Obituaries

Nov 2, 2019

John Todd Weir, age 68, of Alliance, passed away at 5:15 p.m. surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

He was born November 21, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to John and Angeline (Hravatic) Weir.

A 1968 graduate of Alliance High School, John worked as an Electrician and Foreman with  American Steel for 30...

Nov 1, 2019

"Together Again"

Dorothy Marie (Grace) Middleton, age 94, of Sebring, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2019.

She was born April 13, 1925 in Melcroft, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Mildred (Collins) Grace.

Dorothy had worked at Taylorcraft Aviation for over fifteen years in the paint and covering department.

She...

Oct 31, 2019

Beverly A. Guess, of Alliance passed away at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center.

She was born January 25, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, to James L. and Evelyn (Gilmore) Brown.

Beverly was a 1957 graduate of Buchtel High School and a member of the Union Avenue United Methodist Church. She loved...

Oct 31, 2019

Donald Lee Briggs, age 92, of Alliance, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born February 24, 1927, in Sebring, Ohio, to Bert and Wilma (Herrington) Briggs.

Donald was a 1947 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School. He was formerly employed by...

Oct 30, 2019

John D. Catona, age 63, of Alliance, passed away at 11:46 a.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in McKinney, Texas.

He was born May 17, 1956, in Voila Brasov, Romania to Ioan and Silvia (Gabor) Catona.

John was a high school graduate and self-employed as a Truck Driver for Prosport Express Inc.  in Chicago, Illinois. A...

Oct 29, 2019

Joseph Bartley Garnes, age 78, of Alliance, passed peacefully at his home at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

He was born May 1, 1941, in Elkton, Ohio to Ralph and Elma (Parsons) Garnes.

Joe attended Sebring High School and served with the National Guard.

He was the owner of the Ashland Station...

Oct 27, 2019

Gerald C. Hoover, age 91, of Alliance, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Canterbury Villa.

Jerry was born April 13, 1928 in Waterford, Ohio to Lewis and Willa (Johns) Hoover.

Jerry attended Alliance High School before enlisting in the U.S.  Army Air Force.  He served as a Medic during WWII, and...

Oct 27, 2019

Bruce L. Groves, age 63, of Homeworth, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Aultman Hospital.

He was born May 15, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio to Wendell and Mary (Doyle) Groves.

Bruce was a 1974 graduate of Marlington High School. He was employed at PTC for...

Oct 24, 2019

Evangeline (Ziegler) Mohr, age 91, of Alliance, passed away at 3:37 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Green Village Skilled Nursing in Akron.

She was born May 31, 1928, in Alliance, Ohio, to Francis and Anne

(Tasker)  Ziegler.

Evangeline was a member of the First Friends Church in Alliance.

She loved...

Oct 23, 2019

Sarah Katheryn Crosby, age 99, of Sebring, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Crandall Medical Center.

She was born May 6, 1920, in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania to John and Katheryn (Hildebrand) Mallery.

A 1938 graduate of Lottsville, Pa. High School, she graduated as a R.N in 1944 from Butler County Memorial Hospital.

Oct 22, 2019

Velma A. Linear, age 90, of Alliance, passed away the morning of Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home.

She was born to Ella Mae (Jenkins) Anderson and Matthew D. Anderson, Sr. on August 23, 1929, in Alliance, Ohio.

Velma was the beloved wife of Everett Linear and loving mother of Artis M. Linear (deceased)...

Oct 21, 2019

Thomas T. “Doll” Young age 74, of Alliance passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1945, in Gilbertown, Alabama, to Winston and Laura (Nicholson) Young.

Thomas graduated from Melvin High School in Alabama. He was employed as an auxiliary Police Officer and worked for American Steel, Alliance Crane...

Oct 20, 2019

William B. Bowman, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 5:49 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. He was  a devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend, trustworthy public servant, tireless entertainer and versatile musician,

He was born on February 25, 1930, in Alliance, Ohio, to Blaine E. and Jessie (Allott) Bowman.

Oct 14, 2019

Jeffrey L. Pittman, age 53, of Alliance, passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2019 at Community Care Center.

No services will be held.

Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75. S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.

Oct 12, 2019

Steven Charles Wiandt, age 53, of Ravenna, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at University Hospital in Ravenna.

Steve was born November 8, 1965, in Canton, Ohio to David J. Wiandt and Rita A. (Eafrate) Wiandt.

A 1984 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, Steve graduated in 1987 from...

Oct 11, 2019

Lois A. Shimp, age 91, formerly of Alliance, passed away at 4:19 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 at Brighton Gardens of Westlake.

She was born February 12, 1928, in Alliance, Ohio to Howard R. and Pauline I. (Nelson) Dillon.

Lois was a graduate of the former Marlboro High School in the class of 1946.

Oct 10, 2019

Edna Mae “Polly” Waggamon, age 95, passed away at 8:25 p.m., October 10, 2019, after a short illness, while at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was a resident of the Copeland Oaks Community, Sebring OH, for the last 25 years.

Edna Mae was born March 12, 1924, to Peter and Bessie (Gartrell) Pollock, in New Philadelphia, OH,...

Oct 10, 2019

Rondal D. Scott, age 78, of Alliance, passed away at 6:56 a.m., Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Aultman Hospital.

Rondal was born July 21, 1941 in Goose Creek, West Virginia to James Russell Scott Sr. and Alene Evelyn Reed (Smith).

He is survived by his four grandchildren, Jenna Lynn, Matthew, Tyler and Jordan; and his...

Oct 8, 2019

Barry W. Gilliland, age 68, of Limaville, Ohio, passed away at 8:28 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Bel-Air Care Center.

He was born May 13, 1951 in Lambeth Central, England to Robert W. and Ruby I. (Brunton) Gilliland.

Barry was the owner and operator of Burger Hut.

He was a member of...

Oct 6, 2019

Lynn Dezenzo, age 76, of Alliance, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born January 4, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Marvin “Jack” and Wilma Mae (Dutchon) Daniels.

Lynn was a 1961 graduate of Alliance High School and a 1965 graduate of Mount Union...