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James J. Reinsel

James J. Reinsel

Jul 6, 2017

James J. Reinsel, age 59, of Alliance, passed away at 7:19 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Hospice House of Boardman. He was born June 16, 1958, in Alliance, Ohio, to James D. and Lois (Lawrence) Reinsel. Jim was a graduate of Marlington High School and employed with United Local Schools as a bus mechanic and transportation coordinator. His hobbies...

Gary E. Wolf

Gary E. Wolf

Jul 5, 2017

Gary Edward Wolf, age 70, of Sebring, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his home. He was born October 8, 1947, in Friendsville, Maryland, to Hayden and Ruth (Riley) Wolf and has resided in the Sebring area since 1996. A graduate of West High School in Cleveland, Ohio, he also attended Paris Jr. College in...

James W. Brand II

James W. Brand II

Jul 2, 2017

It is with great sadness that on July 2, 2017, Jim Brand passed away suddenly at the age of 54. James Winston Brand II was born May 10, 1963 in Rome, NY to the late James Winston Brand and Doris E. (Mast) of Findlay, OH. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Melissa (Howenstine), and children Jennifer...

James D. Burchfield

James D. Burchfield

Jun 28, 2017

James D. Burchfield, age 67, of North Benton, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his home. He was born September 8, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio to Wilbur and Geraldine (Martin) Burchfield. James was employed for 33 years at General Motors in Lordstown. A 32 degree Mason, Jim loved to fish, hunt, and play his guitar and...

Timothy R. Hilker

Timothy R. Hilker

Jun 28, 2017

Timothy R. Hilker, age 74, of Streetsboro, passed away at 6:33 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at University Hospital. He was born June 11, 1943 in Ravenna, Ohio to Richard and Olive (Brock) Hilker. A 1961 graduate of Atwater High School, Timothy completed his apprenticeship with Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. as a mold maker and was employed there for...

Gregoria E. "Gloria" Milan

Gregoria E. "Gloria" Milan

Jun 28, 2017

Gregoria E. "Gloria" Milan, age 92, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born May 12, 1925, in Reno, Nevada to Elias Duvaras and Eugenia (Hildenbrandt) Duvaras. An outstanding and award winning piano, organ, music theory and harmony teacher of youth and adults for over 50 years, she was also active as an officer with the Young...

Paul M. Harsh

Paul M. Harsh

Jun 27, 2017

Paul M. Harsh, age 87, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at McCrea Manor. He was born on January 8, 1930 in New Franklin, Ohio, to Oscar L. Harsh and Alice (Mensch) Harsh Vandegrift. A graduate of Alliance High School, Paul was employed as a meat cutter at A&P for 30 years, before retiring after working at Alliance...

Helen Stoia

Helen Stoia

Jun 26, 2017

Helen Stoia 7/26/24 - 6/26/2017 Born in Alliance, Ohio Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, God and fate would have them together again. God called Helen to join her husband, Nick Stoia, who died just one month ago. We have been blessed to have had her for 92 years on this earth. Helen married Nick in 1951....

Roger Lee Murphy

Roger Lee Murphy

Jun 26, 2017

Roger Lee Murphy, age 57, of Alliance, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 24, 1960 in Alliance to Charles and Marjorie (Howell) Murphy. A graduate of Alliance High School, Roger was employed as a supervisor at Keener Rubber Co. for 34 years. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Cleveland...

Ayvah Dawn-Lynn Fish

Ayvah Dawn-Lynn Fish

Jun 25, 2017

Ayvah Dawn-Lynn Fish, precious daughter of Thomas R. Fish Jr. and Courtney P. Zufall passed away June 25, 2017 at Akron Children's Hospital. Ayvah was born May 10, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. She will be forever loved and missed by her parents, T.J. and Courtney, sister, Addison, brother Gavyn; maternal grandparents, Chris and Shannon Zufall; paternal grandmother Angel (Todd) Naugle;...

Diana J Walborn

Diana J Walborn

Jun 17, 2017

Diana J. Walborn, age 74, of Alliance passed away at 10:20 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017, at McCrea Manor. She was born October 13, 1942, in Alliance to Henry and Ruth (Chandler) Walborn and has also resided in the Homeworth and Minerva areas. Diana was a member of the Minerva United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women of the Church, and...

Luella M. Crites

Luella M. Crites

Jun 11, 2017

Luella M. (Lewis) Crites, age 79, of the Canton Christian Home, where she resided with her husband, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Aultman Hospital. She was born May 25, 1938 in Canton to George and Charlotte (Shaffer) Lewis. A graduate of McKinley High School and Milligan College in Tennessee, Luella retired as a fourth grade teacher at Lexington...

Rosamond E. Grimm

Rosamond E. Grimm

Jun 8, 2017

Rosamond E. Grimm, age 87, of Humble, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Kingwood, TX. She was born November 19, 1929 in Alliance, Ohio to Charles Clifford and Stella Mary (Himmelspach) Irish. A 1947 graduate of Alliance High School, Rosamond moved to Texas in 1983 and she was employed by Coastal Medical Service in Houston as a care...

Peter Carl Todd

Peter Carl Todd

Jun 7, 2017

Peter Carl Todd, age 64, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 after a three month illness. He was born August 26, 1952 in Alliance to Josephine E. Godney and Byron H. Todd. He was the printing department manager at Robertson's Heating Supply Co for 48 years and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where he was...

Dennis W. Adkins

Dennis W. Adkins

Jun 6, 2017

Dennis W. Adkins, age 71, of Deerfield, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron. He was born September 20, 1945 in Meadow Bridge, WV to Herman and Grace (Vandall) Adkins. Dennis retired as a telephone contractor form Tom's Installation and he enjoyed bowling and fishing with his grandchildren. His survivors include his wife of 45...

Nancy R Stauffenger

Nancy R Stauffenger

Jun 4, 2017

Nancy R. Stauffenger, age 77, of Alliance, passed away at 10:53 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017 at McCrea Manor Nursing Home. She was born February 8, 1940 in Alliance, Ohio to Fredrick W. and Sylvia S. (Schmied) Stauffenger. A graduate of Alliance High School, Nancy formerly worked at Keener Rubber, but mostly as a housewife. She loved to fish, play...

Hailey Jean Braden

Hailey Jean Braden

Jun 2, 2017

Hailey Jean Braden, daughter of Alexander and Julie (Yanik) Braden was born asleep at 3:40 p.m. Friday June 2, 2017 at Salem Community Hospital. Hailey's family are members of First Christian Church in Alliance. She will be forever loved and missed by her parents, Alex and Julie, her brother Logan, sister Makenzie, paternal grandparents Scott and Barb Braden, maternal grandparents...

Theresa "Terry" Erchick

Theresa "Terry" Erchick

Jun 1, 2017

Theresa "Terry" Erchick, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Crandall Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1930 in Wellsville, Ohio to Anthony "Ben" Corbisella and Thelma Brienza. Terry graduated Alliance High School at 16 and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and was a cosmetology instructor...

Gennie Grove

Gennie Grove

Jun 1, 2017

Gennie Grove, age 88, of Alliance, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Aultman Hospital. She was born September 26, 1928 in Alliance to Jacob and Maria (Stanciu) Forgoros. Gennie attended Alliance High School and was employed by the former O'Neil's department store as a buyer and was later the manager at the Burger Hut restaurant for...

Herta Peshek

Herta Peshek

May 30, 2017

Herta Peshek, age 86, of Alliance, passed away at 5:14 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 4, 1931 in Herborn, Germany to Karl and Luise (Kretzer) Schneider. Herta was a nanny for two families in the Alliance area for many years and she was a custodian for the...

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