Obituaries

Robert Curtis Hettler

Robert Curtis Hettler

Oct 29, 2018

Robert Curtis Hettler, born February 15, 1946, passed away on October 29th, 2018. Bob was born in Gatesville, Texas, but was raised in Youngstown, OH. He graduated from Youngstown South High School (1964) and Mount Union College (1968). It was at Mount where he met the love of his life, Kathryne “Kay” (Norton) Hettler, on a first date that involved...

Donald L. Blackmon

Donald L. Blackmon

Oct 27, 2018

Donald L. Blackmon, age 71 of Alliance passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on October 27, 2018. Donald was born on June 26, 1947 to the late Robert and M. Christine (Handy) Blackmon in South Boston, VA. After graduating high school he worked for Ferrellgas. Donald had a passion for baseball, he coached many teams and touched many lives during...

Mary Virginia (Vannoy)  Davis

Mary Virginia (Vannoy) Davis

Oct 26, 2018

Mary V. Davis, 87, of Sebring passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at her home at Copeland Oaks surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio on March 27, 1931 the daughter of the late Arnold Vannoy and Erma Conley. She began her career at Ohio Bell in 1950 as an operator and retired from AT&T...

Arla Jean (Mcbride)  Sigle

Arla Jean (Mcbride) Sigle

Oct 25, 2018

Arla Jean Sigle, 86 of Salem passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Arla Jean was born in Salem on September 5, 1932 the daughter of the late Foster and Frances (Miller) McBride. She retired from the Beloit IGA and was a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church. Arla Jean enjoyed gardening, bird watching...

F. Lynn Wyss

F. Lynn Wyss

Oct 25, 2018

Franklin “Lynn” Wyss, 89 of Beloit passed away at his home on October 25, 2018 surrounded by family. Lynn was born in North Georgetown on February 8, 1929 the son of the late Daniel F. and Margaret (Kutz) Wyss. He worked as a machinist for Sekely and Morgan Engineering retiring after 33 years at Morgan Engineering. He was a...

Jessie W. Bennett

Jessie W. Bennett

Oct 24, 2018

Jesse W. Bennett, 90 of Homeworth passed away at Alliance Community Care on October 24, 2018. Jesse was born on July 12, 1928 to the late James and Annie (Ramyer) Bennett of Joelton, Tennessee. He attended Joelton High School. Following high school Jesse worked for Morgan Engineering, Alliance Manufacturing and Portec INC. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening and spending...

Billie Jean (Mccombs)  Unger

Billie Jean (Mccombs) Unger

Oct 22, 2018

Billie Unger, 77 of Sebring passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Community Care Center in Alliance surrounded by her family. Billie was born on December 14, 1940 to the late William and Artena (Wolfe) McCombs. Billie graduated from Sebring High School. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Billie is survived by her...

Gene Kitzmiller

Gene Kitzmiller

Oct 22, 2018

Gene Kitzmiller, age 84, of Alliance died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Crandall Medical Center. He was born in Canton, Ohio on August 9, 1934 to Earl and Vada Kitzmiller. He married Joyce Denny on June 9, 1957. He is survived by his wife, two sons Sam (Michelle) Kitzmiller and Roger (Christine) Kitzmiller; daughter JoAnn (John) Ross; grandchildren Melinda (Anthony)...

Donald R Tuel

Donald R Tuel

Oct 20, 2018

Donald R. Tuel, 80 of Beloit passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Altercare of Alliance. He was surrounded by family. Donnie was born on May 6, 1938 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Herbert "Red" and Ruth (Nolan) Tuel. He was a supervisor for Alliance Machine, East Manufacturing, and MAC Trailer. Donnie was a lifelong member of St....

James Miller Malcomson

James Miller Malcomson

Oct 20, 2018

James “Jim” Miller Malcomson, 76 of Alliance passed away at his home on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Jim was born on August 6, 1942 in Alliance to the late Earl and Bertha (wack) Malcomson. Jim enjoyed pulling horses for many years and pulled at many fairs, with the favorite being the Mahoning County Fair. He was a member of the...

