Obituaries

Jul 28, 2020

Michael L. Schenk, age 66, of Beloit, passed away Tuesday July 28, at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born April 26, 1954 in Alliance, and was a 1972 graduate of West Branch High School.

After graduation Michael went on to serve his country as a decorated Army combat veteran from 1975 – 1995 serving in...

Jul 27, 2020

Robert L. Locke, age 87, of Alliance, passed away Monday afternoon, July 27, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton.

He was born on March 28, 1933, in Carrollton, Ohio to Ermine and Helen (Kerr) Locke.  After high school, he went on to serve his country honorably in the US Navy, where he obtained the rank of...

Jul 26, 2020

Fred W. Snyder, age 87, passed away Sunday July 26, 2020 at Alliance Community Care Center.

He was born May 28, 1933 to Fred R. and Maye (Fry) Snyder.

Fred served his country honorably first in the United States Army, then enlisting in the United States Air Force.

Fred owned and...

Jul 24, 2020

Edward Carter Sr., age 82, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away at 5:50 a.m. July 24, 2020 at the Canton Christian Home.

He was born May 31, 1938, in Albion, Pennsylvania to Rolla and Ida (Graves) Carter.

A graduate of North Western High School in Albion, Pennsylvania, Edward worked in executive sales for R. Wayne Fobes...

Jul 22, 2020

Theodore Melvin Brotsman, age 75, of Sebring, Ohio, passed away at 2:04 a.m. July 22, 2020 at University Hospital of Cleveland.

He was born October 30, 1944, in Alliance, Ohio to Robert and Geraldine (Burnell) Brotsman.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Ted was employed as a Security Guard for various companies in and around...

Jul 21, 2020

Virginia R. Sutton, age 89, of Alliance, passed away July 21, 2020, at Community Care Center of Alliance.

She was born April 2, 1931, in Alliance to Charles Emerson and Bernice (Keiter) Siddall and resided in the Alliance area most of her life.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Virginia attended Bohecker’s Business College and...

Jul 21, 2020

Perfect Bob "Goose" Gempler born April 4, 1924, in Alliance, Ohio, to Ernest and Emma Gempler passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was 96 years old.

His siblings included Kenneth Gempler, deceased, of Akron, Ohio, and Shirley Gempler Dawson, deceased, of Jacksonville, Florida.

Bob graduated from Alliance High School, where he was a varsity...

Jul 20, 2020

Bernadine Brown, age 91, of Maximo, passed away July 20, 2020 at St. Joseph Care Center in Louisville.

She was born January 14, 1929 to Louis and Ellen (Polus) Brown in Maximo.

Bernadine owned and operated Bernadine’s Beauty Shop until her retirement.

She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Jul 18, 2020

Dr. George H. Thomas, 92, passed away on July 18, 2020, at his home in Alliance, Ohio.  A memorial service to remember and honor his life will be held at the Cassidy-Turkle Funeral Home at a future date due to the current need for social distancing.

George was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 4, 1928, and...

Jul 15, 2020

Audrey Ann Favazzo, daughter of Nicholas and Lindsay (Keiser) Favazzo passed away unexpectedly at Akron Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

She was born June 24, 2020 in Canton and was an angel who brought pure joy to those whose lives she touched during her brief time with us.

Audrey was deeply loved and...

Jul 15, 2020

Arthur Murray Cunningham, age 85, of Homeworth, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 15, at home surrounded by family.

Murray was born in Lowellville, Ohio on August 15, 1934 to Alberta (Callahan) and Arthur M. Cunningham. The family moved to Alliance in 1939, where his father opened a branch of his family’s furniture business.

A 1952...

Jul 14, 2020

Sarah L. Mummert, age 99, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday July 14 at McCrea Manor. Per her wishes no services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home.

Jul 12, 2020

Deborah S. (Zink) Ball, age 68, of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly at Aultman Alliance Hospital.

She was born on August 26, 1951 in Alliance to Adam and Julia (Veig) Zink.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, James Ball, whom she married September 3, 1979; brothers, Rick (Veronica) Zink of Canton. Mike (Myra)...

Jul 12, 2020

Edward G. Brutto, age 77, of Sebring passed away Sunday July 12 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

He was born September 28, 1942 in Canton, to Elmer and Ardena (Heinbauch) Brutto.

A 1960 graduate of Sebring High School he went on to attend Kent State University.

Edward was a veteran of the...

Jul 10, 2020

Donald Hawk Sr, age 85, of Diamond, passed away on Friday July 10, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on December 23, 1934 in Arnold City, Pennsylvania to Paul and Ruth (Kerns) Hawk.

Donald worked as a commercial truck driver for Deerfield Farms.  His dedication to his profession...

Jul 9, 2020

Jo Ann Ballantyne Stocker, age 91, of Alliance, passed away Thursday afternoon at Brookdale Senior Living in Alliance.

She was born June 7, 1929 to William S. and Kathryn (Watts) Ballyntyne in Alliance.  Jo Ann graduated in 1947 from Alliance High School and went on to attend Mount Union College, where she was a member of the...

Jul 9, 2020

Ronald L. Zinz, age 78, passed away Thursday July 9, 2020 at Boardman’s St. Elizabeth Hospital.

The son of William R. and Sarah (Schuller) Zinz Sr he was born on May 16, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Ronald spent his life devoted to education.  He earned his bachelors and Master’s degree from Kent State University in...

Jul 4, 2020

Robert G. Crum, age 94, passed away on Saturday July 4th at the Gables of Canton Assisted Living.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio to Muriel (Elder) Crum on November 28, 1925. He attended Alliance High School before serving his country honorably in WWII in the United States Navy. His death is a fitting tribute to his...

Jun 30, 2020

Koral Danielle Panezott, age 40, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday June 30, 2020.

She was born September 23, 1979 in Salem, Ohio to George D. Panezott and Darla D. Jones (Dixson).

Koral was employed in customer service for many years.

She was an amazing mother to her children and loved her family dearly.

Jun 26, 2020

Timothy Joseph Klemper, age 73, of Canton, left his earthly home at 7:27 p.m.  Friday June 26, 2020 at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by the people who loved him and whom he loved the most.

He was born November 27, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to Joseph and Wilma (Crowl) Klemper.

A graduate of Timken High School,...