Obituaries

Nov 5, 2020

Donald Earl West, Age 72, of Vonore, TN passed away suddenly at The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio on November 5th, 2020. Don was born on November 6th 1947 in St. Paul, MN to Claude and Leona (LaVassuer) West. Don graduated from White Bear Lake Sr. High School in 1965 and in 1966 began studies at Mankato State University. On...

Nov 4, 2020

Samuel Demchak, age 84, passed away peacefully at Cleveland Clinic on November 4, 2020.

He was born on March 5, 1936 to George and Mary (Lucak) Demchak in Phillipsburg, PA.

Samuel was the former owner of the Naborhood Inn in Alliance and a member of both the American Legion and VFW. He was a golf...

Nov 4, 2020

Arnold D. Hirvela, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2020.

He was born on June 19, 1930 to Arnold and Marie (Niska) Hirvela.

Arnold attended the University of Detroit and obtained a bachelor’s of Civil Engineering that he put to use as the owner of Arnold D. Hirvela Professional Engineers. He...

Nov 2, 2020

Sondra Lee Wyand 82, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020 surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her after a long and brave battle with Dementia.

Sondra, a devoted Mother and Grandmother, was born on January 26, 1938 to Earl and Myrel Melvin in Beaver County, PA.

She...

Oct 31, 2020

Linda Lou Becker, age 84, of Alliance, passed away at 6:33 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Community Care Center.

She was born April 15, 1936 in Alliance, Ohio to Vernon and Nellie (Moore) Knowles.

A 1955 graduate of Alliance High School, Linda worked in Environmental Services at Alliance Community Hospital for twenty-two years.

Oct 30, 2020

Carol Ann Blackstone, age 68 of Alliance passed peacefully at 12:08 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born April 11, 1952 in Clymer, Pennsylvania to Silvio and Ann (Zanot) Chiodini.

A graduate of Penns Manor High School and graduate of Edinboro College, Carol taught English at Alliance High School for 30...

Oct 29, 2020

Karen Sue Brandonisio, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home on October 29, 2020.

She was born in Alliance, Ohio on July 25, 1953 to Lee E and Sylvia M. (Syme) Croley. Karen was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of over...

Oct 27, 2020

Mary Louise Toussant, age 84, passed away peacefully at Community Care Center on October 27, 2020.

She was born on March 4th, 1936 to Ward R. and Gladys (Quick) Smith.

Mary graduated from Alliance High School in 1954. She was a former employee of Jarman Printing. Mary was a member of St. Joseph Church in...

Oct 27, 2020

John Louis Priselac, age 92, of Alliance, passed away at his home at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

He was born June 18, 1928 in Alliance, Ohio to Josip and Kata (Yagusich) Priselac.

John graduated from Alliance High School and Coyne Electrical School in Chicago Illinois.

He was employed as a television...

Oct 27, 2020

William H. Bossert, a lifetime resident of Alliance, passed away peacefully at Stone Creek Assisted Living of Alliance on October 27, 2020. He was 93 years old.

He was born on June 10, 1927 to Lloyd and Barbara (Nile) Bossert.

William graduated from Alliance High School in 1945. He was a member of First United...

Oct 27, 2020

Vivian K. Groves, age 65, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at Akron City Hospital on October 27, 2020. She was born June 17, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to Thomas P. Jaeb and Lou A. (Maple) Jaeb.

Vivian graduated from Marlington High School and received her Cosmetology License.

Vivian attended Alliance Christian Center, and loved spending...

Oct 26, 2020

Jill R. Roosa, age 67, of Atwater, passed away at her home Monday, October 26, 2020.

She was born December 6, 1952 in Alliance, Ohio to William and June (Dilly) Ganslein.

Jill will be forever loved and missed by many, but especially her daughter, Katie Roosa, sister, Tracy Ganslein Taylor, sister-in-law Karen Shiina, nephew Ronald...

Oct 25, 2020

Virginia A. (Sigler) Simpson, age 66, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital on October 25, 2020.

She was born in Warren, OH on December 28, 1954 to George and Arlene (Uber) Sigler.

Virginia loved spending time with her family, she especially liked attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She also enjoyed owls and butterflies.

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Oct 23, 2020

Carolyn Emma Scherer, age 88, passed away peacefully at the House of Loreto on October 23, 2020.

She was born in Canton, OH on August 22, 1932 to Lewis H. and Vandalia (Beikert) Scherer. Carolyn was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School and went on to graduate from the Aultman Hospital School of Nursing in 1954. ...

Oct 20, 2020

Renee L. (Saunier) Garhart, age 52, passed away peacefully at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital on October 20, 2020.

She was born on January 22, 1968 to Gerald Saunier and Gwendolyn (Monter) Edwards. Renee graduated from Marlington High School and was later an IT project manager for TSC.

Renee was always helping others, it was her...

Oct 18, 2020

After a year-long struggle with cancer, David Theodore Deutsch of Sebring, OH, passed away while in hospice care on October 18, 2020, at the age of 75.

David is survived by his sisters, Donna Deutsch of Jensen Beach, FL, Margaret Deutsch Sanders (Henry) of Palatka, FL, and Dorothy Deutsch McLean of Auburndale, FL; step-son, Michael...

Oct 17, 2020

Steven L. “Shine” Breit passed away on October 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Steve battled Parkinson’s disease for 15 years in addition to his battle with ALS for almost six years. He did so with great spirit and perseverance as well as a sense of humor. Steve never quit pushing to keep moving as...

Oct 17, 2020

Evan R. Edwards, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2020.

He was born on February 1, 1947 to Evan and Helen Edwards in Alliance Ohio.

Evan graduated from Alliance High School. He was an employee of General Motors. Evan served in the Army for 3 years. He was a member of...

Oct 15, 2020

Margaret A. Scheiben-Gantz, age 81, passed away peacefully at Community Care Center on October 15, 2020.

She was born on March 2, 1939 to Muriel and Glennwood Sanor in Beloit, Ohio.

Margaret was a dedicated and active member of Alliance Friends Church. She was employed as a cake decorator at Giant Eagle for 15 years....

Oct 12, 2020

Evelyn Kathryn Funk Spears, 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Southpointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Born July 10, 1929 in Alliance, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. Funk and Margaret E. Buckel Funk.  She was married to the late Estill Spears.

She is survived by her sons,...