Obituaries

Norman L. Gamble

Nov 20, 2019

Norman L. Gamble, age 88, passed away at 10:32 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Oakhill Life Care Center in Louisville.

He was born November 9, 1931, in Meeker, Ohio, to Ralph and Frances (Wiley) Gamble.

Norman studied at Akron and Kent State Universities earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed with...

Dominic L. Kirksey

Nov 20, 2019

Dominic L. Kirksey, age 19, of Alliance, passed away November 20, 2019, at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born April 26, 2000 in Alliance, Ohio, to Benny Kirksey III and the late Michele Bower.

Dominic was a 2019 graduate of Marlington High School. He loved bowling, wrestling, and playing basketball at various churches. He...

Ronald Lee Place

Nov 18, 2019

Ronald Lee Place, age 75, of Alliance, passed away at 12:17 p.m., Monday, November 18, 2019, at his home.

He was born December 7, 1943 in Paso Robles, California to Donald and Johnna (Meeks) Place.

Ron was a police officer for 35 years and retired as the Chief of Police at Camarillo State Hospital. He...

Eileen M. (Hoebeke) Shuster

Nov 16, 2019

Eileen M. (Hoebeke) Shuster, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Copeland Oaks, with family by her side.

She was born April 30, 1930 in Limaville, Ohio to George and Amelia (Krall) Hoebeke.

A 1948 graduate of Alliance High School, Eileen graduated from the Hannah Mullins School of...

Jean Elizabeth (Blair) Madison

Nov 16, 2019

Jean Elizabeth (Blair) Madison, age 93, of Alliance, Ohio died Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Community Care Center with her family by her side. Born October 21, 1926 in Alliance, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Guian and Iva May (Shaw) Blair.  She was preceded in death by her parents; twin grandsons, Christopher and Mathew; and her...

Robert J. "Bummy" Baumgartner

Nov 16, 2019

Robert Baumgartner passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:23 p.m. surrounded by his loving family at Aultman Alliance Community Care Center following an extended illness.

He was a lifelong resident of Alliance, born on April 24, 1941.  A 1960 graduate of Alliance High School, he worked at the Alliance Machine Company and retired after...

William C. "Billy" Disman

Nov 16, 2019

William C. “Billy” Disman, age 73 of Alliance, passed away at 1:24 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

He was born July 2, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to Louis Disman and Betty (Walkey) Erb.

A 1964 graduate of Marlington High School, Billy was employed at Diebold for more than 20 years....

Dolores Claire (Moretti) Edwards

Nov 14, 2019

"Together Again"

Dolores Claire Edwards, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Brookdale in Alliance.

She was born June 12, 1926 in Alliance, Ohio to Protasio Moretti and Lucia (Rinaldi) Moretti.

Mrs. Edwards was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

She volunteered at...

Ruth G. (Fatzinger) Siegfried

Nov 13, 2019

Ruth G. Siegfried, age 94, of Alliance, passed away at 7:50 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Aultman-Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born June 22, 1925, in Cetronia, Pennsylvania, to George and Kathryn (Wassmer) Fatzinger.

Ruth was a 1943 graduate of Allentown High School, an office worker and a homemaker.

She was a...

Doris E. "Dottie" (Basinais) Carver

Nov 5, 2019

"Together Again"

Doris E. "Dottie" (Basinais) Carver, age 84, of Deerfield, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

She was born July 23, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Frank and Anna (Grimm) Basinais.

Doris was a member of the Rootstown Latter Day Saints Church, Deerfield Lads and Lasses and the Deerfield Historical Society.

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Rev. Gordon L. Thomas

Nov 4, 2019

Rev. Gordon L. Thomas, age 71, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2019 at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Copley.

He was born May 16, 1948, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to the late Lewis and Alice (Wasilko) Thomas.

Gordon was a 1966 graduate of Hickory High School in PA, earned his BA...

Levi R. Beck

Nov 4, 2019

"Together Again"

Levi Roy Beck age 90 of Alliance, Ohio, passed away at 1:35 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2019, at Copeland Oaks.

He was born November 11, 1928, in Alliance, Ohio to Richard and Ola (Cox) Beck.

Levi was contractor/carpenter and owner of Levi Beck Construction for 45 years.

He was...

John T. Weir

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...

Dorothy Marie (Grace) Middleton

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...

Beverly A. (Brown) Guess

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...

Donald Lee Briggs

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...

John D. Catona

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...

Joseph Bartley Garnes

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...

Gerald C. Hoover

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...

Bruce L. Groves

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...