Obituaries

Dec 7, 2021

David W. Walker, age 65, of Alliance passed away at Aultman Alliance Hospital on December 7, 2021.

He was born on February 21, 1956 in Chicago Heights, IL to Walter W. Walker and Beverly (Builte) Thornton.

David graduated from Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, IL and went on to attend a two year...

Dec 4, 2021

Harold Lewis Hall passed away quietly on 04 December 2021. Harold was born in Dennison, Ohio on 22 October 1926, the fourth son of Harry and Ida Hall.

He was a graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and a proud veteran of the Merchant Marines during World War II where he was a crew member on the...

Dec 1, 2021

Charles Blyss Moorhead, age 65, of Canton passed away on December 1, 2021.

He was born on January 30, 1956 in Shelby, Ohio to Paul Blyss and Lois (Noble) Moorhead.

Charles graduated from the former Lehman High School and went on to obtain a degree in education from Malone University and an architecture degree from...

Dec 1, 2021

David F. Smith, age 91, of Alliance passed away on December 1, 2021.

He was born on June 22, 1930 in Chillicothe, Ohio to James C. Smith and Isabell Smith.

David graduated from Sebring High School in 1951. He was the founder and president of Smith Machine Inc. and worked for Alliance Machine until his...

Nov 30, 2021

Rachel L. Loar, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at her home on November 30, 2021.

She was born on July 7, 1935 in Bemus, WV to Charles and Mary (Lambert) Vance.

Rachel was a former school bus driver for Marlington Schools. She was a member of the 40+ Motorcycle Club and the Alliance Baptist...

Nov 29, 2021

Eugene Kelly Flores, age 53, of Alliance, passed away suddenly at his home on November 29, 2021.

He was born on March 6, 1968 in Defiance, Ohio to Alfredo Flores Sr. and Marie R. Dalesandro.

Kelly worked for American Standard in Salem and enjoyed doing handyman work.

Those left to cherish his memory...

Nov 29, 2021

Diane Lynnea Breit, age 67 of Hartville, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Diane was born June 29, 1954 in Alliance, Ohio to Charles H. and Anita Nadine (Schneider) Jackson. A graduate of Alliance High School, Diane graduated from Clark Technical College in Springfield. Later in life, she returned to school and...

Nov 28, 2021

John F. Peters, age 96, of Alliance, passed away at his home at 1:16 a.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021.

He was born March 12, 1925 in Salem, Ohio to Frank J. and Anna (Baka) Peters.

A lifelong resident of Alliance, Jack graduated from Alliance High School in 1943, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Nov 27, 2021

Sean M. Mull, age 51, of Alliance, passed away on November 27, 2021 at 10:55 p.m. at Mercy Hospital.

He was born on January 11, 1970 in Alliance to Rodney and Shirley Mull. Sean attended Alliance High School and was formerly employed as a welder at Mac Trailer, East Manufacturing and Alliance Castings. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking,...

Nov 26, 2021

Shirley A. Mull, age 76, of Alliance passed away at Community Care Center at 2:20 a.m. Friday, November 26, 2021.

She was born October 16, 1945 in Alliance, Ohio to Andrew and Lula F. (McClurg) Daniels.

Shirley was a graduate of Alliance High School.  She enjoyed drawing, writing poetry, singing and cooking.

She...

Nov 26, 2021

Joseph A. “Bud” Gimbara, age 81, of Alliance, died Friday, November 26, 2021 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born August 17, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Margaret (Gaul) Gimbara.

A 1958 graduate of Alliance High School, Bud joined the United States Army right out of high school.

He retired after 30...

Nov 23, 2021

Shirley A. Williams, age 86, of Alliance went to meet her Lord and Savior at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Aultman Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born December 31, 1934, in Alliance, Ohio to Gene and Evelyn (Householder) Mason.

Shirley was a member of Tri-County Church of Christ for...

Nov 20, 2021

Patricia Barnes Roman passed away Saturday November 20, 2021 following a short illness.

Patricia was a lifelong resident of Alliance, born April 5, 1949.   A 1967 graduate from Alliance High School, she worked for about 10 years as a secretary at Babcock & Wilcox Research Center.  She left to pursue her college degree and graduated from Kent...

Nov 18, 2021

Thomas P. Brady, age 67, of Alliance, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on November 18, 2021.

He was born on May 15, 1954 in Alliance to Donald P. Brady Sr. and Beulah (Partlow) Brady.

Thomas graduated from Marlington High School. He worked for his family business, Cook Coffee Co. and was...

Nov 16, 2021

Eldon P. Hurford Jr., age 54, of Alliance, went home to his Heavenly Lord and Father on November 16, 2021.

Eldon Jr. was born on November 28, 1966 to Eldon and Barbara Hurford and lived in Alliance area his entire life.

A 1985 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, Eldon was employed at Stark Metal...

Nov 16, 2021

Kent Edward Highhouse of Alliance, OH passed away suddenly and peacefully on November 16, 2021, at the age of 79.

Kent was born on November 5, 1942, in Warren, PA to Edward Leroy Highhouse and Coilla May Ugard. He lived in Warren until 1977 when he moved his family to Olmsted Falls, OH.

His first...

Nov 14, 2021

Gloria “Jeanie” Grantz, age 73, of Alliance passed away on November 14, 2021.

She was born on November 24, 1947 in Alliance to Mattie Barker and Russell Dowdy.

Jeanie worked at Coastal Pet for many years and then worked cleaning privately after her retirement. She enjoyed playing Bingo and gambling with her friends.

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Nov 12, 2021

David B. Ray, age 77, of Alliance passed away on November 12, 2021 at 10:38 p.m. at home surrounded by family.

He was born on August 16, 1944 in Minerva, OH to Lawrence and Ethel (Haines) Ray.

Shortly after attending Marlington High School, David started working as a dynamiter for Alliance Stone Quary. He spent...

Nov 11, 2021

“Together Forever” -- Evelyn L. Hahn, age 93 of Alliance, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Greenview Assisted Living in Uniontown, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born July 3, 1928 in Tallmadge, Ohio, to Virgil Jacobs and Gertrude (Haines) Jacobs Waltenbaugh.

A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School,...

Nov 9, 2021

Sherrie Smith, age 65, of Sebring passed away on November 9, 2021.

She was born on May 15, 1956 in Alliance to William A. and Vesta Smith.

Sherrie had a high passion for Victorian homes. She also enjoyed antiques, reading, vintage cars and drag races. Sherrie was admired for her candor and was surely adamant...