Clarence Junior Blake

Clarence Junior Blake

Oct 17, 2018

Clarence Junior Blake, 64 of Sebring passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Clarence was born March 1, 1954 in Sebring, Ohio to the late Robert and Nancy (Baddley) Blake. Clarence worked as a machinist at CMI Industries. Outside of work Clarence loved to fish and golf and enjoyed playing games. Clarence had a tough outer shell...

Thomas Leroy Harrison

Thomas Leroy Harrison

Oct 12, 2018

Thomas L. Harrison, 71, of Greenford passed away on October 12, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Thomas was born on February 28, 1947 in Leetonia, Ohio to the late Russell and Mary (Gower) Harrison. Thomas served in the United States Navy serving time in the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver and enjoyed mechanic work. Outside...

Rodney Lee Mull

Rodney Lee Mull

Oct 9, 2018

Rodney Mull, 82, of Alliance beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on October 9, 2018. He entered this world on October 30, 1935 in Weirton, WV, born to the late Wilford Charles Mull and Bessie Spencer-Mull. He is proceeded in death by six brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife Shirley Adrienne Daniels-Mull,...

Deane Lewis Allison

Deane Lewis Allison

Oct 9, 2018

Deane L. Allison, age 92 passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Alliance Community Hospital in Alliance, Ohio. Deane was born on January 22, 1926 in Chester, WV. to the late Donald and Ethel (Yonally) Allison. Deane moved from East Liverpool to Alliance in 1959 and worked for Tire Mart and then worked as a mechanic at Lavery...

Dana A (Notman)  Gaunt

Dana A (Notman) Gaunt

Oct 8, 2018

Dana A. (Notman) Gaunt, 88 of Sebring passed away at her home on Monday, October 8, 2018. Dana was born on February 3, 1930 in Beloit, Ohio to the late William A. and Edna (Ward) Notman. Dana graduated from Beloit High School in 1948 and continued her education at Alliance Business College. Dana worked for SanCap Alliance as a...

Keith Devere Phillips

Keith Devere Phillips

Sep 25, 2018

Keith D. Phillips 92, of North Benton passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic. Keith was born in Beloit on August 1, 1926, the son of the late Eli and Elsa (Stanley) Phillips. He was a Plastering contractor and also worked at Mount Union College in the Physical Plant, taking care of the Timken Gymnasium....

Jack Lee Iddings

Jack Lee Iddings

Sep 25, 2018

Jack L. Iddings 65, of Beloit passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jack was born in Salem on July 1, 1953 the son of the late Harold "Bill" and Elma (Young) Iddings. He was a graduate of West Branch High School and worked as an Accountant the majority of his adult life....

Jeffrey Ryan Franczek

Jeffrey Ryan Franczek

Sep 17, 2018

Jeffrey Franczek, 59, beloved Brother and Friend, was called home to be at peace with Jesus on September 17, 2018. He entered this world on January 30, 1959, in East Liverpool, OH, born to John Joseph and Thelma Louise Franczek. He is survived by his siblings Pixie Elizabeth Hapach, twin brother Jamie Richard, Lias Marie Sandy and John Patrick....

James Meiler

James Meiler

Sep 17, 2018

James Meiler 74 of Millersburg, Oh and formerly of Salem passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 in Millersburg at Pomerene Hospital. James was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 22, 1943 the son of the late James and Kathleen (Culhane) Meiler. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He ran his family's firm Laura Lee...

Erma J. (Lamp)  Glekler

Erma J. (Lamp) Glekler

Sep 17, 2018

Erma J. Glekler, 79 of Alliance and formerly of Sebring passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Altercare of Alliance. Erma was born in Alliance on January 24, 1939 the daughter of the late Albert F. and Hazel E. (Crosley) Lamp. She was a lifetime area resident and attended the Mountain of the Lord Church in Alliance. Survivors include...