Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Patricia G. (Bester) Dubose, age 70, of Alliance passed away at her home on April 7, 2021.

She was born on July 27, 1950 in Jasper, MS to Charlie Bester Sr. and Ethel Mae (Price) Bester.

Patricia attended Community Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting with her friends and spending time with her grandchildren....

Apr 4, 2021

Ronald Harry Fuller, age 57, of Alliance died Sunday, April 4th, 2021 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio following a brief illness.

Ron was born at Alliance City Hospital on October 26, 1963 to Donald Hawley and Betty Jane Fuller. He graduated in 1982 from Marlington High School. On May 7, 1988, Ron married the love of his...

Apr 3, 2021

Zachary David Definbaugh, age 16, of Alliance passed away on April 3, 2021.

He was the loving son of Jason and Christy (Loar) Definbaugh, born on November 18, 2004 in Canton.

Zach attended Marlington High School and had been involved in the football program for many years. He worked part time at Marc’s in Alliance....

Apr 2, 2021

Michael H. “Howie” Greiner, age 53, of Alliance, passed away after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer on April 2, 2021.

He was born on January 4, 1968 in Alliance to Gerald L. and Kathryn R. (Haney) Greiner.

Michael was a graduate of Alliance High School. He was a contractor and a real...

Apr 2, 2021

Richard Kevin Crick, age 62, of Alliance passed away at his home on April 2, 2021.

He was born on January 15, 1959 in Alliance to Ronnie Lee Crick and Marjorie Louise Eberling.

Richard was a simple man; he loved spending time with his family, nature and was dedicated to God.

Those left...

Mar 31, 2021

Bruce M. Schafer, age 82, of Alliance, passed away at his home due to complications of Covid, on March 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1938 in Tucson, Arizona to Raymond R. and Lillian (Benzer) Schafer. A proud 1956 graduate of Alliance High School, Bruce attended Mount Union College. He retired in 1996 after...

Mar 31, 2021

Truman D. McCourt, age 82, of Deerfield, passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 31, 2021.

He was born on April 26, 1938 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to Goodridge and Maxine (Carpenter) McCourt.

Truman graduated from Webster Springs High School. He was formerly employed by City Loan and...

Mar 28, 2021

Nancy Vicars, age 81, of Alliance passed away at her home on March 28, 2021.

She was born on November 17, 1939 in Alliance, Ohio to Ernest and Irene (Briggs) Meeks.

Nancy graduated from Alliance High School in 1958 and then attended Beauticians School in Canton. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church....

Mar 27, 2021

Sandra Jane (Walker) Hiner, age 77, of Ravenna, passed away on March 27th, 2021.

She was born on December 30th, 1943 in Akron, OH to Donald L. and Martha J. (Anderson) Walker.

Jane worked as a nurse at Akron General Hospital’s New Life Center.  She loved her goats and her dogs.

Those left...

Mar 25, 2021

Gloria J. Hardy, age 81, of Alliance passed away at her home on March 25, 2021.

She was born on August 25, 1939 in Piney Fork, Ohio to Robert and Emma (Cameron) Cundiff.

Gloria worked as a packager for SANCAP Abrasive. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Empowerment Center and the Gladys Merrill...

Mar 22, 2021

Violet Pauline (Hampu) Jorney, age 90, of Alliance, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Crandall Medical Center in Sebring after a long illness with Alzheimer’s and congestive heart failure.

She was born November 21, 1930, in Alliance Ohio to Andrew and Ioana (Oancea) Hampu.

A 1950 graduate of Alliance High School, Violet was...

Mar 22, 2021

Jane A. Chernikovich, age 72, of Alliance, passed away at Altercare of Alliance on March 22, 2021.

She was born on May 15, 1948 in Alliance to John and Grace (Bright) Simmons.

Jane graduated from Marlington High School. She attended Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. Jane was a seamstress and enjoyed crafting, cooking and baking.

Mar 21, 2021

Gene A. “Bucky” Wyand, age 95, of Alliance, passed away at his home on March 21, 2021.

He was born on April 10, 1925 in Alliance to Lawrence and Marion (Buchanan) Wyand.

Gene graduated from Alliance High School. He worked for Timken for 30 years operating a De-Grasser and as a self-employed salesman for 20...

Mar 21, 2021

“Together Again”-

Ronald Neal “Uncle Neal” Blake, age 93, of Homeworth passed away Sunday morning, March 21, 2021, after a fall at his home.

He was born on December 9, 1927 in Greene County, PA, the son of Rodney C and Nettie (Riggs) Blake.

Neal was retired from American Steel Foundry as a...

Mar 19, 2021

Paul Andrew D’Eramo left us on March 19, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Paul arrived on earth on December 26, 1966, into the loving arms of his parents, Paul J. and Patty (Sabbato) D’Eramo in Austintown, Ohio. He was quickly whisked away to Ann Arbor, Michigan where his...

Mar 18, 2021

Teri Ann Kelly, 63, of Canton passed away Thursday, March 18 at McKinley Health Care Center in Canton.

Teri was born on September 4, 1957 in Alliance to Leo and Barbara (Dobson) Lair. Teri went to Marlington High School, graduating in the class of 1975. After graduation she was married to Paul Kelly until his passing in...

Mar 18, 2021

Shirley Barnhart, age 93, of Alliance passed away at Community Care Center on March 18, 2021.

She was born on December 26, 1927 in Oil City, PA to Arnold P. and Emma M. (Krug) Barnhart.

Shirley graduated from Alliance High School. She worked for Morgan Engineering for 37 years until her retirement. Shirley was an...

Mar 17, 2021

Janice L. Bugara, age 70, of Alliance passed away at McCrea Manor on March 17, 2021.

She was born on March 2, 1951 in Alliance to James and Marvel (Beck) Tripp.

Janice graduated from Alliance High School. She worked as a commercial loan assistant for many years and retired from Chase Bank. Janice was devoted...

Mar 14, 2021

Jeffery B. Crawford, age 70, of Cleveland passed away at his home on March 14, 2021.

He was born on March 24, 1950 in Columbus to John and Norma (Blake) Crawford.

Jeffrey graduated from Alliance High School and attended Case Western Reserve University. He worked as a computer programmer for Metro General Hospital.

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Mar 14, 2021

Janet “Sue” Blevins, age 67, of Alliance passed away at Altercare of Alliance on March 14, 2021.

She was born on December 1, 1953 in Alliance to Floyd and Vada (Middleton) Holbrook.

Janet attended Canton City School of Nursing and received her LPN license. She was a member of Damascus Friends Church.

Those...