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James R. Cottrill

James R. Cottrill

Oct 5, 2019

James R. Cottrill, age 88 of Alliance, passed away at 5:08 p.m., Saturday, October 5 at his home.

He was born October 31, 1930 in Lost Creek, West Virginia to French and Virginia (Highland) Cottrill.

Jim served in the National Guard for nine years, and worked as a Machinist at Ford Motor Company before retiring...

Charles T. Unger

Charles T. Unger

Sep 25, 2019

Charles T. Unger (Tom or Charlie), born May 5, 1925, Alliance, Ohio, died September 13, 2019.

Charles graduated from University School (Cleveland) in 1943. After graduation he attended Case School of Applied Sciences (Case Western Reserve University) for one year.

Charles then “went to sea,” enlisting in the American Merchant Marine (then part of the...

Irene E. (Vargo)  Tasker

Irene E. (Vargo) Tasker

Sep 24, 2019

Irene E. (Vargo) Tasker, age 98, of Alliance passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Danbury Assisted Living in Alliance.

She was born September 3, 1921, in Malvern, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Kasik) Vargo and has resided in Alliance all her life. Irene was an Alliance High School graduate, homemaker and housewife. She attended Truth Baptist...

Ronald H. Herderick

Ronald H. Herderick

Sep 23, 2019

Ronald H. Herderick, age 90, of Alliance, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2019 at Community Care Center.

He was born December 15, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio to Michael and Edith (Beard) Herderick Payton and lived in Alliance for 72 years.

He was married February 21, 1948, to the love of his life,...

Keith W. Robson

Keith W. Robson

Sep 20, 2019

Keith W. Robson age 29, of Alliance passed away Friday September 20, 2019.

Keith, the only child of Bob and Debbie (Cogan) Robson, was born April 3, 1990.

A 2008 graduate of Marlington High School, he attended Alliance High School Vocational Classes for Welding.

He was employed at Lindsay Concrete in Canal Fulton....

Elaine E. (Bush)  Cottrill

Elaine E. (Bush) Cottrill

Sep 18, 2019

Elaine E. Cottrill, age 85, of Alliance, passed away at 4:05 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born March 6, 1934, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Ray and Elsie (Doyle) Bush.

Elaine was a 1968 graduate of Waterloo High School. She drove school bus for Atwater Schools in the late 1960’s...

Trudy L. (Scharein)  Lewis

Trudy L. (Scharein) Lewis

Sep 17, 2019

Trudy L. (Scharein) Lewis, age 79, of Alliance, passed away at 11:22 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

She was born August 2, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Otto and Gertrude (Fingado) Scharein.

Trudy was a graduate of Wilson High School in Youngstown and also attended Youngstown State University.

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Paul E. McDole

Paul E. McDole

Sep 17, 2019

Paul E. McDole, age 85, of Alliance, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Aultman Hospital.

He was born March 30, 1934, in East Liverpool, Ohio to Orville H. and Marie M. (Scott) McDole.

Paul was a 1954 graduate of East Liverpool High School and was previously employed as the Assistant Circulation...

Bonnie L. (Freeman)  Anderson

Bonnie L. (Freeman) Anderson

Sep 16, 2019

Bonnie L. Anderson, age 73, of Alliance, passed away at 3:45 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born May 15, 1946,  in Salem, Ohio, to Ralph and Ann (Spigelski) Freeman.

Bonnie was a 1964 graduate of West Branch High School and prior owner of Anderson’s Circle Grocery and Drive...

Dorothy Pearl (Fortner)  Madry

Dorothy Pearl (Fortner) Madry

Sep 12, 2019

Dorothy, beloved and treasured gift from God.

She shed her earthly body and gained her heavenly body on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Dorothy Pearl Fortner Madry was born to Marshal and Fannie Mae Fortner on September 16, 1939 in Toxey, Alabama.

She married Luther Earl Madry Sr. May 26, 1978. Dorothy was deeply committed to...

