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Anna C. Trombetta

Anna C. Trombetta

Nov 4, 2018

Anna C. (Agnew) Trombetta, age 95, of Alliance, passed away at 8 a.m., Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Community Care Center. She was born June 26, 1923, in Alliance, Ohio, to Wilbert and Olive (Boyce) Agnew. Mrs. Trombetta retired in 1986 from the former Star Bronze Company in Alliance, after 23 years as a machine operator. She attended Alliance Friends...

Lanny E. Hisey

Lanny E. Hisey

Oct 31, 2018

On October 31, 2018, Lanny Edwin Hisey passed away in his home in Marietta, GA surrounded by his family. He was born April 24, 1941 and was 77 years old. Lanny lived most of his life in Alliance and spent his childhood in both Paris and Louisville, OH. He earned his music education degree from Capital University. Mr. Hisey completed...

Ted H. Wollam

Ted H. Wollam

Oct 29, 2018

Ted Hunter Wollam, age 63, of Durham, North Carolina, formerly of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2018. Ted was the son of Richard and Nancy (Edinger) Wollam of Alliance, Ohio. Ted was born on December 16, 1954. He was a graduate of Alliance High School and enjoyed a young life of travel and adventure. In 1990, he graduated...

Bernard "Bernie" J. Knepp

Bernard "Bernie" J. Knepp

Oct 28, 2018

Bernard J. Knepp Jr., age 69, of Beloit, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2018, at his home. He was born June 27, 1949, in Akron, OH, to Bernard J. Sr. and Mildred Louise (Stuteville) Knepp. Bernie was a 1967 graduate of Marlington High School. He was owner operator for more than 30 years of Bernie's Auto Core...

Irvin Ray McDonald

Irvin Ray McDonald

Oct 28, 2018

Irvin "Ray" McDonald, age 92, of Alliance, passed away at 10:05 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2018, at his home. He was born March 15, 1926, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, to Sherman and Hattie (Corle) McDonald. Ray loved being outdoors. Survivors include his daughter, Gloria (Melvin) Sweger of Berlin Center; sons, Wayne McDonald of the home, Terry (Paula) McDonald of Altoona, Pennsylvania...

Rosemary M. Gibbons

Rosemary M. Gibbons

Oct 27, 2018

Rosemary Marie Gibbons age 69, of Alliance, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at her home. She was born May 26, 1949, in Massillon, Ohio, to Donna M. Summers (Blasiman). Rosemary was a 1968 graduate of Sebring High School and was employed at Buckeye Village/Giant Eagle as a Deli clerk for 13 years prior to her retirement. She loved...

Rev. Dean F. Lewis

Rev. Dean F. Lewis

Oct 24, 2018

Rev. Dean F. Lewis, age 80, of Alliance, passed away at 2:14 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018, with his family by his side, at Aultman Hospital. He was born June 6, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Donald J. and Elma (Puska) Lewis. Dean was a graduate of Rayen High School in Youngstown and received his Bachelor Degree from Capital University...

Ronald P. Durm

Ronald P. Durm

Oct 21, 2018

Ronald P. Durm, age 75, of Canton, passed away at 11:25 a.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1943, in Alliance, Ohio, to Virgil Paul Durm and Flora Edna (Salsbury) Durm Riffle. Ronald attended Marlington High School and was employed as a Class A Core Maker at American Steel Foundry. He enjoyed fishing...

Morris D. "Moe" Mercer Jr

Morris D. "Moe" Mercer Jr

Oct 20, 2018

Morris "Moe" D. Mercer Jr., age 79, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Moe was born June 14, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, to Morris and Grace (Johnston) Mercer Sr. He was wed to his beloved wife, Carolyn (Hoover) Mercer on November 24, 1965, and enjoyed 52 wonderful years of marriage. Moe attended Waterloo High School and was employed...

Anne King Brown

Anne King Brown

Oct 19, 2018

Anne King Brown, age 78, of Alliance, passed away at 8:46 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2018, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born February 23, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, to Gladstone and Anne (Wursthorn) Brown. Anne received her Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University and had earned a Reading Specialist Degree from Kent State University. She retired from...

