earl was born June 30, 1958, in Alliance, Ohio to the late Earl C. Thurmond Sr. and Mary Lee (Jones) Thurmond.

Rocky attended Marlington High School and was a member of New Zion Baptist Church....

Jun 27, 2022

Sarah E. Hunt, age 93, of Sebring, Ohio, passed away on June 27, 2022 at Crandall Medical Center, with her family by her side.

She was born on August 9, 1928 in Alliance, Ohio to Elmer D. and Mildred (Grimm) Simpson.

Sarah graduated from Alliance High School in 1946. She worked in the office at...

Jun 27, 2022

Vesta L. (Wayne) Smith, age 85, passed of natural causes on June 27, 2022.

She was born February 20, 1937 to Lawrence A. and Reta (Brady) Wayne of Homeworth, Ohio.

She was a graduate of Alliance High School in 1955. Her earlier years of learning were in the Country Schools of Knox Township.

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Jun 24, 2022

Ronald K. Harrison, of North Benton, Ohio, passed away June 24, 2022 at Altercare of Alliance, following a six month illness.

He was born in Salem, Ohio July 21, 1937, the son of the late Estella Freconna and Howard Harrison.

Ronnie grew up next to Mahoning School on Mahoning Avenue in Salem.

A...

Jun 22, 2022

Barbara Ann Hartzell Noll, age 88 of Lenoir, North Carolina, and formerly of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Edna (Barnes) Hartzell.

Barbara was a volunteer and team captain for Alliance Community Concerts for 39 years. She was a former recording...

Jun 22, 2022

Jean Ann Newhouse, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Bethany House in Canton.

She was born October 7, 1932 in Sebring, Ohio to Harold and Fern (Shipman) King.

A 1951 graduate of Sebring High School, Jean worked as a Front-End Supervisor at Kmart.

A member...

Jun 17, 2022

Charles Henry Freeman, age 83, of Alliance, Ohio transitioned into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Friday, June 17, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

He was born on March 11, 1939, in Mt Pleasant Ohio, to Mary Rowena Parker Freeman and Russell Leroy Freeman Jr. He was a U.S Army Veteran, being honorably discharged....

Jun 16, 2022

Cheryl Fontaine, age 76, of Alliance, passed away on June 16, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 15, 1945 in Alliance to George Alfred and Evelyn Elizabeth (Mergenthaler) Worley.

Cheryl was the manager at Hardees for over 20 years and served as a school crossing guard. She was...

Jun 14, 2022

William Ervin Burkhart, age 56, of Alliance, passed away on June 14, 2022.

He was born on June 8, 1966 in Cuyahoga Falls to Thomas Allen and Marlene Burkhart.

William graduated from Alliance High School in 1984. He enjoyed his time at Subway as a district manager for over 25 years. William was an avid...

Jun 14, 2022

The man, the myth, the legend, the cat with 9 lives, has left this world to be with his Lord and his one and only love, Carol. Dieter, who survived fleeing in a boxcar during World War II, being hit by a train, run over by a tractor, numerous falls from roofs and trees, kicks from cows, open heart...

Jun 14, 2022

John H. Knipp, age 96, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born on June 11, 1926 in Pedro, OH to William and Minta Lou (Barker) Knipp.

John served his country in the United States Army.  He worked at Royal China for many years as a cup...

Jun 13, 2022

Lincoln L. Snow, Sr. was born August 13, 1931, in Rochester, Pennsylvania. He was the eighth of nine children born to the late Mr. William H. Snow, Sr. and Mrs. Mattie Snow. The family subsequently moved to Alliance, Ohio where they ran a large farm.

After graduating high school, Lincoln joined the Air Force on December 14,...

Jun 11, 2022

Edwin G. Cassidy, age 80, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born on December 6, 1941 in Canton to Edwin Paul “Jiggs” and Velma (Grimm) Cassidy.

Edwin graduated from Alliance High School in 1960 and then attended drafting school where he obtained an associate’s degree.   Edwin worked...

Jun 7, 2022

Michael David Flowers, age 46, of Alliance, passed away at his home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

He was born November 10, 1975 in Alliance, Ohio and graduated from West Branch High School.

Michael was formerly employed as a welder at East Manufacturing, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.