Obituaries

Harold Severance

Harold Severance

Jul 17, 2009

Harold D. Severance, 64 of Alliance passed away in the Alliance Community Hospital Emergency Room on Friday, July 17, 2009. Harold was born in Alliance on January 8, 1945 the son of the late George and Rachel (Miller) Severance; he lived in California from 1974 to 1979 and returned to the Alliance area in 1980. Harold is survived by his...

Donna Wilson

Donna Wilson

Jul 12, 2009

Donna B. Wilson, 81 of Alliance and formerly of Sebring died on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 8:55 PM at her son’s home. Donna was the daughter of the late Chester and Iona B. (McNickles) Moore; she was born on October 4, 1927 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Donna worked as a painter for Holiday Design for 11 years. Mrs. Wilson...

Leonard "Smitty, Dutch" Smith

Leonard "Smitty, Dutch" Smith

Jul 8, 2009

"Together Again" Leonard H. Smith, also known by many as “Smitty or Dutch” 91 of Beloit passed away, Wednesday at his home surrounded by his family. Leonard was born in alliance on April 23, 1918 the son of the late Roy and Elvina (Fryfogle) Smith. Mr. Smith retired from Clark Pulley Company in Salem in 1983 as a Die Setter....

Carole Byers

Carole Byers

Jul 7, 2009

Carole Faye Byers, 62 of Homeworth died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. Carole was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 17, 1947 the daughter of the late Bejamin J. and Dorothy Faye (Maxwell) Bonura. Carole was an avid bowler and loved to travel to West Virginia to visit with family and friends, however she...

E. Irene Snyder

E. Irene Snyder

Jul 2, 2009

"Together Again" E. Irene Snyder, 90 of Alliance and formerly of Beloit died Thursday at Community Care Center in Alliance. Irene was born in Parkersburg, WV on September 26, 1918 the daughter of the late Vachel M. and Cora B. (Parker) Mason. She was the owner/operator of the I & J printing Company in Beloit, a member of the Sebring...

Oscar Lunsford Jr

Oscar Lunsford Jr

Jun 30, 2009

Infant Oscar Colin McKenzie Lunsford Jr. died early Tuesday, morning June 30, 2009 at Alliance Community Hospital shortly after birth. Oscar is survived by; his parents Eryn Burrier and Oscar Colin Lunsford both of Alliance, his paternal grandparents; Mary Lunsford of Alliance and Jack (Vicki) Lunsford of Canton, paternal great grandparents; Patricia (William) Henry, Patricia Lunsford both of Canton, maternal...

Kenneth Hall

Kenneth Hall

Jun 25, 2009

Kenneth W. Hall, 60 of Salem, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Salem Community Hospital. Kenny was born on March 5, 1949 the son of the late William and Mary Jane (Smiles) Hall. Mr. Hall was a US Marine Corps veteran, and a 26 year member of the National Guard. He was also a member of the Alliance DAV and...

Betty Vernon

Betty Vernon

Jun 25, 2009

Betty Louise Vernon, 83 of North Benton and formerly of Sebring passed away Thursday evening at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Alliance on October 19, 1925 the daughter of the late Walter and Nettie (Wendel) McFerren. Betty will be remembered as the Administrator of the Sebring Civic Center retiring after 15 years of service. Vernon...

Keith Reinhardt

Keith Reinhardt

Jun 17, 2009

Keith Dale Reinhardt, 68 of Salem passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family early Wednesday morning, June 17, 2009. Keith was born in Alliance on May 25, 1941 the son of the late Paul and Vida (Smith) Reinhardt. A graduate of Alliance High School, he retired from the Chrysler Corporation on May 31, 1996. Keith was a...

Audrey Adams

Audrey Adams

Jun 16, 2009

Audrey M. Adams, 85 of Sebring died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Crandall Medical Center. Mrs. Adams was born in Harriettsville, Ohio on February 5, 1924 the daughter of the late William C. and Clara A. (Cunningham) Lee. Audrey graduated from Elk Rural High School in 1941; she was a member of the Sebring Church of Christ a former...

