Obituaries

Jul 30, 2021

Denise (Steen) Underwood, age 63, of Alliance, passed away on July 30, 2021.

She was born on January 5, 1958 in Orange County, CA to Avinell (Stump) and Russell Steen.

Denise graduated from Minerva High School in 1976. She worked at Ohio Drill and Tool in Homeworth for over 30 years.

Those left...

Jul 28, 2021

Doris J. Haupt, age 89, of Alliance passed away on July 28, 2021.

She was born on February 7, 1932 in Alliance to Vene W. Haupt and Joan Haupt.

Doris liked being around people in her hometown and especially enjoyed spending time at Rodman Library with fellow patrons who shared her love of reading.

Jul 27, 2021

Donald R. Long, age 66, of Alliance passed away on July 27, 2021 at Woodlawn Compassionate Care.

He was born on October 2, 1954 at Aultman Hospital in Canton to George and Jacqueline Long. Don also had a step-father James Richmond.

After graduating from Canton South in 1972, he began working in the steel industry....

Jul 22, 2021

Charles L. Warrington, age 88, of Louisville, Ohio passed away on July 22, 2021. He spent most of his years in Amsterdam, OH, but spent most of his recent years at Cutty’s Sunset Resort and in Jasper, Texas.

He was born on December 18, 1932 in Bergholz, Ohio to Charles Warrington and Florence Daugherty.

Charles...

Jul 21, 2021

Garry M. Grandy Jr., age 46 of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2021.

He was born on March 31, 1975 in Plattsburgh New York to Garry M. Grandy Sr. and Dawn Burgess Grandy.

Garry owned and operated GMG Roofing and Construction.

A member of Faith Family Church, Garry lived his faith,...

Jul 19, 2021

Preston L. Wegman, age 90, of Sebring, passed away on July 19, 2021.

He was born on July 24, 1930 in Adolph, West Virginia to Adolph and Elsie Fincham Wegman.

Preston enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1949. In 1953 he started his career as a machinist; Preston then went on to be a supervisor...

Jul 17, 2021

Bruce E. Irwin, age 74, of Canton, passed away on July 17, 2021.

He was born on July 15, 1947 in Alliance to Francis L. Irwin and Adeline M. Irwin.

Bruce worked for Barberton Babcox and Wilcox for 43 years. After his retirement, his passion was volunteering at Beech Creek Botanical Gardens. He enjoyed studying...

Jul 16, 2021

Kenneth Russell Smith

9/5/61-7/16/2021

A second dad to many, loved by all

Jul 11, 2021

Linda Sue Ingram was born March 5, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Arthur Mack Mitchell and Lydia Nicholson. She was the fifth child born into this union.

Linda was married to the late Vernon Ingram. The two were married for 35 years until his death on December 13, 2015.

Linda graduated from Alliance...

Jul 11, 2021

Connie E. Perry (Lowry) Napier, age 72, of Alliance, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

She was born November 7, 1948, in Alliance, Ohio to the late August Joseph Perry and Jennie Margaret Perry.  Connie lived her whole life in Alliance.  She graduated from Alliance High School in 1967.  She worked at Hartville Plastics and Sancap Abrasives. ...

Jul 9, 2021

Patrick A. Sherman, age 65, of Salem, passed away at his home on July 9, 2021.

He was born on May 21, 1956 in Alliance, to Leo E. Sherman and Betty L. (Moulin) Sherman.

A 1974 graduate of Marlington High School, Pat had many accomplishments during his basketball years at Marlington.

Pat worked...

Jul 6, 2021

Edward F. McGuire, age 80, of Alliance (Maximo), passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home with his loving family.

He was born October 15, 1940 in Alliance, Ohio to Joseph and Lillian McGuire. Ed was a graduate of Alliance High School and served in the Army from 1963-1965, much of the time stationed in Germany....

Jun 29, 2021

Virgil Ellsworth Minear, age 65, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2021.

He was born on January 20, 1956 to Eleanor Louise Minear and Harley Ellsworth Minear.  Virgil loved his strawberry garden and doing his chauffer business.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon Minear; father-in-law, Doug Garrot; cousin, Ranell...

Jun 29, 2021

Sylvia Mossie (Syme) Croley, age 95, of Alliance, passed away at Community Care Center on June 29, 2021.

Sylvia was born January 20, 1926 to Jesse Lester and Lora (Detherage) Syme and has resided in Alliance since 1949. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Alliance. Sylvia lived her life for God...

Jun 29, 2021

Sheila M. (Styer) Fisk, age 66, of Alliance, passed away at her home on June 29, 2021.

She was born on April 9, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to Millard and Vicki (Harter) Styer.

Sheila worked for many years as a waitress at Polinori’s in Alliance where she was known ironically by many as “The Quiet...

Jun 27, 2021

Neal “Greg” Bluhm, age 73, of Alliance, died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Rose Lane Rehab in Massillon.

He was born March 7, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Norman Bluhm and Thelma Nadine (Harris) Bluhm.

A 1966 graduate of Highland High School, in Medina, Ohio Greg served in the U. S. Army...

Jun 27, 2021

Alicia Lynn (Brown) Chervenak, age 42, of Alliance lost her valiant fight with cancer at home on June 27, 2021.

She was born on January 16, 1979 in Alliance, OH.

Alicia attended Marlington High School and Bryant & Stratton College, where she earned Dean’s List Honors twice. She worked as a cook at Texas Roadhouse...

Jun 26, 2021

Mary Jane Klein, age 95, of Fairfield, Ohio, and formerly of Alliance, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her home in Fairfield.

She was born October 5, 1925 in Alliance, Ohio to Ben and Mary Jane (LaMotte) Gorrell.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Mary Jane attended Mount Union College, and...

Jun 26, 2021

James E. Rininger, age 71, of Hartville, passed away at 12:14 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021.

He was born May 19, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to Donald and Virginia M. (Sponseller) Rininger.

A graduate of Marlington High School, Jim worked at Transue Williams in Alliance, and Schumacher’s in Hartville.

He served on the...

Jun 24, 2021

Charles L. Loar, age 88, of Alliance, passed away at his home on June 24, 2021 after an extended illness.

He was born on March 6, 1933 in Philippi, WV to George and Ruth (Alfred) Loar.

Charles was the owner of Brittain’s in Alliance for many years. He was a member of Alliance Baptist Temple,...