Obituaries

Apr 1, 2020

Helen M. (Gosser) Hartzell, 97, of Poland, OH, formerly of North Benton, OH, passed away at 5:41 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Park Vista Assisted Living in Youngstown.

She was born July 27, 1922, in Ellsworth Township, Mahoning County to Louis A. and Edith M. (Brown) Gosser.

Helen was a 1940 graduate of North...

Apr 1, 2020

John P. “Jack” Rowe, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 3:43 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his daughter’s  home.

He was born January 20, 1931, in Hornell, New York to Frank W. and Dorotha V. (Hepworth) Rowe.

A 1948 graduate of Williamsville High School, Jack received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1952 from the...

Apr 1, 2020

George B. Miller, age 69, of Sebring, passed away at 9:12 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 4, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to George C. and Elsie K. (Lilly) Miller.

George was a 1968 graduate of West Branch High School and attended Mount Union College. He retired from AT&T,...

Mar 30, 2020

Margaret Louanna Chambers White was born on May 19, 1930 in Alliance, Ohio, the second child of Frederic James Chambers, Sr. and Nora Chambers. She passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Spring Cypress Assisted Living in Cypress, Texas.

Peggy, as she was known to her friends, was a lifelong member of Damascus Friends Church in Damascus,...

Mar 29, 2020

Gladys Stanfield, age 90, of Sebring, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center.

She was born November 11, 1929, in Alliance, Ohio, to George and Helen (Blake) Noling.

Gladys was a graduate of Alliance High School and attended Malone College and Mount Union College.

She was employed...

Mar 27, 2020

Bonny Sue Harris, age 76, of Beloit, passed away at 6:54 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2020 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born December 11, 1943, in Terra Alta, WV to Stalie Hartman and Lovey (Titchnell) Hartman.

Bonny loved Elvis, collecting fairies, miniatures and her dogs Sadie and Lucah.

Survivors include her...

Mar 24, 2020

Judy Ann Phillips, age 66 of Alliance, passed away at 8:22 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home.

She was born August 24, 1953 in Alliance, Ohio, to Ray E. “Pop” Steed and Anna Bell (Gaumer) Steed.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Judy worked for Lois Hubbard as a bookkeeper, and also for...

Mar 23, 2020

Terry E. Joy, age 73, of Alliance, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2020 at Canterbury Villa.

He was born October 18, 1946, in Canton, Ohio to Donald and Lillian (Fach) Joy.

Terry was a Glennwood High School graduate and employed as a supervisor at LTV Steel and Republic Steel. He enjoyed fishing...

Mar 22, 2020

Anthony D. Lalli Jr., age 92 of Alliance, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020 at McCrea Manor.

He was born October 16, 1926 in Warren, Ohio to Anthony and Fannie (Falasca) Lalli Sr.

Mr. Lalli was the Owner/Operator of Ideal Cleaners for more than 30 years.

He was...

Mar 21, 2020

"Reunited"

Keith J. Damon, age 62, of Alliance, passed away from an extended illness at McCrea Manor on March 21, 2020.

He was born June 4th 1957, to Jack A. & Sara E. Damon.

Keith was baptized on Easter in 1970 at First Baptist Church of Alliance where he was a devoted volunteer...

Mar 21, 2020

Judith Ann Speer, of Alliance, loving wife, mother and loyal friend, passed away at the age of 80, on March 21, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center.

Judy was born May 13, 1939, in Warren, Ohio to Glenn Charles and Alene (Muter) Lechleitner.

A 1957 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Judy graduated from Mount...

Mar 20, 2020

Margaret A. Hill, age 56, of Alliance, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020.

She was born September 11, 1963, in Alliance, Ohio to Robert Lee Hill Sr. and Mabel A. (Ziegler) Hill.

A 1981 graduate of Alliance High School, she had been a member of the marching band.

Margaret enjoyed singing and crocheting,...

Mar 18, 2020

Dorothy Elizabeth (Robb) Smythe, age 93, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Salem.

She was born September 7, 1926, in Chester, West Virginia to John and Sarah Elizabeth (Lake) Robb.

Dorothy received her Bachelor’s in Education at West Liberty State College and her Master’s at...

Mar 18, 2020

Elizabeth Waselkov Burge, age 96, of Sebring, Ohio died Wednesday, March 18, at Crandall Medical Center.

She was born November 8, 1923 at the family farm near Moreland, south of Wooster, Ohio to Carl and Martha (Cutter) James. She attended Wooster High School and the College of Wooster, and helped the war effort at Seiberling Co. repairing...

Mar 17, 2020

"Together Again"

Shirley Roberta (Ruff) Webb, age 85, of Alliance, passed away at 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at McCrea Manor of Alliance.

She was born August 23, 1934, in Alliance, Ohio to Marion F. and Jeannette (Mercer) Ruff

Shirley was a high school graduate and had been a Nanny for two...

Mar 14, 2020

Nadine L. Scott, age 94, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born February 10, 1926, in Alliance to Lee C. and Charlotta (Moulin) Bell.

Nadine graduated from Alliance High School on January 29, 1944 and worked for Taylor Craft as a riveter during...

Mar 13, 2020

Mary Ann Williamson, age 74, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 19, 1945, in Fly, Ohio to Mark L. and Rose G. (Hood) Williamson.

Mary Ann attended New Matamoras Public Schools.

Survivors include her son, David (Christina) E. Veneri of...

Mar 5, 2020

"Together Again"

Ray Douglas West, age 81, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born February 23, 1939 in Gainesboro, Tennessee to James and Gladys (Hawkins) West.

Ray worked as a millwright at General Motors in Lordstown until his retirement. He loved to golf, hunt...

Mar 4, 2020

Glenda I. Kelly, age 76, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born October 1, 1943, in Navarre, Ohio to Orlo and Lucille (Walter) Maurer.

Glenda attended Navarre Schools and worked as a secretary at General electric.

She enjoyed playing the organ and clarinet. She was a good...

Mar 4, 2020

Jerry Lee Cumbess, Sr., age 65, of Alliance, passed away at 5:25 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 16, 1954, in Adell, Georgia, to Ealey and Nannie Pearl (Shipes) Cumbess.

Jerry was a miner and also maintenance man for Cornet Industries.

He was a 16 year member...