Thomas "Tim" E. Barnhouse

Thomas "Tim" E. Barnhouse

Sep 12, 2019

Thomas “Tim” E. Barnhouse, age 79, of Alliance, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 with his family by his side.

He was born April 24, 1940 in Alliance, Ohio to Elmer E. and Helen E. (Hurford) Barnhouse.

Tim was a 1958 graduate of Alliance High School and a graduate of Mount Union...

Doran Allen Garey

Doran Allen Garey

Sep 12, 2019

Doran Allen Garey, age 88, of Sebring, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born October 13, 1930 in Zanesville, Ohio to Edgar Darlington and Florence (Selby) Garey.

Doran graduated from Byesville High School, Muskingum College, and Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, New Jersey in 1957.

While in...

Margaret Belle "Peg" Charlton

Margaret Belle "Peg" Charlton

Sep 11, 2019

Margaret Belle “Peg” Charlton, age 96, of Sebring, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2019 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

She was born December 28, 1922, in Norton, West Virginia to Orion and Isabelle (Rush) Swecker.

Peg attended Randolph County Schools and graduated in 1938 from Elkins High School in West Virginia.

She...

Gail J. Miller-Augustine

Gail J. Miller-Augustine

Sep 11, 2019

Gail J. Miller-Augustine, age 76, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Bel-Air Care Center.

She was born on September 28, 1942 in Alliance, Ohio to Delbert and Edna (Groves) Miller.

A 1961 graduate of Marlington High School and of the former Alliance Beauty College, Gail worked as a cosmetologist for 27 years....

Michael H. Bahler

Michael H. Bahler

Sep 9, 2019

Michael H. Bahler, age 77, of Alliance, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at Community Care.

He was born on July 24, 1942 in Alliance, Ohio to Carl K. Bahler and Bette E. (Chain) Bahler.

Michael worked and retired from T&W Forge.  He had a passion for car restoration and enjoyed going to car shows....

Kevin J. "Doc" McMillen

Kevin J. "Doc" McMillen

Sep 7, 2019

Kevin J. “Doc” McMillen, age 54, of Alliance, passed away Saturday September 7, 2019 at Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born April 23, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to Robert A. McMillen and Helen L. (Tournoux) McMillen.

Kevin attended Marlington and was self-employed/owner of K M Masonry LLC.

He loved softball and was inducted...

Richard D. Bretean

Richard D. Bretean

Sep 7, 2019

Richard D. Bretean, age 70, of Alliance, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born November 4, 1948 in Alliance, Ohio to August and Mary (Fogoroch) Bretean.

A 1966 graduate of Alliance High School, Rick retired from Shearer’s Foods.

Rick...

Betty J. (Stull)  Bayless

Betty J. (Stull) Bayless

Sep 6, 2019

Betty J. (Stull) Bayless, age 92, of Alliance, went to walk with Jesus at 3:27 p.m. September 6, 2019 at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born April 6, 1927 in Atwater, Oho to Virgil and Iola (Bean) Stull.

Betty had worked at Murphy’s Mart and Alliance City Hospital.

She was a lifetime and...

Earl D.  "Junior" Haines Jr.

Earl D. "Junior" Haines Jr.

Sep 6, 2019

Earl D. “Junior” Haines Jr., age 89, of Marlboro, passed away Friday September 6, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. at his home with his family by his side.

He was born April 20, 1930 in Marlboro, Ohio to Earl D. Haines Sr. and Rose L. (Smith) Haines.

Junior graduated in 1948 from Marlboro High School, and...

Donald B. Wilson

Donald B. Wilson

Sep 6, 2019

Donald B. Wilson, age 86, of Alliance, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at McCrea Manor Assisted Living Facility.

He was born on April 15, 1933 in Louisville, Ohio, to Harry and Alice (Harter) Wilson.

Donald was a 1951 graduate of Louisville High School and a veteran of the United States Army serving during the...

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