Obituaries

Nov 20, 2018

Alice May Cook, age 65, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Community Care Center. She was born January 7, 1953, in Salem, Ohio, to George and Mary J. (Naylor) Wilford. Alice was employed at Mount Union College, Carnation Mall and Louie's Restaurant and was also an Avon sales associate. She was of the Methodist faith and attended...

Nov 19, 2018

Charles E. Martz, age 83, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Monday, November 19, 2018, at McCrea Manor. He was born October 14, 1935, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Kenneth and Irene (Neff) Martz. Charles worked as a welder for the West Virginia Department of Transportation. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and was very successful in raising and breeding...

Nov 18, 2018

Theo Joann Clark, age 73, of Alliance, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Sunday, November 18, 2018, at McCrea Manor. She was born May 27, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio, to Frank and Ruth (Price) Harbin. A 1963 graduate of Alliance High School, Theo was employed by General Motors until her retirement. Theo was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and...

Nov 17, 2018

Jack D. Harding Sr., age 86, of Louisville, Ohio, entered into eternal peace at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018. Jack was born December 24, 1931, in Charleston, West Virginia, to McKinley and Opal (Cobb) Harding-Moore. He founded Harding & Harding Associates in 1962 and also built Harding's Family Restaurant in 1980 in Charleston, W.Va. Jack was a member of...

Nov 17, 2018

Roy "Jack" Teague Sr., age 80, of Alliance, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Altercare of Alliance.He was born November 4, 1938, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to Ren C. and Pearl (Partin) Teague.A graduate of Wetrock and Poplar Creek High School, Jack worked as a Maintenance Welder and retired from Lockheed...

Nov 15, 2018

Robert L. “Bob” Kidd Sr., age 73, of Alliance, is now traveling the streets of gold with God. Bob passed away at 5:25 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2018, at McCrea Manor.

He was born October 4, 1945, in Walton, West Virginia to Herman and Florence (Harper) Kidd.

Bob had worked at Alliance Ware, Alliance Rubber,...

Nov 11, 2018

"Little Judy", our beloved "Sista", Momma and Aunt passed on to glory, November 11, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the second oldest of six daughters, born to Eugene E. and Shirley R. (Wise/Wyss) Myers on March 25, 1952. Born and raised in Alliance, her feisty, headstrong personality kept her parents and teachers on their toes. Judy was...

Nov 10, 2018

Helen (Waugaman) Davis, age 96, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018, at her home. She was born January 29, 1922, in Sebring, Ohio, to George Waugaman and Blanche (Rhodes) Needham. Helen worked at Alliance Mfg. and Keener Rubber before retiring in 1981. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Pat Devine; daughter;...

Nov 9, 2018

Hugh Daniel Wilson was born in Alliance, Ohio, to Fern and Elvin Wilson on August 15, 1943 and died November 5, 2018. He grew up in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School in 1961. He was a running back on the AHS 1958 Football State Championship team and held a track record at the Ohio State Relays that lasted...

Nov 9, 2018

Mary J. Lair passed away early Friday morning, November 9th at Alliance Community Care Center at the age of 100. A lifelong resident of Alliance, she was the daughter of Achim (James) and Ana (Banea) Maldoven. Mary was a member of the Romanian Orthodox Church. She was employed at Bear Furniture, Alliance Manufacturing, Strong Enamel and Christ United Methodist Church...

Nov 6, 2018

Forest Boyd Stoudt, age 71, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Altercare of Alliance following an extended illness. He was born July 1, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, to Virgil B. and Wanda (Hively) Stoudt. Forest was an Eagle Scout and a 1965 graduate of Marlington High School. He received his bachelor degree in 1970 from Ohio Northern...

Nov 5, 2018

Charles C. Stauffer, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Nov 5, 2018 surrounded by his family. Following a 20 year battle with Parkinson's disease, Charlie now sees his Savior face to face. He was born February 24, 1950, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Clarence and Betty Jane (Delong) Stauffer. Charlie was a graduate of Southeastern High School in Chillicothe...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...