Joann M. Chappell

Joann M. Chappell

Oct 19, 2018

Joann M. Chappell, age 82, of Alliance, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018, at The Cleveland Clinic. She was born October 15, 1936, in Louisville, Ohio, to William E. and Edna Ellen (Unkefer) Carl. Survivors include her husband, Gerald S. Chappell; four children, Deborah Boyce, Sandra Kay Moreland, Wayne E. Adams, Jr. and Mark E. Chappell; six grandchildren, Thomas Lee...

Beulah Ann Garvin

Beulah Ann Garvin

Oct 17, 2018

Beulah Ann Garvin, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Community Care Center. She was born August 13, 1932, in Canton, Ohio, to Ethel Lucille Taylor. Beulah was formerly employed by Ohio Bell, the former Jays Market in Alliance and Myrtle Lyone's Marketing in food demonstrations. She was a member and active in...

Dr. Nicolae "Nicu" Stanciu

Dr. Nicolae "Nicu" Stanciu

Oct 15, 2018

Dr. Nicolae "Nicu" Stanciu, age 93, of Alliance, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2018, at Alliance Community Hospital. Nicu was born March 17, 1925, in Bucharest, Romania, to Constantin and Ana Stanciu. A 1954 graduate of the University of Bucharest College of Medicine with his Doctorate Degree, Nicu was a family physician for 35 years. Nicu was...

Margaret "Peg" E. Bevington

Margaret "Peg" E. Bevington

Oct 13, 2018

Margaret "Peg" E. Bevington, age 86, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Alliance Community Care. She was born March 14, 1932, in Canton, to Clement and Violet (Durm) Augustein. Over the years, she was employed at Heggy's as a waitress, Transue & Williams Stamping as a custodian and at Walmart as a cashier. Margaret was a member...

Judith Anne Miller

Judith Anne Miller

Oct 13, 2018

Judy (Allen) Miller, age 80, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her home. She was born July 3, 1938, in Alliance to Robert and Edith (Borton) Allen. She was employed at Alliance Community Hospital as a registered nurse for over 30 years. Judy was a member of the First Christian Church in Alliance. She loved reading, cross...

Richard R. Barkdoll

Richard R. Barkdoll

Oct 11, 2018

Richard R. Barkdoll, age 88, of Alliance, passed away peacefully at 7:40 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Community Care Center. He was born March 8, 1930, in Alliance, Ohio, to Joseph and Cora Mae (Barnhart) Barkdoll. Richard, a 1948 graduate of Alliance High School went on to Kent State University to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. A...

Stephen F. Diser

Stephen F. Diser

Oct 8, 2018

Stephen F. "Steve" Diser, age 76, of Alliance, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2018, at Community Care Center. He was born May 4, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Frank and Evelyn (Stephenson) Diser. Steve earned his Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and his Master's Degree in Industrial Safety at Central Missouri State University. He was employed...

Ruth May Powell Brunner

Ruth May Powell Brunner

Oct 8, 2018

Ruth was born June 1, 1931, to Kenneth R. Powell and Marie L. Smith at Alliance City Hospital. She passed from this life a few hundred yards away from the same spot she entered the world on October 8, 2018, surround by family and friends so numerous a sign had to be posted to keep out any more visitors. She...

Craig A. Underwood

Craig A. Underwood

Oct 8, 2018

Craig A. Underwood, age 48, of Alliance, died suddenly October 8, 2018. Craig was born April 29, 1970 in Alliance, Ohio to Rick and Wanda (Gray) Underwood. Craig attended Alliance High School and was the owner/operator of Underwood Auto Care and later, AutoDoc, Auto Repair. A Christian by faith, he attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Craig's passion in...

James H. McCann II

James H. McCann II

Oct 5, 2018

Jim McCann of Alliance passed away on October 5, 2018, at the age of 77. A 1958 graduate of Marlboro High School and 1963 graduate of the University of Akron, Jim spent 7 years in the USAF as an auditor reaching the rank of Captain. He was then employed at Ohio Edison and FirstEnergy for 35 years in various positions....

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