Obituaries

May 11, 2022

Joyce E. Vickers, age 74, of Hartville, passed away on May 11, 2022.

She was born on April 13, 1948 in Canton to Robert Earl Goshorn and Iona J. Kohl Goshorn.

Joyce graduated from Marlington High School.  She enjoyed flowers, fishing and crafts, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

May 4, 2022

Maryanna Sweitzer, aged 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 4th, 2022, from her home in Marlboro Township, where she was surrounded by members of her family.

She was born Bertha Maryanna Simmons on October 17th, 1936 in Beallsville OH. Like her three other siblings, she preferred to be called by her middle name....

May 3, 2022

Carol Ann Messenheimer, age 65, of Alliance, was called home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2022.She was born on May 11, 1956 to John and Helen (Patrick) Mottern.

Carol was a 1975 graduate of Marlington High School.  After many years of employment, she retired in 2019 from Coastal Pet Products and served as a...

May 1, 2022

Rory A. Mummert, age 60, of Alliance, passed away on May 1, 2022.

He was born on October 22, 1961 in Alliance to Raymond Mummert and Dorothy Bentfeld.

Rory was a jack of all trades; he worked as a Union Journeyman Roofer at East Central Ohio Building and Trades Council Local #88. He was an...

Apr 29, 2022

Byron Linear, age 70, of Canton, passed away on April 29, 2022.

He was born on March 30, 1952 in Alliance to Everett and Velma (Anderson) Linear.

Byron graduated from Alliance High School in 1970. He then attended Akron Barber College and started his career as a barber. Byron enjoyed exchanging “Tall Tales” with his...

Apr 28, 2022

Lawrence Brewer, age 91, of Alliance, passed away on April 28, 2022.

He was born on August 9, 1930 in Ryland, Alabama to Clyde and Pauline (Thomas) Brewer.

Lawrence served in the Navy for four years before starting a career in aerospace. He started work at Huntsville Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal then transferred to Kennedy Space...

Apr 28, 2022

Cheryl Kay Robertson of Alliance passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Cheryl was born in Alliance, Ohio, on June 24, 1956 to her loving mother, Kay (Savage) Vicars and the late John Vicars.

Cheryl graduated from Alliance High School, and began working at Robertson Heating Supply in 1973. After...

Apr 23, 2022

Jeannette Wood Burton, age 88, of Alliance, passed away on April 23, 2022.

She was born on June 10, 1933 in Limaville, Ohio to William and Susan (Worley) Wood.

Jeannette graduated from Alliance High School. She worked at General Electric as a lamp welder for over 25 years.

Those left to cherish her...

Apr 23, 2022

Madelyne Burruss, Age 74, of Alliance, passed away on April 23, 2022

A private service will be held.

Apr 22, 2022

Helen “Sweetie” Louise Miller, age 76, of Alliance, passed away on April 22, 2022.

She was born on November 1, 1945 in Ridley, Tennessee to H.B. and Helen Edwards.

Helen was a retired housekeeper at Mount Union College. She loved bingo, playing cards and cooking; but most of all she loved spending time with her...

Apr 22, 2022

Faye L. Roy, age 76, of Alliance, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 10:04 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2022.

She was born on August 3, 1945 in Hendricks, West Virginia to Ward and Grace (Mason) Tenney.

Faye received her GED from Marlington High School along with her loving sister, Rhoda Miller. She worked...

Apr 21, 2022

Sandra S. Herrington, age 74, of Alliance, went home on April 21, 2022.

She was born on May 20, 1947 in Alliance to Delbert and Twila Minger.

Sandra graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as a hair dresser and salon owner for more than 20 years. She also worked as a waitress in the...

Apr 20, 2022

Lorice C. Scipione, age 93, of Alliance, passed away on April 20, 2022.

She was born on December 21, 1928 in Alliance to Lee and Annie (Barricks) Godsey.

Lorice graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelors and Masters in Education. She taught 6th and 7th grade at Austintown Schools. Lorice was also a certified...

Apr 19, 2022

John William Salaski, age 74, of Alliance, left to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2022.

He was born on January 9, 1948 in Alliance to John and Martha (Lare) Salaski.

John graduated from Alliance High School in 1966 and went on to work for Transue & Williams, and later...

Apr 17, 2022

Betty L. (Thal) Lytle of Sebring passed away at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital on April 17, 2022.  Betty was born in Alliance Ohio, April 23, 1929, the daughter of Transylvanian Saxon immigrants Anna (Schuster) and George Thal; she was proud of her Saxon heritage.

Betty graduated from Alliance High School in 1947 and then attended the University...

Apr 16, 2022

Brian Michael Phillips, age 45, of Canton, passed away on April 16, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born on May 31, 1976 in Moreno Valley, California to the late Mary (Jovingo) Luttrell and Steve Phillips.

Brian worked at Ecomm LLC Online. He was a very straight forward man, but...

Apr 16, 2022

Joanne Marie Venables, age 87, passed away at Canterbury Villa of Alliance on April 16th, 2022.

She was born on January 21, 1935 in Youngstown to Martin and Veronica Marie (Kotich) Thellman and lived in Struthers at a young age before the family moved to Alliance.

Joanne was a 1953 graduate of Alliance High School....

Apr 14, 2022

Elaine Kay Crowell, age 78, of Alliance, passed away on April 14, 2022.

She was born on December 5, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan to Jim and Lucille (West) Karathanos.

Elaine graduated from South East Highschool. She retired from the Walmart jewelry department, but Elaine spent most of her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed making...

Apr 14, 2022

Kenneth E. Atkinson, age 80, of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was born May 5, 1941 in Cambridge, Ohio to Joseph C. and M. Marjorie (Flood) Atkinson.

A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, Ken retired after a lengthy career as a Carpenter. He was a...

Apr 10, 2022

Carole L. Atkinson, age 77, of North Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 after a brief illness.

She was born June 3, 1944 in Canton, Ohio to Louis and Audrey (Danner) Saunders.

A graduate of Lake High School, Carole worked for more than 20 years at Petite Sophisticate.

A member of...