Obituaries

Nov 20, 2020

Rose Marie Wright, age 97, passed away at McCrea Manor on November 20, 2020 from Covid-19.

She was born in West Point, Ohio on November 2, 1923 to Anton and Mary Kapalin.

Rose graduated from David Anderson High School in Lisbon. She attended business college in Salem and Alliance. Rose then became a stenographer and...

Nov 20, 2020

Douglas R. Marsh, age 66, of Alliance passed away peacefully at Altercare of Alliance on Friday November 20, 2020.

Douglas was born in Shelby, OH on December 16, 1953 to Ross Marsh and Dolores (Stults) Ferguson.

He was a member of Bolton United Methodist Church where he played in the bell and choral choir.  Douglas...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert C. Edwards, age 85, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at McCrea Manor on November 19, 2020.

He was born on September 3, 1935 to Wm. Donald Edwards and Cora L. (Shrimplin) Edwards.

Robert graduated from Alliance High School in 1953. He was a partner in the families business Edwards Lumber and Construction from 1953...

Nov 16, 2020

Mary Ann Reed, age 69, of Alliance, passed away, Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home after a long fought battle with cancer.

She was born February 2, 1951 in Reedsville, West Virginia to George and Betty (Cassaday) Stuchell.   Mary graduated from Alliance High School. She loved to clean her house and enjoyed collecting bird houses.

Nov 15, 2020

Ellen “Nell” Gwin Falcone passed away peacefully on Sunday November 15, 2020 at The Landing of Canton.

Born in Alliance, Ohio on April 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Leona (Welsh) and George Gwin Sr.

A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School, Nell worked in payroll and accounting at McCaskey Register.  After...

Nov 15, 2020

Evelyn M. Jones, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, November 15, 2020.

She was born November 21, 1930 in Beechwood, Ohio to Clark and Marie (Wittwer) Penrod.

Survivors include her children, Cynthia Leeson, of Florida, David Jeffrey (Mary) Jones of Alliance, and Jamie Todd Jones Sr. of Alliance; six grandchildren; six...

Nov 15, 2020

David Edward Kinnard, age 59, of Alliance, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 2, 1961 in Alliance, Ohio to Samuel George and Elizabeth Olive (Morzilli) Kinnard.

A 1979 graduate of Alliance High School, David was the Owner/Operator of Dave’s Auto Service in Alliance.

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Nov 14, 2020

Thomas J. McConnell, age 80, passed away peacefully at Alliance Hospital on Nov. 14th, 2020.

He was born on April 12, 1940 to Frank and Dorothy (Hons) McConnell.  He was the 2nd oldest of 9 children.

Thomas graduated from Alliance High School where he met the love of his life, Susan Myers.  “Tom & Sue”...

Nov 14, 2020

Eugene Freeconna, age 84, of Alliance, passed away at 5:46 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Akron General Hospital.

He was born August 20, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio to Dominic and Madeline (Binius) Freconna.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Eugene served in the U.S. Navy.

He worked as an Inspector at Chrysler...

Nov 13, 2020

Martha Jean “Nickie” Nicholson Orwick, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13, 2020. Born in 1923 in Mingo Junction, Nickie attended Mount Union College, was a sister of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during WW2 and was a lifetime member of Christ United Methodist Church. She loved to...

Nov 13, 2020

Carol A. Lincoln, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2020.

She was born on February 11, 1951 to Charles and Ruth (Dooney) Sloat.

Carol graduated from Alliance High School in 1970. She served as a school crossing guard at the Alliance City Schools for 25 years.

Carol was a...

Nov 12, 2020

Robert James Thurman, age 72, formerly of Alliance, passed November 12, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Robert was born to the late Eugene and Oreada Thurman on August 8, 1948 in Alliance.

Left to cherish is memory are  his siblings,  Eugene and Mary Thurman, Lawrence and Vanessa Thurman, Mrs. Rosemary...

Nov 12, 2020

Thomas Gordon, age 79, passed away after an extended illness at Hanover House in Massillon on November 12, 2020.

He was born on October 14, 1941 to David and Katherine (Warren) Midgley.  He was raised by Mary E. Morrison and George Waddell Morrison.

Thomas attended Newark High School, where he was a member of the...

Nov 11, 2020

Marilyn J. Felger, a devoted and caring, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on November 11, 2020 at age 86.

She was born to Donald and Lois (Sarbach) Bixler on May 17, 1934 in Malvern, Ohio. Marilyn was the second of nine children. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1952 and Married her beloved...

Nov 11, 2020

Becky Lynn (Porr) (Brown) Albert went home to Heaven on November 11, 2020.  She was born on May 9, 1956 in Wadsworth, Ohio.  Growing up in Massillon, she was a graduate of Perry High School and the Practical Nurse Program of Canton City Schools. Becky worked for many years as a nurse at Aultman Hospital, and later worked for...

Nov 10, 2020

"Together Forever"

Robert E. Becker, age 79, passed away at Community Care Center on November 10, 2020.

He was born on March 7, 1941 to Robert E. Becker Sr. and Helen (Renz) Becker.

Robert graduated from Alliance High School in 1959. He was a warehouse foreman at Robertson Heating and Supply, retiring after...

Nov 9, 2020

Joan L. Hyatt, age 71, went to be with the lord on November 9, 2020.

She was born on June 16, 1949 to Jim and Viola (Moorehead) Hancock.

Joan graduated from Alliance High School and attended Akron University. She was a social worker for over 30 years and worked for Alliance Audiology for over 10...

Nov 8, 2020

Cynthia “Cyndi” (Hazen) Syme, age 62, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on November 8, 2020 after a long illness.

Cyndi was born on December 13, 1957. Her parents were Thomas and Helen (Pauli) Hazen.

Cyndi graduated from Marlington High School and Malone College. She was a teacher for Marlington Local Schools for...

Nov 8, 2020

Russell S. Morrison, age 57, passed away at Aultman Hospital on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio on September 16, 1963 to William and Betty (Bramhall) Morrison.

Russell graduated from Alliance High School in 1981. He worked as a Lab Technician at Akron Rubber.

Russell loved swimming and was...

Nov 6, 2020

John Skoczinski, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2020.

He was born on December 24, 1925 to Frank and Frances Skoczinski.  He was a member of the East Alliance Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, JoAnn (Gary) Francis, Diane F. (Robert) Myers and...