Obituaries

Homer R. Guthrie Jr

Homer R. Guthrie Jr

Sep 16, 2018

Homer Robert Guthrie Jr, age 84, of Alliance, died September 16, 2018, at Aultman Hospital. He was born January 11, 1934, in San Diego, California, the son of Homer R. Guthrie and Lucille (Houghton) Guthrie Musgrave. Bob served in the U.S. Navy for twenty years. He was a member of the American Legion, DAV, and VFW. Survivors include his companion,...

Ray C. Sluss

Ray C. Sluss

Sep 14, 2018

Ray C. Sluss age 91, of Copeland Oaks in Sebring, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018. The son of Howard and Anna (Kurtz) Sluss of rural Louisville, Ray was born September 30, 1926. Ray was a 1944 graduate of Marlboro High School, received his Bachelor's Degree from Ashland College and his Master's Degree from Ohio State University....

Lois Hubbard

Lois Hubbard

Sep 12, 2018

Lois Hubbard, 90, formerly of The Long Community at Highland, Lancaster, PA and Alliance, OH, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, PA. She was born in Clay Township, Butler County, PA to the late Harry B. and Clara G. (Wolford) Schlosser. A graduate of Alliance High School, Lois attended Eastern Nazarene College in Wollaston,...

Jerry H. Messenheimer

Jerry H. Messenheimer

Sep 10, 2018

Jerry H. Messenheimer, age 67, of Alliance, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018, at Community Care Center. He was born November 9, 1950, in Alliance, Ohio. Jerry was employed by the Joliet Workshop in Canton and was a member of Pine Lake Christian Church in Sebring. He enjoyed music, NASCAR, bowling and Cleveland Sports. Survivors include his siblings, Kerry Messenheimer...

Charles P. "Bud" Howe

Charles P. "Bud" Howe

Sep 8, 2018

Charles P. "Bud" Howe, age 72, of Alliance, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born December 11, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio, to Charles and Mary (Gaiser) Howe. A 1963 graduate of Marlington High School, Bud was a Certified Electrician, and formerly worked in maintenance for Sancap. Bud enjoyed spending time with...

Wade Allen Fox

Wade Allen Fox

Sep 8, 2018

Wade Allen Fox, age 94, of Marlboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 1:28 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Alliance Community Care Center. He was born December 11, 1923, in Marlboro Township, Ohio, to Jasper and Blanche (Keller) Fox. A 1941 graduate of Marlboro High School, Wade served in the U.S. Army during WWII earning various honors...

Kenneth Wable

Kenneth Wable

Sep 6, 2018

Ken Wable, age 91, who served as Mount Union head football coach from 1962-1985, passed away September 6, 2018 in Alliance. He was born August 22, 1927, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Kenneth R. and Ethel Wable. He was raised from the age of 3 by his grandmother, Dora Wable. A Navy veteran, Wable earned a bachelor's degree from Muskingum...

John F. Vrzak Jr

John F. Vrzak Jr

Sep 3, 2018

John F. Vrzak, Jr. age 72, of Alliance, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Monday, September 3, 2018, at Community Care Center. He was born November 26, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio, to John F. Sr. and Elsie Vrzak and has resided in Alliance all his life. A 1966 graduate of Alliance High School, John also received a Certified Energy Auditor certificate...

Wanda M. Shade

Wanda M. Shade

Sep 2, 2018

Wanda M. Shade, age 89, of Atwater, passed away at 11:05 a.m., Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Community Care Center. She was born February 25, 1929, in Atwater, Ohio, to Virgil and Iola (Bean) Stull. Wanda attended Atwater High School and had attended many of the class reunions. She worshipped at the Atwater Church of the Nazarene and the Atwater...

Betty F. Williams

Betty F. Williams

Sep 2, 2018

Betty F. Williams, age 87, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her home. She was born October 16, 1930, in Dothan, Alabama to Crawford and Laura (Aaron) Calloway. She was employed as a cook at Mount Union College. Betty was a member of Triumph Church and Kingdom of God in Christ of Alliance. She was extremely proud...

