Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Lloyd D. Gray, age 70, of Alliance went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2022 at Altercare of Alliance.

He was born on September 21, 1951 in Alliance to Samuel and Emma (Blackburn) Gray.

Lloyd graduated from Alliance High School in 1970 and then attended Refrigeration School. Lloyd worked as a Security Officer...

Dec 30, 2021

Darlene (Barker) Clark, age 79, of Alliance passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021.

She was born on July, 9 1942 in Ironton, OH to William and Inis Barker.

Darlene retired from Deft Inc. and attended Freewill Baptist Temple. She enjoyed cooking, interior design, gardening, traveling and vacationing.

Those left to cherish her...

Dec 30, 2021

Our beloved Darlene left this world on December 30th. She died suddenly at home with family by her side. She was born in 1945 at St. Francis hospital Cambridge, Ohio. She was the oldest of five children born to William “Frank” Campbell and Athalee “Virginia” Smith Campbell. She changed lives through her knowledge of real estate and was an...

Dec 29, 2021

David Lee Gologram, age 59, of Alliance, passed away on December 29th, 2021.

He was born on April 2nd, 1962 in Alliance to Harry “Lee” Gologram and Nancy Kibler.

David graduated from West Branch High School in 1981.  He served in the National Guard for six years and then as a Private in the United...

Dec 29, 2021

Dr. Barry W. Penturf passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on December 29, 2021.

Born in Alliance on January 2, 1953 to Norman and Bernice (Mulinix) Penturf he lived most of his life in Alliance, Ohio.   A 1971 graduate of Alliance High School, Barry was proud of his participation on the Alliance Aviator’s...

Dec 28, 2021

Shirley A. Hawthorne, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She was born September 2, 1937 in Columbus, OH to Herman and Emma (Berlin) Mercer.

A member of Pine Lake Christian Church in Sebring, OH for over 20 years (prior to moving out of the local area), she also...

Dec 28, 2021

James W. “Jimi” Cox, age 71, of Alliance passed away on December 28, 2021 at Rose Lane Nursing in Massillon.

He was born on April 21, 1950 in Renton, Washington to Russell E. Cox and Novella M. (Law) Cox.

Jimi graduated from Alliance High School and attended Kent State University. He worked for Deft Inc....

Dec 27, 2021

Albert A. DeArmitt Jr., age 70, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital on December 27th.

He had a long, honored career as a funeral attendant at Spiker Foster Shriver Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Lucille and sister, Trudy Hall.

He will be sadly missed...

Dec 27, 2021

Virginia Mae Robart, age 98, of Alliance went home to be with her Lord on December 27, 2021.

She was born on May 7, 1923 in Alliance to Ross and Mable (Hartzell) Keen.

Virginia worked as a lab tech at Alliance Community Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church...

Dec 26, 2021

Bruce A. Hill, age 78, of Alliance, passed away December 26, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born February 4, 1943 to Walter E. Hill Sr. and Mabel Anne (Engle) Hill.

Bruce was a graduate of Alliance High School and worked for the Pennsylvania Conrail Railroad as a brake man and conductor. Bruce...

Dec 25, 2021

Herbert Atlee Woolf at the young age of 97 was reunited with his parents on December 25, 2021 following his battle with cancer.

He was born in Alliance, OH on September 4, 1924 to Arnold and Maureta (Herbster) Woolf, the second of two children. He resided in the same home he grew up in as a child....

Dec 24, 2021

Dorothea Marie Hoover, age 75, of Alliance passed away on December 24, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

She was born on May 12, 1946 in Waynesburg, Ohio to Robert and Dorothy (Long) Fall.

Dorothea was a member of Home Mission Church. She enjoyed bicycling, drawing and her home. Dorothea loved God and everyone she met....

Dec 24, 2021

Robert “Rob” Randles, age 52 of North Canton, passed away at 2:19 p.m. Friday, December 24, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.

Rob was born January 21, 1969 in Alliance, Ohio, the son of Ellen Blevins.

A graduate of Sebring High School, Rob worked as a Control Room Operator for Georgia Pacific.

He...

Dec 23, 2021

Patricia L. Hill, age 65, of Alliance, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born February 28, 1956 in Alliance, Ohio to Abe Melott and Wanda (Volino) Mellot.

Pat retired from Coastal Pets.

She will be loved and missed by her family, including, her sons, Robert M. Hill...

Dec 22, 2021

Susan Kay McConnell, age 81, of Alliance passed away at Alliance Community Hospital at 9:20 p.m. on December 22, 2021.

She was born on February 10, 1940 in Alliance, OH to Herbert and Goldie (Maddox) Myers.

A 1958 graduate of Alliance High School, Sue worked in the past years at Alliance Manufacturing, Alliance Community Hospital,...

Dec 19, 2021

Clara J. Barker, age 76, of Alliance passed away on December 19, 2021.

She was born on January 25, 1945 in Alliance to Robert and Dorothy (Walters) Sears.

Clara was a retired housewife and enjoyed spending time at home with her family and Buddy. She was a member of the Dante Club, Eagles and The...

Dec 18, 2021

Shawn R. Graham, age 72, of Alliance passed away on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.He was born on July 21st, 1949 in Alliance to Robert and Dorothy (Ruff) Graham.

Shawn was a 1967 graduate of Alliance High School and attended Kent State University. Shawn worked at East Manufacturing   as a foreman and later at Trailstar in the scheduling...

Dec 18, 2021

Dorothy Anna Haines, age 87, of Alliance, passed away on December 18, 2021.

She was born on March 1, 1934 in Wildwood, New Jersey to Doris Neil Van Buren and Hildebert Van Buren III and raised by Edmund and Dorothy Kalbach.

Dotty was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and served as the Secretary...

Dec 13, 2021

Karen D. Harvey, age 71, of Alliance passed away on December 13, 2021.

She was born on March 6, 1950 in Sistersville, West Virginia to Jack and Martha Jane (Light) Hammel.

Karen enjoyed many things such as cooking, baking, sewing, shopping and taking yearly family vacations to the beach. She loved her family more than...

Dec 10, 2021

Bonnie Jean Miller, age 84, of Alliance, passed away at 2:04 p.m. December 10, 2021 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance.

She was born on October 6, 1937 in East Palestine, Ohio to William L. and Eliza I. (Veon) Crubaugh.

Bonnie was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and the Lady Elks. She enjoyed camping, bowling,...