Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Ronald H. Layne, age 64, of Sebring, passed away on January 22, 2022.

He was born on April 19, 1957 in East Liverpool to Fred Austin Layne and Myrtle Elizabeth (Harris) Layne.

Ronald worked as a welder after he graduated from high school; he then began his career as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt....

Jan 20, 2022

Beatrice Louise “Becky” Lewis, age 75, of Alliance, passed away on January 20, 2022 at Villa Maria in Alliance.

Becky was born May 19, 1946 in Alliance, Ohio to John Harold and Betty Jane (Evans) Lewis.

A former resident of Massillon, Ohio, Miss Lewis had previously worked as a school teacher.

She was...

Jan 18, 2022

Karen “Toots” Butler, age 72, of Alliance, passed away peacefully with her mother and daughters by her side on January 18, 2022.

She was born on August 10, 1949 in Alliance to Henry Herzog and Norma (Morrison) McFerren.

Karen was the site coordinator for Meals on Wheels in Alliance for over 25 years and loved...

Jan 17, 2022

Ina Louise Sutton, age 93, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born on April 16, 1928 in Hall County, Nebraska, the second of eight children born to Forrest Elmer Erb and Elma Clara (Lehman) Erb.

Ina graduated from Sterling High...

Jan 16, 2022

“Together Again”-- Beverly Ann McCown, age 87, of Alliance passed away on January 16, 2022.

She was born on April 12, 1934 in Alliance to Herman E. Michalk and Isabella (Pearson) Michalk.

Beverly graduated from Alliance High School in 1951. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Kent State in 1971 and SLD and SBD from...

Jan 15, 2022

Ronnie Lee Brindack, age 80, of Alliance, passed away on January 15, 2022.

He was born on April 7, 1941 in Alliance to Andy and Velma (Szieff) Brindack.

Ronnie graduated from Alliance High School in 1961. He then went to work for Chrysler for many years. Leaving there, he then owned and operated a pizza...

Jan 12, 2022

William Joseph Beaver, age 75, of Sebring, passed away on January 12, 2022.

He was born on March 20, 1946 in Sebring to Robert S. and Carrie Irene (Anderson) Beaver.

Bill served honorably in the United States Airforce from 1965-1969 in the Vietnam War as an airplane mechanic.

Those left to cherish his...

Jan 11, 2022

Mary Ann L. Wolf, age 88, of Columbus, passed away on January 11, 2022.

She was born on June 25, 1933 in New Franklin, Ohio to Oscar L. and Alice (Mensch) Harsh Vandegrift.

Mary Ann graduated from Minerva High School. Over a career span of 35 years she managed operator services in Minerva, Oxford and...

Jan 11, 2022

Nancy Lynn Wollam, age 89, of Alliance, passed away on January 11, 2022.

She was born on April 29, 1932 in Deerfield, Ohio to Ruben and Muriel (Ament) Edinger.

Nancy was active in the Alliance Friends Church and attended Bible Study there. She enjoyed gardening, canning and spending her summers at Tea Garden Acres. Nancy...

Jan 10, 2022

Vivian Sue Pansino, age 82, of Alliance, passed away on January 10, 2022.

She was born on November 16, 1939 in Etna, PA to John and Ethel (Everly) Schwirian.

Vivian graduated from Donora High School in 1957. She was a realtor, but her role as wife, mother, grandmother and friend came first. Vivian was an...

Jan 10, 2022

Ronzle Allen Truman, age 59, of Alliance passed away on January 10, 2022 after an extended illness.

He was born on June 27, 1962 in Alliance to Freda Marie (May) Truman McCune and Ronzle Truman.

Ronzle worked as a truck driver. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Ronzle loved bowling and his animals....

Jan 10, 2022

Randolph S. Girdharry, age 82, of Canton passed away on January 10, 2022.

He was born on August 20, 1939 in Guyana, South America to Bolton and Ivy (Kunar) Girdharry.

Randolph worked in the mental health field for Westboro State Hospital in Westboro, MA for 25 years. He was a member of Canton Seventh Day...

Jan 9, 2022

On Sunday, January 9, 2022, Frank W. McDougal Jr., loving husband, father of six children, and grandfather of five went to be with Jesus at age 48.

Frank was born June 23, 1973, in Canton, Ohio, to Frank Sr. and Patricia (Tessanne) McDougal. He was a greatly accomplished man who walked through life with heart, a sense...

Jan 9, 2022

Walter R. Zingg, age 80, of Alliance, passed away on January 9, 2022.

He was born on February 5, 1941 in Alliance to Warner and Catherine (Britton) Zingg.

Walter graduated from Alliance High School and as quarterback for the Aviators led his team to be the 1958 State Champions.  He earned a full scholarship for...

Jan 9, 2022

James K. McCullough Sr., age 90, of Alliance, passed away on January 9, 2022 of dementia.

Jim was born on July 19, 1931 in Bayard, Ohio to Raymond and Elsie (Craven) McCullough.

He married Bernice Motter on November 6, 1954, they were married for 67 years. He had two sons, James K Jr. and John...

Jan 8, 2022

Evan L. Kay-Hofius, age 0, of Alliance passed away on January 8, 2022.

He was born to Chase Kay-Hofius and Isyss Johnson on December 29, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; his sisters, Iris and Penelope; his maternal grandmother, Carrie Malone; maternal great-grandparents, Mary and Jerry Malone; paternal grandparents, Pete and...

Jan 7, 2022

Kenneth P. “Kenny” Fox, age 77 of Homeworth, died at 7:01 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

Kenny was born September 21, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to Paul and Donna (Rhoads) Fox.

A 1962 graduate of West Branch High School, Kenny was formerly employed by AT&T as a technician before...

Jan 7, 2022

Gwen Martha Liverett, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home at 10:34 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022.

She was born December 5, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to George Burdick and Agnes (Karlson) Burdick Young.

A 1969 graduate of Marlington High School.  Gwen attended Milligan College in Tennessee.

She retired in 2001 from...

Jan 5, 2022

Olice Pauline Hill, age 83, of Alliance, went home to be with Jesus on January 5, 2022.

She was born on January 11, 1938 in New Comberstown, Ohio to Roger and Ruth (Freetage) Derr.

Olice attended the Alliance Christin Center. She enjoyed playing games, working in her yard and spending time with her family.

Jan 4, 2022

Betty J. Zevada, age 93, of Alliance, passed away on January 4, 2022.

She was born on July 29, 1928 in Alliance to Harry and Katherine (Buchel) Evans.

Betty attended Alliance City Schools. She worked for the former Bonney Forge, Strand and Morrison Theaters. Betty enjoyed cooking, going to card club, and spending time with...