Obituaries

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...

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...