Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

David E. Feiock

David E. Feiock

Dec 22, 2016

David E. Feiock, age 60, of Alliance, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016, at his home. He was born September 29, 1956, in Homeworth, Ohio, to Richard and Betty (Crawford) Feiock and lived most of his life in Alliance. A 1975 graduate of Marlington High School, David had been employed with Schwebels Bread Company for many years....

Patricia Ann Miller

Patricia Ann Miller

Dec 21, 2016

Patricia Ann Miller, age 56, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. She was born October 4, 1960, at Salem Community Hospital to Robert Wayne and Anna "Lucy" Campbell. Patricia attended Alliance High School and was proudly employed as a security guard. She was a wonderful homemaker and a member of the Alliance Christian Center and the Alliance Baptist...

Carolyn (Schopfer) Maxwell

Carolyn (Schopfer) Maxwell

Dec 20, 2016

Carolyn (Schopfer) Maxwell, age 74, of Sebring, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home, following a long illness. She was born April 7, 1942, in Salem, Ohio, to Willis and Marjorie (Woolf) Schopfer. Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, where she was a cheerleader for four years. Carolyn's career began as...

Pamela Sue Greeneisen

Pamela Sue Greeneisen

Dec 20, 2016

Pamela Sue Greeneisen, age 65, of Alliance went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born July 24, 1951, in West Virginia to Helen (Murphy) Jarvis. Pam graduated from Marlington High School and was a waitress at the former L&K Restaurant, manager at Mount Union Book Store and worked for...

Susan L. Truxall

Susan L. Truxall

Dec 20, 2016

Susan L. Truxall, age 68, of Alliance, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born May 30, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, to Lester and Joyce (Holt) Truxall. Susan was a 1966 graduate of Alliance High School. She was employed as a graphic artist at the the Alliance Review for 37 years before...

Clair W. Goddard

Clair W. Goddard

Dec 18, 2016

Clair W. Goddard, age 95, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 peacefully at his home. He was born on September 24, 1921 in Alliance, Ohio to Roy W. and Almeda J. (Germanson) Goddard. Clair was a 1939 graduate of Alliance High School. He worked several jobs after graduating before enlisting in the Army Air Corp in...

Carol (Phillips) St. Clair

Carol (Phillips) St. Clair

Dec 18, 2016

Carol Joyce (Phillips) St. Clair, age 82, of Sebring passed away at 7 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Crandall Medical Center. She was born December 4, 1934, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to Joe Willis Phillips and Buala Natte Blake and has resided in the Deerfield/Sebring area since the 1970's. Carol graduated in May of 1954 from Collins High...

Dorothy Howenstine

Dorothy Howenstine

Dec 18, 2016

After living nearly 70 years on a farm on Homeworth Road, Knox Township, Dorothy Howenstine went peacefully to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Dorothy Mabel (Braid) Howenstine was born August 28, 1921 in Knox Twp., the daughter of the late Edward E. and Vesta (Sanor) Braid, and was preceded in death by her husband of 53...