Obituaries

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...

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...