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Geneva R. Agnew

Geneva R. Agnew

Jan 30, 2017

Geneva R. Agnew, 74, dearly loved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 30, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Geneva was born on May 11, 1942, in Geneva, OH, to Ivan and Opal (Craig) Carpenter. She married Richard L. Agnew on July 28, 1962. Together they had five children: four daughters and...

Christine G Lombardi

Christine G Lombardi

Jan 29, 2017

Christine G. Lombardi, age 68, of Alliance, passed away at 1 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2017, at McKinley Health Care Center in Canton after battling a long illness. She was born December 11, 1948, in Alliance, Ohio, to William E. and Ida M. (Andreani) Hinchliffe. A graduate of Alliance High School, Christine received her LPN degree from Aultman School of...

James E. Bichsel

James E. Bichsel

Jan 26, 2017

James E. Bichsel, age 73, of Minerva, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born October 18, 1943 to Norman Bichsel and Annabelle (Steves) Bichsel in Sebring, Ohio. James was a 1962 graduate of Marlington High School and retired from American Steel after 33 years of service. James was a veteran...

Bob and Vera Gay Gantz

Bob and Vera Gay Gantz

Jan 19, 2017

A memorial service will take place at 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2017 at Bolton United Methodist Church for Robert and Vera Gantz of Alliance. Robert V. Gantz died December 25, 2016 at Park Village Health Care in Dover, Ohio. He was born May 22, 1926 in Alliance, Ohio to Emmett H. and Ruth N. Williams Gantz. His wife, Vera...

Tracy A. Toussant

Tracy A. Toussant

Jan 17, 2017

Tracy A. Toussant, age 54, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born February 19, 1962 to Clarence and Connie (Betts) Kraft in Alliance, Ohio. A lifelong Alliance area resident, Tracy graduated from Marlington High School in 1980 and was the owner of Tracy's Sugar Shak. She enjoyed horse back riding, loved...

Billy Ray Phillips

Billy Ray Phillips

Jan 16, 2017

Billy Ray Phillips, age 71, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at his home. Billy Ray Phillips was born to Dwight ("D.L. Bud") and Lorena (Baird) Phillips on May 1, 1945. He was a lifetime resident of the Damascus area. He graduated from West Branch High School, Malone College and obtained his Master's degree from Akron University. During...

Bruce E. King

Bruce E. King

Jan 16, 2017

Bruce E. King, age 58, of Youngstown, passed away at 3:50 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2017 at Essex of Salem. He was born January 27, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio to George H. King and Alberta (Weisenbarger) King. Bruce was a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School and New Castle School of Trades, Bruce was employed as an automechanic at Goodyear....

Daniel (Dee) Earl Hall Jr

Daniel (Dee) Earl Hall Jr

Jan 15, 2017

Daniel (Dee) Earl Hall Jr., age 84, of Canton, passed away at 7 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2017 at The Pines Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born August 28, 1932 in Sikeston, Mo. to Daniel Earl Hall, Sr. and Mattie (Borntrager) Hall. Daniel was a brick and block mason and owned Hall and Sons Masonary....

Linda J. Paina

Linda J. Paina

Jan 14, 2017

Linda J. Paina, age 76, of Canton, formerly of Alliance, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Select Medical Hospital at Mercy Medical Center. She was born August 27, 1940, in Steubenville, Ohio, to John and Dorothy M. (Leishman) Calvin. A 1958 graduate of Alliance High School, Linda was employed as an Office Manager for Thorne's Super Duper, and Trade...

George N. Sandru

George N. Sandru

Jan 14, 2017

George N. Sandru, age 87, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord, January 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was born October 9, 1929. George served his country in the United States Army then returned to Alliance where he worked at East Ohio Machinery. It was there he met his wife, Marilyn Dowling. He...

Gary John Carlson

Gary John Carlson

Jan 11, 2017

Gary John Carlson, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends, January 11, 2017, at his home in Alliance. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 28, 1946, to Clarence E. Carlson and Francis Marie (Mack) Carlson, he lived in Chesterfield, Michigan for most of his life. Upon his retirement he resided in Alliance, Ohio for 11 years....

Cathy Jo Haidet (Owens)

Cathy Jo Haidet (Owens)

Jan 10, 2017

Cathy Jo Haidet (Owens), age 56, of Alliance, formerly of Barberton, Ohio, passed away suddenly at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Akron City Hospital with her loving husband by her side. She was born October 18, 1960, to Quillan Owens and JoAnn (Rhodes) Clemmer in Barberton, Ohio, where she grew up and graduated from Norton High School in...

Steven Lee Cathey

Steven Lee Cathey

Jan 8, 2017

Steven Lee Cathey, age 52, of Akron, formerly of Alliance, passed away at 11:01 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born April 12, 1964, in Akron, Ohio, to Robert W. Sr. and Joyce F. (Taylor) Cathey. A graduate of Marlington High School, Steven was a saw and shear operator for 17 years at the Wright...

Joseph J. Adams

Joseph J. Adams

Jan 7, 2017

Joseph J. Adams, age 51, of Alliance, was promoted to Glory at 3:45 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born November 3, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Jack and Madaline Adams Strong. Joseph received his Associate Degree in Computer Science and Technology and his Bachelor Degree in Programming at Everest University graduating Magnum...

David Carl Murphy

David Carl Murphy

Jan 7, 2017

David Carl Murphy, age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at his home in Canton. Born in Gilboa, West Virginia, on May 31, 1949 to Elsie Irene and Claude Luther Murphy, he lived most of his life in Alliance. Dave was a man with many skills from carpentry, welding, plumbing, and construction and was a mechanic. He...

Helen R. Mather

Helen R. Mather

Jan 5, 2017

Helen R. (Alexander) Mather, age 82, of Alliance, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2017, at her home. She was born April 12, 1934, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Dewey and Margaret (Baxa) Alexander and has lived in Alliance since 1955. Helen was a high school graduate and a member of Bolton United Methodist Church. She was employed...

Dr. Christopher King

Dr. Christopher King

Jan 4, 2017

CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON KING, M.D. "Of those to whom much is given, much is expected" (Luke 12:48). Swinging a hammer on a Habitat for Humanity house. Hosting a Rotary exchange student. Leading a medical service trip to Nepal. Seeing eye patients for free. Playing tag with his kids in the backyard. Making furniture for others in his woodworking shop. Hanging lights...

Gloria J. Long

Gloria J. Long

Dec 31, 2016

Gloria J. Long, age 60, of Alliance, died at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born July 18, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio, to William C. Eglie Sr. and Catherine (Yennie) Eglie. A graduate of West Branch High School, Gloria enjoyed camping at Berlin Lake with her family and friends. She is survived by her...

Robert Paul Graham Sr

Robert Paul Graham Sr

Dec 28, 2016

Bob Graham, 91, of Alliance, passed on to eternity at 10:55 a.m., December 28, 2016. He breathed his last, resting peacefully at home, just as he wished. He was born August 22, 1925, in Deerfield, Ohio, to Clair and Lucy (Freytag) Graham and resided in the Alliance area all of his life. Bob was a current member of Aldersgate United...

George Jorney

George Jorney

Dec 28, 2016

George Jorney, age 89, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born February 26, 1927, on the family farm near New, Philadelphia, Ohio to Andrew and Elizabeth (Johnson) Jorney. George was a 1945 graduate of Alliance High School. A United States Army Veteran, he served in the Allied-Occupation of Germany from 1945-1948 at...

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