Obituaries

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...

Mar 4, 2019

Brooklynn Elizabeth Fish, the beloved baby girl of Thomas R Fish Jr. and Courtney P. Zufall, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

Brooklynn was born January 16, 2019 in Youngstown, Ohio.

She will be forever loved and missed by her parents, T.J. and Courtney, sister, Addison; brother, Gavyn; grandparents, Chris...

Mar 2, 2019

It is with great sadness we share the passing of our beloved Millie.  Mildred “Millie” Ruth Johnson, age 100, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Danbury Woods Assisted Living.

She was born February 18, 1919, in Marlboro Township, Ohio, to John and Nellie (Miller) Sweitzer and was a lifelong resident.

Millie was a...

Mar 1, 2019

LeVerne H. Koerner, age 80, of Alliance, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, after a ten year battle with Parkinson and Dementia at the Arbors of Streetsboro.

He was the son of Ernest and Cleo (Berlin) Koerner, born March 5, 1938 in Alliance.

LeVerne lived all his life in Alliance and had served in the...

Mar 1, 2019

Kathryn Louise (Long) Saltsman, age 86, passed away, under the care of Hospice of the Valley, Friday morning, March 1, at Crandall Medical Center.

Kathryn was born October 19, 1932, in Dellroy, Ohio, to the late Kermit and Lesta Long.

She graduated from Carrollton High School in 1949 and attended Mount Union College, where she...

Feb 28, 2019

Janet Summers, age 80, of Alliance, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center.

She was born September 11, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio, to William Earl and Audrey (Fox) Weast.

A 1956 graduate of Marlington High School, Janet lived in the Alliance area her whole life and was a member of Aldersgate United...

Feb 28, 2019

Bruce L. Laubert, age 90, of Alliance, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Community Care Center of Alliance.

He was born August 10, 1928,  in Atwater, Ohio, to the late Lester and Cecile (Kingsbury) Laubert.

Bruce was a graduate of Atwater High School and formerly employed with Babcox and Wilcox Tubular Products as a...

Feb 26, 2019

Charles F. Renz III, age 68, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Canterbury Villa of Alliance surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 20, 1950, in Alliance, Ohio, to Charles F. II and Thelma (Hedrick) Renz.

Charles graduated from Marlington High School and was employed with The Hoover Company until...

Feb 22, 2019

Charles R. Mead, age 73 of Alliance, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born June 11, 1945 to Charles R. and Delores J. (Drinkhouse) Chester. At the age of 9, Chuck was adopted by his step-father, John P. Mead. A veteran of the U. S. Army, Chuck served with the 281st Military Police...