Obituaries

May 22, 2021

Drewford “Drew” Mayle, age 80, of Hartville, passed away on May 22, 2021.

He was born on September 2, 1940 in Grafton, WV to Richard Cecil Mayle and Elizabeth Parson Mayle.

Drew graduated from Grafton High School in West Virginia. He worked as a press operator for Chrysler Corporation for 42 years until his retirement....

May 21, 2021

Lois Ann (McCammon) Webb, age 91, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021.

She was born on September 10, 1929 in Alliance to Charles E. and Josephine F. (Sylvester) McCammon.

Lois retired after more than 40 years serving as a nurse in both Ohio and Florida.  She was a gifted cake decorator and...

May 20, 2021

Oscar Middleton, age 82, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

He was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on July 3, 1938, the son of Russell Middleton and Litha (Knipp) Middleton. He was employed for 35 years at American Steel Foundries.

Oscar enjoyed gardening, the outdoors, blue grass music, flea markets and trips to Amish...

May 19, 2021

Rutherford Herbert Hill, age 66, of Alliance, passed away on May 19, 2021.

He was born on August 14, 1954 in Alliance to Jessie Herbert Hill and Luella May Betz.

Herb was a chipper for American Steel Foundries.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia L. Hill, whom he married...

May 18, 2021

Mary Imogene (Jean) Blake, age 92, of Alliance, passed away on May 18, 2021.

She was born on February 12, 1929 in Woodruff, WV to Arthur Earnest and Edith (McNeely) Earnest.

Jean was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and had served on Administrative Council, Prayer Coordinator, Evangelism Chairperson, Education Commission, and Upper...

May 17, 2021

*******Service date & times updated:  The funeral service for Connie has been postponed until further notice due to a family illness. However the visitation will still be held on Sunday, May 23rd from 4-6 p.m. at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home.

Connie Luanna Sweitzer Faust, 63, of Hartville, passed away in the early hours of May 17th....

May 17, 2021

Lorena Mae Phillips, age 104, of Sebring, passed away on May 17, 2021 at Crandall Medical Center.

She was born on November 6, 1916 in Rosemont, Ohio to Frank and Jennie (Vaugh) Baird.

Lorena graduated from Deerfield High School. She was a Secretary for D.L. Phillips Trucking. Lorena loved to read and bake pies. She...

May 17, 2021

Richard G. Lamp, age 83, of Alliance, passed away on May 17, 2021.

He was born on August 20, 1937 in Alliance to Edward and Ruth (Buehler) Lamp.

Richard was a long time employee at Murphy’s Muffler and a millwright for B&W Tubular. He owned Beaver Muffler in Alliance. Richard had his pilot license and...

May 14, 2021

Loyid W. McHam, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

He was born December 29, 1927 in Paris, Texas to Emmit and Anny (Kelley) McHam.

Loyid worked as a Machine Operator at SanCap Abrasives, and later for St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery.

A...

May 13, 2021

Candit Vulcu, age 87, of Alliance passed away on May 13, 2021.

He was born on September 6, 1933 in Scoreiu, Romania.

Candit was in the Romanian Army and worked as a coal miner. He then met and married his wife Gheorghina Vulcu. They came to America August 29, 1969 with their four children.  Candit...

May 10, 2021

Aiden Lee Rickman, age 1½, of Alliance passed away on May 10, 2021.

He was born on February 29, 2020 in Canton, and is the son of Charity Ann Gates and Joseph Rickman.

Aiden loved to watch cartoons, play with his toys and play with his brother and sister.

Aiden had complications of...

May 10, 2021

Raymond Michael McCarron, 79, passed away peacefully May 10, 2021, in the presence of his wife and sons. He was born Dec. 25, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Dorothy (Haynes) and Michael C. McCarron. A 1960 graduate of Alliance High School, Ray was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. He was a long-time employee...

May 9, 2021

Thomas passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 9th 2021 at 10:18am following a strong battle with cancer.

He was born in Sebring, OH on July 9th 1937 to Thomas and Inez Elliot-Campbell.

Tom worked 30+ years for the Alliance Water Department, where he retired. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He also...

May 8, 2021

Catherine Laurel Larson, age 49, of Minerva, passed away May 8, 2021. She was born on June 29, 1971 in Monterey, CA to David Henson and Sandra Hartley.

Catherine worked in CA for several years as receptionist/guest services for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Moving to Ohio in 2010, she continued to focus on being a devoted mother...

May 7, 2021

Richard M. Grace, age 94, of Paris, Ohio passed away on May 7, 2021.

He was born on November 11, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to Charles Grace and Mildred Collins.

Richard enjoyed a 70 year career as a baker. He was the former owner of Kuppy’s Bakery in Alliance and Grace’s Pastry Shoppe in Louisville...

May 6, 2021

Crinley D. Hoover, age 80, of North Topsail Beach, NC, formerly of Alliance, passed away on May 6, 2021.

He was born on September 12, 1940 in Orrville, OH to Charles Hoover and Ella (Sanderson) Hoover.

Crinley was a member of the Homeworth Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Canton, Alliance Shrine Club, Alliance Flag...

May 5, 2021

Donna Lee Kasza, age 60, of Youngstown, passed away on May 5, 2021.

She was born on August 21, 1960 in Salem, Ohio to Donald Lutsch and Marilyn (Cope) Lutsch.

Donna graduated from Salem High School and then moved to Youngstown. She was a beloved member of the community and will be deeply missed.

May 4, 2021

Jean G. (Pert) Bair, affectionately known as “Grumpy Bair”, age 77, of Alliance passed away on May 4, 2021.

She was born on April 11, 1944 in Ferryden, Scotland to Annie (McLean) and William Pert.

Jean graduated from Montrose Academy in Scotland. She worked for Central Café in Scotland and Stuckis Restaurant in Wilmot, OH...

May 3, 2021

Dena Christine Porter, age 68, of Alliance, passed away on May 3, 2021.

She was born on January 20, 1953 in Alliance to Lola Eddy and Daniel Hall.

Dena worked as personnel representative for Longaberger Baskets, was the co-owner of The Hangout and manager at the Elks Lodge. She also volunteered at The Dante Club....

May 1, 2021

Carol E. Umberger died May 1, 2021 at the age of 82 after several years of declining health.

She was born December 23, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to William and Alice (Holcomb) Collins, and was orphaned as a teenager. Carol graduated from Marlboro High School, class of 1956, where she was a varsity cheerleader.

Carol...