Obituaries

Mar 31, 2019

Ostie Ellen Wilhelm, age 98, of Alliance, passed away at 9:10 a.m., Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Brookdale Senior Living of Alliance.

She was born July 1, 1920, in Randolph, Ohio, to Royce and Edith (Walker) Wilhelm.

A 1938 graduate of Randolph High School where she was a stellar student, receiving all A’s and B’s...

Mar 28, 2019

Myrtle Mae (Brock) Hanna, age 92, a longtime citizen of Alliance who recently resided at Copeland Oaks in Sebring, passed away at 12:56 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Community Care Center of Alliance after a short illness.

She was born March 7, 1927, in Athens, Tennessee, to Horace A. and Ira A. (Lowry) Brock.

Mar 27, 2019

Joseph Michael Sorge, age 84, passed away on March 27, 2019 in Naples, Florida.  He was born on January 10, 1935 and was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, parents, Joseph and Alice, and his brother, Jim. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1953, and married Marie Elizabeth (Mastroianni) on April 19, 1958.  He resided most of...

Mar 27, 2019

Shirley A. (Knight) Whaley, age 72, of Alliance, passed away at 9:38 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Altercare of Alliance.

She was born October 2, 1946, in Alliance, Ohio, to Russell and Minnie (Dennis) Knight.

She was a graduate of Alliance High School and a member of the New Hope Church of God.

Mar 26, 2019

Rudolph Sigmund Kotzbacher, age 93, of Westville Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Crandall Medical Center.

He was born July 21, 1925, in Alliance, Ohio, to Rudolf and Katherine (Sigmund) Kotzbacher.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Rudolph was employed with Sekely Industries in Salem and the former Alliance Manufacturing Company until his...

Mar 25, 2019

Bernadine Marie Collins, age 91 of Alvin, Texas, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 in Alvin, Texas.

Bernadine was born on August 28, 1927 in Marietta, Ohio.

Bernadine was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Collins; parents, Merle Oliver and Dorothy Hickman; son, Bruce Collins; sisters, Myrtle Oberlin and Dorothy Yost.

Bernadine...

Mar 24, 2019

John Louis Bradley, age 92 of Homeworth, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2019, with his loving wife at his side, at Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born August 23, 1926 in Deerfield, Ohio to James and Mildred (Cherrington) Bradley.

Mr. Bradley attended Alliance High School and after returning from the U.S. Navy...

Mar 22, 2019

Betty J. (Carter) Simpkins, age 75, of Alliance, passed away Friday March 22, 2019 at Altercare of Louisville.

She was born February 23, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to Edwin and Verda (Galbreath) Carter.

A 1963 graduate of West Branch High School, Betty worked as a Nurses Aid and Heath Aid.

Survivors include her...

Mar 20, 2019

Carol Genetin, age 85, formerly of Alliance, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Orwell, Ohio.

She was born January 25, 1934, in Alliance, Ohio, to Karl and Dorothy (Greenamyer) Swanson.

Carol graduated from Alliance High School in 1952. After first considering attending university to major in English...

Mar 20, 2019

Vicki Place, age 62,  of Alliance, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born October 21, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio, to Samuel Dennis and Marilyn (Reisch) Wyatt.

Vicki graduated from Waterloo High School and worked for the state of California.

A member of Lexington United...

Mar 19, 2019

Derek L. Pazzelli, age 48, formerly of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Columbus at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday March 19, 2019.

He was born April 26, 1970 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to David A. Pazzelli and Mary Ellen (Anderson) Clark.

A graduate of Marlington High School, Derek received his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering...

Mar 19, 2019

Mary Nutial, age 91, of Alliance, passed away at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at St. Joseph Care Center in Louisville.

She was born March 8, 1928, in Alliance, Ohio, to Andrew and Iona (Oancea) Hampu.

A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School, Mary was formerly employed at Alliance Manufacturing for thirteen years as...

Mar 18, 2019

George David Brown, Jr., age 78, of Alliance, passed away peacefully Monday, March 18, 2019 at The Haven in Beloit.

Dave or “Brownie” as friends referred to him was born September 10, 1940, in Alliance, Ohio, to his parents, George David and Mary Ellen (Rennels) Brown Gulland.

A 1958 graduate of Alliance High School, Dave...

Mar 15, 2019

Robert T. Bonnes, age 92, of Alliance, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Danbury Senior Living. He was a proud WWII veteran.

He was born September 3, 1926, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Donald and Peg (Baxter) Atha.  He was later adopted by a step-father, Lee Bonnes, following his parents’ divorce. Bob was an only...

Mar 10, 2019

Roderick Washington, age 74, of Alliance, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Kobacker House in Columbus.

He was born June 19, 1944, in Alliance, Ohio, to Charles and Lucy (Snodgrass) Washington.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Rod served for two years in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

Rod...

Mar 10, 2019

Lucille Marcelle (Gravel) Hartzell, age 64, of Beloit, Ohio, passed away March 10, 2019, at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born March 19, 1954, in Lewiston, Maine, to Henry and Eva (Labonte) Gravel. She attended Lewiston High School in Lewiston, ME.

In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her brother,...

Mar 8, 2019

Michael Scott Ellis, age 48, of Alliance, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019 at Altercare of Alliance.

Mike was born July 11, 1970 in Alliance, Ohio to Gregory Ellis and Jane (Schleuder) Kline.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Mike was a self-employed handyman.

He was of the Christian Faith...

Mar 8, 2019

Mary E. Woodward, age 98, of Alliance, passed into her Savior Jesus arms, at 6:05 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2019, at her home.

She was born February 21, 1921, in Alliance, Ohio, to William J. and Mary R. (Karper) Bennett and has been a lifelong Alliance resident.

Mary graduated in 1939 from Alliance High School....

Mar 6, 2019

Gregory James Day, age 64, of Apopka, Florida, passed away March 6, 2019, with his family at his side.

He was born February 24, 1955, in Alliance, Ohio to James S. and Mary Ann (Lee) Day. He was a graduate of Alliance High School in the class of 1973.

He was formerly employed by American...

Mar 5, 2019

W. June Carlile, age 90, of Alliance, passed away at 4:52 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born April 16, 1928, in Alliance, Ohio, to Charles William and Kathryn (Marini) Lyons.

A 1946 graduate of Alliance High School, June also graduated from Marinello Cosmetology School...