John R. Hoyle

John R. Hoyle

Aug 30, 2018

John R. Hoyle, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born November 27, 1931, in Canton, Ohio, to John E. and Oda B. (Myers) Hoyle. John graduated from Alliance High School and Mount Union College. He retired as Purchasing Manager after more than forty years of service with...

Silvia Balaban

Silvia Balaban

Aug 30, 2018

Silvia Balaban, age 85, of Alliance, passed away at 2:16 a.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Aultman Hospital. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and aunt and was loved by all. She was born October 15, 1932, in Beclean, Romania, to George and Rafira Dan. Silvia was employed at Mount Union College. A member of St. Nicholas Romanian...

Niculae Tudor

Niculae Tudor

Aug 29, 2018

Niculae Tudor, age 82, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away August 29, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health in Youngstown. He was born October 18, 1935 in Bucharest, Romania to Dumitru and Marita (Ivanescu) Tudor. Survivors include his wife, Stefania (Nicolae) Tudor; daughter, Cristiana Marinescu; sister, Maria of Romania; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Gabriella and Nickolas; and son-in-law, Nicky Marinescu. He was preceded...

David O. Miller

David O. Miller

Aug 28, 2018

David Orlin Miller, age 77, of Alliance, passed away at 3:10 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his home. He was born February 25, 1941, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Orlin E. and Wilma May (Clark) Miller and has resided in the Alliance area since 2011. David was a 1958 graduate of East Liverpool High School, received his...

Mary J. Kriner

Mary J. Kriner

Aug 27, 2018

Mary J. Kriner, age 79, of Alliance passed away at 11:15 a.m., Monday, August 27, 2018, at her home. She was born October 24, 1938, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Cecil and Mary (Green) Warner and was a lifelong Alliance resident. A 1956 graduate of Alliance High School, Mary had retired after 33 years from the former Genie Company....

Rev. Frank Gross Jr

Rev. Frank Gross Jr

Aug 26, 2018

The Reverend Frank Gross Jr., entered the church triumphant with his wife by his side on August 26, 2018 at 10:50 p.m. Pastor Gross was born June 15, 1943, in Grayling, Michigan, to Frank Gross Sr. and Viola June (Bridges) Gross. Surviving Pastor Gross is his wife, Linda (Throckmorton) Gross, whom he married September 29, 1985; children, Heidi (Eric) Hess...

James E. Frederick

James E. Frederick

Aug 25, 2018

James E. Frederick, age 85, of Minerva, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Community Care Center. He was born September 22, 1932 in Alliance, Ohio to Henry Clay and Dortha (Wiles) Frederick. A 1950 graduate of Louisville High School, Jim was an over the road truck driver for more than 60 years. He started his career...

Bernie K. Ware

Bernie K. Ware

Aug 16, 2018

Bernie K. Ware, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Community Care Center. He was born June 27, 1932, in Belington, West Virginia, to Cecil M. and Blanche (Pharis) Ware and has been an Alliance resident for 60 years since 1958. Bernie was a graduate of Belington High School and employed as a...

Albert J. "Noonie" Stanish

Albert J. "Noonie" Stanish

Aug 14, 2018

Albert Joel "Noonie" Stanish, age 82, of Alliance, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Community Care Center. He was born February 23, 1936, in Alliance, Ohio, to Albert and Jean (Albright) Stanish. A 1953 graduate of Alliance High School, Al was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Germany and France. Al retired from Lordstown General...

Rodger "Pappy" Huffman

Rodger "Pappy" Huffman

Aug 12, 2018

Rodger Lee "Pappy" Huffman, age 68, of Akron, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Canal Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born May 24, 1950, in Westerville, Ohio, to Rev. Aubrey L. "Bud" and Laura R. (Harmon) Huffman. Rodger was a graduate of Buchtel High School and had attended Akron University. He enjoyed coin collecting....