Obituaries

Sep 7, 2021

MaryAnn Johnson, age 82, of Alliance passed away on September 7, 2021.

She was born on December 15, 1938 in Louisville to James Max and Anna (Raynard) Robson.

MaryAnn graduated from Marlboro High School in 1957. She worked as a surgical technician for Robinson Memorial Hospital, drove a school bus for Marlington Local Schools, retired...

Sep 4, 2021

Herbert Paul Brady, age 66, of Alliance passed away on September 4, 2021.He was born on March 31, 1955 in Alliance to Derwood “Gat” Brady and Elaine (Moore) Lorden.

Herb graduated from Marlington High School. He worked for 40 years as a driller in the oil fields.

Herb participated in Boy Scouts when he was...

Sep 3, 2021

Michael William Harold, age 63, formally of Alliance, Ohio passed away September 3, 2021 at his home in Canton, Ohio.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio August 8, 1958 to the late Joseph and Miriam Harold.

Michael was a graduate of Alliance High School from the class of 1976.

After high school Michel...

Sep 3, 2021

Betty Smith, age 78, of Alliance, was reunited with her husband Friday, September 3, 2021 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born August 12, 1943 in Hartville, Ohio to Dan C. and Alta (Hostetler) Schlabach.

Betty retired from the Inn at Belden after fifteen years of service as Head Baker. She was the founder and operated...

Aug 28, 2021

James Eugene Cottrill, 72, of Alliance, Ohio, died at 8:35 p.m. on August 28, 2021 at Alliance Community Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born on December 15, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio, to Paul Lewis Cottrill and Dorothy June (Hurtt) Cottrill.  He was raised on the family farm in Washington Courthouse, Ohio with his younger brother...

Aug 27, 2021

Alliance: Lois Calloway (Everett) Myers, 97, passed away on August 27, 2021 at Copeland Oaks, in Sebring, Ohio, where she had been a resident since 2017. Lois was born in Sunnyside, Georgia on July 20, 1924 to parents, John E. Everett and Lois C. Everett. The family moved to Alliance, Ohio and Lois was raised from a young age...

Aug 27, 2021

Frank Caserta, age 72, of Alliance passed away peacefully Friday, August 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 30, 1949 in Alliance to Anthony Joseph and Rose V. (Linaburg) Caserta.

Frank was a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1971 graduate of the University of Akron.

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Aug 22, 2021

Stanley Rae Jr., Age 57, of Alliance, passed away on August 22, 2021

Aug 22, 2021

Sheila M. May, age 71, of Alliance passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on August 22, 2021.

She was born on May 25, 1950 in Lisbon, OH to Hughie P. Evans Sr. and Helen R. (Donelly) Evans.

Sheila was a 1968 graduate of Marlington High School and a prior member of Elkton...

Aug 22, 2021

Mary Edna (Eberling) Bryant, age 86, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Arbors at Minerva Nursing Home.

She was born July 3, 1935 in Alliance to the late Charles and Glenna (Riley) Eberling, the former owners of Marlboro Sand and Gravel.

Mary Edna worked at the former Molly Stark Hospital and retired...

Aug 18, 2021

Nancy J. Sutton, age 84 of Homeworth, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio.

She was born October 6, 1936 to Dewey and Grace (Helman) McLaughlin.

Nancy formerly worked at Western Southern Life Insurance, John Hawkins Realty, Copeland Oaks, Stonebridge Sales and Dicken and Marshalls.

She also was...

Aug 16, 2021

John M. Rohrer, age 71, of Alliance, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2021.

He was born on July 9, 1950 in Alliance to Robert and Blanche (Horner) Rohrer.

John was a machine operator at P&E Sales. He was a devout believer and attended Bible Believers Baptist Church. John was always there...

Aug 14, 2021

Jack Edwin Miller, age 94, of Alliance, passed away on August 14th, 2021.

Jack was owner, with his late wife, Joyann Miller, of the Jack and Joy Shoppe Children’s Clothing Store for 31 years.

Jack was born on April 16th, 1927 in Alliance to John and Beatrice (Walker) Miller.

He graduated from Alliance...

Aug 12, 2021

Donald Akers Boyce, age 94, passed away on August 12, 2021.

He was born February 1, 1927 in Alliance, Ohio. Don was the third child of ten born to Robert and Elsie Wiley Boyce.

At sixteen, Don started working at Taylorcraft during WWII and was hired as a specialist welder at B&W Research where he...

Aug 10, 2021

Brenda J. Stewart, age 71, of Alliance passed away on August 10, 2021.

She was born on June 16, 1950 in Huntington, WV to Don Collins and Thelma George.

Brenda attended Alliance High School. She loved to hunt, fish and camp and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Those left to cherish...

Aug 10, 2021

James Howard Brown, age 73, of Atwater, formerly of Sebring, passed away on August 10, 2021.He was born on October 18, 1947 in Alliance to Howard and Doris (Sanor) Brown.

Jim worked many jobs throughout his life; he was a Police Officer for Smith Township, a Firefighter and EMT for Beloit FD and a truck driver. Jim...

Aug 7, 2021

Bethel J. Odey, age 89, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Stone Creek Assisted and Memory Care.

She was born August 20, 1931 in Bayard, Ohio to Leroy Edwin Becker and Faye Odella Miller Becker

A member of Maximo Zion Church, Bethel was a member of the Eagles, and former member...

Aug 6, 2021

Terry R. Slingerland, age 76, of Alliance, passed away on August 6, 2021.

He was born February 27, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Isaac R. Slingerland and Virginia A. (Schuler) Slingerland.

Terry graduated from West Branch High School and attended Mount Union College.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; and as...

Aug 2, 2021

Teresa K. Weisenburger, 66 of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Monday August 2nd, 2021.

She was born to Theda (Sanor) & Thomas Collins on April 3rd, 1955 and was a lifelong resident of Alliance.  She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Steelers and youth baseball teams.

She is...

Aug 2, 2021

Aurelia D. Dobrila, age 89, of Alliance passed away on August 2, 2021.

She was born on March 7, 1932 in Arpasu De Sus, Romania to Gheorghe and Maria (Simion) Dates.  Aurelia moved to Alliance in May of 1991. She then moved to Florida in 2002, returning to Alliance in April of 2007.

During her...