Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 2, 2019

Ruth Elinor Gatrell, age 86, passed away on Monday, September 2nd, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born on October 23rd, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio, and was raised by her father John Harris.

She graduated from Jackson-Milton High School on May 25th, 1951. She married the love of her life, Russell Gatrell on September...

Sep 1, 2019

Rhea Jane Ellett Huffman, age 96, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, surrounded by her daughters at Alliance Community Care Center.

She was born, June 6, 1923, in Alliance, Ohio to Glenn W. and Lottie G. (Hoppes) Ellett.

Rhea was a 1941 graduate of Alliance High School. She was employed as the first...

Aug 31, 2019

Lowell Edward Nichols, age 83, of Canton, and formerly of Alliance, passed away Saturday August 31, 2019 at Country Lawn Health Care Center in Navarre.

He was born February 26, 1936, in Summerfield Twp., Michigan to Elvin H. and Beryl I. (Cox) Nichols.

A 1956 graduate of Tecumseh High School, Tecumseh, Michigan, Lowell...

Aug 31, 2019

"Together Again"

Pauline G. (Amon) Martin, 93, of Beloit, OH, passed away at Crandall Medical Center on August 31, 2019.

She was born in Kensington, OH on September 18th, 1925, to Wilbur and Reta (Poe) Amon.

Pauline was a member of Middle Sandy Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Homeworth.  She was also a member...

Aug 31, 2019

Joyce Ann (Grant) Mehl, 80, of Alliance, passed away at Altercare of Alliance on August 31, 2019.

She was born in Alliance on October 9th, 1938, to Henry and Elizabeth (Marsh) Grant.

Joyce was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Alliance, where she also taught Sunday School.  She was a member of...

Aug 27, 2019

Gerald A. Severance II, age 72, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019 at his home.

He was born May 4, 1947, in Alliance, Ohio to Gerald A. and Dorothy (Gfeller) Severance and resided most of his life in Alliance.

Gerald was a graduate of Alliance High School and formerly worked at Robertson...

Aug 23, 2019

Sharon “Sherrie” Taylor Howells-Goddard passed at home with her husband Dick and daughter Stacy by her side on Friday August 23, 2019 after battling Pancreatic Cancer.

Sherrie was born June 21, 1948 in Millersburg, Ohio to Ralph and Dorothy Taylor.

She attended Alliance High School, graduating in 1966. She lived most of her life in...

Aug 21, 2019

Helen N. (Willis) Roosa Wilson, age 84, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at her home.

She was born January 7, 1935, in Barberton, Ohio, to William and Mary (Lucas) Willis.

Helen was employed as an inspector for 12 years at the former Royal China Company in Sebring...