Obituaries

Nov 7, 2021

Laura Jean Keeling, age 79, of Alliance, passed away on November 7, 2021.

She was born on February 19, 1942 at home in Hartville to Lloyd and Gearldine (Bennett) Royer.

Jean enjoyed gardening and loved taking care of her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Susan (Tom) Kritz, Tony...

Nov 7, 2021

James “Gump” Schott, age 51, of Canton, and formerly of Alliance passed away Sunday November 7, 2021.

He was born September 13, 1970 in Alliance Ohio and was a graduate of Marlington High School.

Jim worked as a mechanic; and loved to ride his Harley, race cars, and ride four-wheelers.

The “Life of...

Nov 7, 2021

Gary James Duecaster, age 57, of Ravenna, passed away on November 7, 2021 from a sudden illness.

He was born on October 26, 1964 to Harold Duecaster and Fern Dana Mutter Duecaster.

Gary was a graduate of Southeast High School Class of 1983. He went on to attend Kent State University where he graduated with...

Nov 6, 2021

Brian F. Cukrowicz, age 77, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on November 6, 2021.

Brian was a loving father and husband who was an incredible role model for all those he touched.  After graduating high school in his birth place of South Bend, Indiana he joined the U.S. Army as a missile specialist for two years with...

Nov 5, 2021

Bertha Ruth Simmons, age 82, of Louisville passed away on November 5, 2021.

She was born on February 12, 1939 in Alliance to Robert Theodore Steinwender and Lois Elizabeth Bennington.

Ruth was a member of Theophilus Bible Church and Church of God.  She enjoyed sewing and making quilts, gardening and canning, but most of all,...

Nov 4, 2021

David L. Richards, age 61, of Alliance passed away on November 4, 2021.

He was born on October 2, 1960 in Canton to Duane Earl Richards and Janilee Bragg.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother; children, Leanne Dillion and Matthew Craven; siblings, Rebecca Richards, Patricia Johnson, Daniel Richards, Paul Richards, Lisa (David...

Nov 1, 2021

Shirley Reinsel, age 85, of Alliance, passed away on November 1, 2021

Interment at Fairmount Memorial Park.

Oct 29, 2021

Nancy G. Locke, age 88, of Alliance, passed away early morning Friday, October 29, 2021 at Bel-Air Care Center.

She was born September 18, 1933 in Buchtel, Ohio to John and Nellie (Coakley) Hayden.

Nancy was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.

Nancy was an avid reader and loved traveling throughout the...

Oct 28, 2021

Linda M. (Tallman) Seifert, age 71, of Alliance, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Altercare.

She was born on April 26, 1950, in Alliance to Wayne Allen and Mary Wilma (Steen) Tallman.

Linda attended Alliance High School.

As a lover of dogs and cats, she spent her time working with dogs...

Oct 27, 2021

Christine Knepper, age 62, of Homeworth passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021.

She was born on November 22, 1958 in Alliance to Jerry and Luella (Menegay) Toussant.

Chris graduated from Marlington High School and went on to work as a bus driver for Mount Union College. She was a member of Damascus Friends Church...

Oct 26, 2021

Mary Catherine Fox, age 35, of Alliance passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born May 1, 1986 in Alliance, Ohio to David M. Husk and Ellen M. (Slimak) Fox.

A 2005 graduate of Alliance High School, Mary attended Kent State University.

Mary was often the first person...

Oct 24, 2021

Barbara Buckel Shaw, age 89, of North Canton passed away at 8:24 a.m. Sunday, October 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Nursing Home.

Barbara, the eldest of 13 children of Creston (Bus) and Luella Green of La Croft, was born February 21, 1932 in East Liverpool and lived her entire life in the area. She was a life-long...

Oct 22, 2021

Ronald L. Russell, age 88, of Minerva passed away on October 22, 2021.

He was born on April 12, 1933 in Alliance to John L. Russell Sr. and Mary Ellen Bennion.

Ronald graduated from Alliance High School in 1951 then went on to attend Mount Union College and the University of Akron Law School. He...

Oct 19, 2021

David Frank Denny, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at home  at 8:53 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

David was born August 30, 1946 to Frank Harold and Evelyn Ruth (Bardo) Denny.

A graduate of West Branch High School and Mount Union College, David received his Master’s Degree from the University of Akron.

He...

Oct 19, 2021

Eleanor Sunny Earley, age 80, of Alliance passed away on October 19, 2021.

She was born on April 2, 1941 in Salem, Ohio to Elmer L. and Eleanor (Macpherson) Earley.

Sunny graduated from Goshen Union High School in 1959. She worked for Mount Union College for 32 years until her retirement in 2006. Sunny was...

Oct 18, 2021

Edna Sue Lee, age 69, of Alliance passed away on October 18, 2021.

She was born on February 22, 1952 in Loudon County to Bart and Edna Thomas.

Sue enjoyed doing puzzles and loved flowers. She was a hard worker and loved everyone she met.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Oct 18, 2021

Anne Elizabeth (Kern) Rohrer, age 102, of Alliance passed away on October 18, 2021.

She was born on August 21, 1919 in Toledo to Peter and Fleet A. Kern.

Anne graduated from Bell Aire High School and later Kent State University. She taught at Washington Elementary School and was a member of the Retired Teachers...

Oct 15, 2021

Heaven’s shore has a new beachcomber.

Ruth Marie Hoover passed away peacefully October 15, 2021.

She was born August 11, 1932 and graduated from Minerva High School.

Ruth married William E. Hoover at Science Hill Church September 2, 1951 and became a lifelong member. She served on the Women’s Guild, providing fresh flowers...

Oct 11, 2021

Karen Lee Kersmarki, age 68, of Alliance, passed away on October 11, 2021.

She was born on January 8, 1953 in Alliance to George Balogh and Joan Marie Davis Balogh.

Karen graduated from Alliance High School and went on to attend Mount Union College. She worked as a caretaker and was previously employed at Altercare...

Oct 11, 2021

John E. Ormiston, age 76, of Smith Township passed away on October 11, 2021.

He was born on July 25, 1945 in Kane, PA to Elmer C. and Florence (Lorenzo) Ormiston.

John worked for American Steel for 30 years until his retirement on February 1, 2000. He was a veteran of the United States Army...