Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Randy R. White “The Sheriff” age 63, of Alliance, passed away at 10:41 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

Randy was born December 5, 1956 in Alliance, Ohio to Raymond and Georgia (Salisbury) White.

He worked at Manhattan Cleaners in Alliance for many years. Randy enjoyed collecting horses, visiting with friends...

Apr 24, 2020

Joseph Phillips, age 46, of Alliance passed away at : 12:20 p.m., Friday April 24, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home.

Apr 22, 2020

Glenn Spore, age 84, of Alliance, passed away at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Alliance Community Care Center.

He was born August 20, 1935 in Carrollton to Cornelius E. and Ila Marie (Harsh) Spore.

A 1954 graduate of Alliance High School, Glenn entered in The United States Airforce from 1955 until his...

Apr 21, 2020

Daniel T. Spears, age 56, of Uniontown, passed away at 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home.

He was born October 2nd, 1963, in Huntington, WV to Daniel and Brenda Spears. Daniel attended Prince George’s Community College and was employed in computer operations and security.

Daniel was a veteran of the US Army,...

Apr 21, 2020

Kevin Hoffmaster, age 62, of Alliance, passed away at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born November 15, 1957, in Alliance to Robert W. and Katherine (Keith) Hoffmaster.

Kevin was a graduate of Alliance High School and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in political science from Kent State...

Apr 19, 2020

Matthew Wilson, age 49, of Alliance passed away at 11:56 a.m., Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home.

He was born May 28, 1970, in Alliance, Ohio, to Gary Sr. and Elizabeth (Grinley) Wilson.

Matthew attended Union Avenue United Methodist Church.

He had a lot of passions in life. He took immense pride...

Apr 19, 2020

Mary A. Jefferson, 83, entered into rest on April 19, 2020 at McCrea Manor in Alliance after a brave fight against cancer.

She was born in Tifton, Georgia on April 3, 1937 and grew up in Pearson Georgia. Mary later moved and became a long-time resident of Alliance, Ohio.

During her life, Mary was an...

Apr 16, 2020

Marilyn A. Frustos, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020.

She was born January 2, 1931 in Alliance, Ohio to William J. Sr. and Emily K. (Wanamaker) Thomas. A graduate of Alliance High School, January 1950, Marilyn worked as a telephone operator before her retirement. She was a member of St....

Apr 16, 2020

“Together Again”

Doris Pauline (Rinard) Scott, age 89, passed away Thursday April 16th at Copeland Oaks Assisted Living.

She was born January 4, 1931 in Rinard Mills, Ohio to James and Gladys Rinard. She was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and was valedictorian of her class.

Doris was employed at...

Apr 15, 2020

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Millie Robertson, the loving wife of Earl for 71 years, and devoted mother of four children, passed away at her home at the age of 90.

Millie was born July 10, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to Franklin D. Milburn and Beulah F. (Denny) Milburn.

A 1947 graduate of Atwater High...

Apr 14, 2020

Loving Wife & Mother

Arlene E. Eglie, age 82, of Homeworth, passed away at 11:25 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Aultman Hospital. She was born July 30, 1937, in Homeworth, Ohio, to the late Ray and Ruth (Powell) Wickersham.  A graduate of Alliance High School, Arlene was a beautician in Alliance.

She was a...

Apr 14, 2020

Patricia A. Ruhl-Rhome, age 80, of Alliance, passed away at 3:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 30, 1939 in Alliance, Ohio to James C. and Isabella (Cobbs) Smith.

A graduate of Sebring McKinley High School in 1957, Patricia worked as the treasurer of Ruhl Electric since 1970 and...

Apr 14, 2020

Jerry L Yoder age 79, of Alliance, passed away at, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Community Care in Alliance.

He was born March 27, 1941, in Milford, Delaware to Homer and Nancy (Bontrager) Yoder.

Jerry graduated from Marlington High School in 1959.  He retired in 1997 as a supervisor for the Timken Company of Canton...

Apr 10, 2020

Jeanette M. Rufo, age 79, of Alliance, passed away at 12:30 p.m., April 10, 2020 in her home.

She was born May 10, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island to Luigi Rufo and Rose (Borrelli) Rufo Malinowski.

A 1959 graduate of Alliance High School, Jeanette worked in the office at Alliance Manufacturing, (Genie) for 22 years. ...

Apr 8, 2020

Byron Knight, age 67, died on Wed., April 8, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. He was born June 23, 1952, in Marlboro Twp., Ohio to John Byron and Susan (Trump) Knight.  He graduated from Marlington High School in 1972.  He retired from East Manufacturing in Randolph, Ohio. He enjoyed nature and the Bald Eagle Nest at Walborn Reservoir.  He was...

Apr 8, 2020

Byron Knight, age 67, of Alliance passed away at 10:19 p.m. Wednesday April 8, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.  Arrangements are pending at Cassaday-Turkle-Chrisitian Funeral Home. A full obituary will be posted at the families discretion.

Apr 8, 2020

Margaret E. McAlicher

“Together Again”

Margaret Elnora McAlicher, age 95, of Alliance passed away at 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her home.

She was born January  14, 1925 in Bayard, Ohio, the daughter of Fred W. Polen Sr. and Mabel P. (Nunamaker) Polen.

Mrs. McAlicher attended Bayard Schools.

Apr 6, 2020

Maurice James Leask, age 95, of Alliance, formerly of Deerfield passed away at 5 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2020 at Altercare of Alliance.

He was born June 22, 1924, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Fred and Sadie (Welsby) Leask.

Moe attended Simcoe High School in Canada and was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air...

Apr 3, 2020

Melvin “Mel” Russell, age 61, of Atwater, passed away unexpectedly  at 12:39 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020 at University Hospital in Ravenna.

He was born December 17, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio to Don Russell and Shirley (Lance) Russell.

A 1977 graduate of Waterloo High School, Mel was the Atwater Township Fire Chief.

He...

Apr 2, 2020

Richard L. “Dick” Livengood age 94, of Alliance, passed away at 10:23 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020 at McCrea Manor.

He was born February 7, 1926 in Alliance, Ohio to Ira Lloyd Livengood and Marie (Ruffner) Livengood.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Dick attended Canton Business College, and served during WWII with the U.S....