Carl Dawson Jr

Carl Dawson Jr

Jun 14, 2009

Carl Leroy Dawson Jr., 59 of Sebring was pronounced dead at his home on June 14, 2009. Carl was born in Paden City, West Virginia on December 31, 1949 the son of Carl L. Dawson Sr. and Margie (Mikes) McGrath. Carl retired from SanCap as a sandblaster. Mr. Dawson is survived by his mother and step-father Margie and Fisher McGrath,...

Ruth Blake

Ruth Blake

Jun 4, 2009

Ruth (Baddeley) Blake, age 83, of Alliance passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family, Thursday, June 4, 2009. She was born on May 13, 1926 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Albert E. and Axie (Hiner) Baddeley. Ruth was a homemaker who loved crocheting and conversing with friends. She loved her family, friends and grandchildren. Survivors include two...

Thomas Howard

Thomas Howard

Jun 3, 2009

Thomas E. Howard, age 73, of Sebring, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday ,June 3rd at Crandall Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1935 in Alliance. He graduated from Sebring High School and from Eastern Nazarene College, Boston, Mass. with an Assoc. Degree. Tom retired in Sept. 2004 from Sebring Local Schools as head custodian. He was...

Lois O'Donnell

Lois O'Donnell

Jun 2, 2009

Lois Jane (Fryfogle) O’Donnell, 88, of Midland, Mich., passed away Tues., June 2, 2009, at her home with her family. She was born on Nov. 13, 1920, in Alliance to the late Russell Fryfogle and Trude (Hahn) Fryfogle. She married William J. O’Donnell of Sebring on Oct. 21, 1940; they were married for 53 years until his passing in 1993....

Aiko Deavers

Aiko Deavers

Jun 2, 2009

Aiko “Susie” Deavers, of Salem died at 9:40 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in Essex of Salem following an extended illness. She was 73. Susie was born on July 8, 1935 in Miyako, Japan, a daughter to Machekumur and Kanemega (Kamehama) Tomori. She was a homemaker who enjoyed flowers, jewelry, and spending time with her family. She also loved listening...

Ernest Albright

Ernest Albright

May 29, 2009

Ernest L. Albright, age 88, of Alliance died Friday, May 29, 2009 at Alliance Community Hospital ER. Ernest was born on October 24, 1920 in Byesville, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Bessie (Kale) Albright. He was a member of the Community Bible Church in Westville and was a former employee of Limoges,Royal China and French Saxon Potteries. He...

Shirley Wilson

Shirley Wilson

May 28, 2009

Shirley M. Wilson, age 74, of Beloit, died Thursday May 28, 2009 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Beallsville, Ohio on May 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Vernard J. and Marie L.( Piatt) Hopton. Shirley was a member of the Tri County Church of Christ. She was a graduate of T.L. Handy High...

E. June Bara

E. June Bara

May 23, 2009

"BEST FRIENDS" Mrs. Edna June Strain Bara passed away on May 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm at Crandall Medical Center after a long illness. Her beloved husband and caregiver Joseph Bara passed away on April 30, 2009. They were married on June 13, 1948. Mrs. Bara was born on Monday July 5, 1926 in Bolton , Ohio. She was the...

James Swarts

James Swarts

May 16, 2009

James Michael Swarts, of Sebring, Ohio passed away at 5:13 AM May 16, 2009 at Salem Community Hospital. James was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 9, 1962, the son of James E. and Kay (Whitlatch) Swarts. Mr. Swarts will be fondly remembered for his work at the Carnation Playhouse Theater and the Salem Community Theater. He was a member...

Sandra Felts

Sandra Felts

May 15, 2009

Sandra K. Felts, 66 of Alliance passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Alliance Community Hospital. Sandra was born in Alliance on April 29, 1943 the daughter of Donald Carl Grove and Mildred Mae (Best) Vickers and was a graduate of Alliance High School. Sandra is survived by her Mother Mae, and her daughter Tonya Stephens both of Alliance....