Aug 19, 2017

Darrin “Big Jess” S. Higgins, 51 of Salem, Ohio passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Darrin was born in Lincoln Hospital on February 16, 1966. He has lived in the Salem area for 8 years.  He loved music, sports, and action movies. He had a passion for footwear, jewelry and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Aug 15, 2017

Dean Gary 48, of North Benton passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Dean was born on November 19, 1968 the son of Larry D. and Mildred L. (Jones) Gary. He worked at Custom Poly Bag for over 19 years and enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, fishing and four wheeling. Survivors include his mother Mildred,...

Aug 9, 2017

Gerald Oprandi, 78, beloved Father, Husband, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on August 9, 2017. He entered this world on January 16, 1939 in Alliance, OH, born to James and Virginia (Bailey) Oprandi. He was a member of Community Bible Church and retired from Alliance Machine as a Layout Man. Jerry enjoyed golf, woodworking and...

Aug 4, 2017

Gary L. Noling 75, of Alliance passed away at his home in Alliance on Friday August 4, 2017. Gary was born in Alliance on December 29, 1941 the son of George and Ellen (Blake) Noling. He retired as a Tool and Die maker from GM Lordstown. Mr. Noling enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, sports cars and sitting around bonfires with...

Aug 1, 2017

Shirley Watkins, 86, beloved Mother, Sister, Wife, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 1, 2017.She entered this world on August 20, 1930 in Detroit, MI, born to William and Elizabeth Sleeman. She was a member of the Salem First Friends Church and retired as an LPN working at Salem Community Hospital. She is survived...

Jul 28, 2017

Betty (Elizabeth) Louise Domino, 82 of Alliance passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. Betty was born on February 16, 1935 to the late Albert C. and Thelma (Baird) Muller. She was a member of Sebring United Methodist Church where she held many positions within the church. On October 10, 1953 Betty married the love of her life Lewis...

Jul 28, 2017

Earl E. Allcorn, 88 of Sebring, passed away at Canterbury Villa on July 28, 2017 after battling Alzheimer’s for several decades. Earl was born in Salem, Ohio, on July 8, 1929, the son of the late Benjamin Alvin Allcorn and Eunice Edith (Myers) Allcorn. He was a US Army veteran serving two years in the Corps of Engineers 76th ...

Jul 26, 2017

Orrin Elwood Kunkle, 82 of Sebring went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 28, 1934 in North Benton, Ohio to the late Orrin Budd & Anna Beulah (Brendlinger) Kunkle. Mr. Kunkle was a US Army veteran and worked as a timekeeper for Transue & Williams....

Jul 24, 2017

Marolyn A. Korte, age 85, of Sebring, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Community Care Center in Alliance. Marolyn was born in Detroit, MI on August 30, 1931, the only child of the late Eloy and Margaret (Garlitz) Barba. Her education took place at The University of Michigan, the University of Detroit and Wayne State College....

Jul 24, 2017

Charles "Charlie" Cain of Westville lake in Beloit, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family July 24, 2017. Charlie was born December 5th, 1943, in Cameron, West Virginia, the son of the late Walter and Millicent Call. Charlie retired from Alliance Tubular Products (PTC Alliance) after 30 years as a Maintenance Foreman. Served time in the Army as a...

Jul 22, 2017

Donald E. Lauener 91, of Alliance passed away at his home on July 22, 2017. Donald was born in Alliance, Ohio the son of the Ernest and Rose Courtney Lauener. He retired from Alliance Machine after 30 years and worked part time for 25 years at Burrow’s Machine Shop. He was also a farmer for 55 years. Donald served...

Jul 20, 2017

Rodney A. Woodworth 66, of Salem passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born in Salem on November 1, 1950 the son of the late Robert and Janice (Frantz) Woodworth. Rodney was a graduate of Salem High School and worked for several years at the former Stambaugh Hardware Store in Salem.

Jul 14, 2017

Donald F. VanKirk, 82, of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Essex III of Salem.  Donald was born on September 27, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio the son of the late John and Mary (Barnes) VanKirk.  He worked as a Tow Motor Operator for Transue and Williams and was a member of the Alliance Church of the...

Jul 8, 2017

Viola Mary Iler, 92 of Cuyahoga Falls, previously of Sebring, passed away on Saturday July 8, 2017 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on Jun 26, 1925 in Sebring to the late James Wilmer “JW” and Blanche O. (Briggs) Hoopes. After graduating from Sebring High School in 1944, she graduated Canton Actual Business College. Viola worked for...

Jul 7, 2017

Whether you called her Arlene, Boots, Sis, or Mom, Arlene Bjorkman knew what it meant to love and be loved. Even after an illness takes over and you think you don't have control, she defied the odds, lived past the predictions, kept fighting, and took control -- of this obituary, how she would meet her maker, and the celebration...

Jul 7, 2017

Allen J. Blake 91, of Sebring passed away at Altercare of Alliance on July 7, 2017. Allen was born in Cameron, West Virginia on April 30, 1926 the son of the late Harry A. and Nellie B. (Gilbert) Blake. He served in the US Navy during WWII and worked for B&W Tubular Keystone Plant as a craneman, retiring in...

Jul 2, 2017

Hannah “Phyllis” Willison, 89 of Salem fell asleep in death on July 2, 2017. She was born on August 22, 1927 to Benjamin and Clara (Flick) Murphy.

She is survived by two daughters Jaymie Willison and Barb (Tom) Layton, one grandson James Layton and a sister. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was...

Jul 1, 2017

Donald “Pap” Russell 89, of Beloit passed away at Canterbury Villa on July 1, 2017. Donald was born in McDonald, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1928 the son of the late James Y. & Mildred (Henry) Russell. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and worked as a core maker for American Steel Foundries in Alliance.  Donald...

Jun 21, 2017

Earl Eugene Eshelman, age 81, passed away at his home on June 21, 2017. Earl was born in Carrollton on December 13, 1935 the son of the late Wilber and Pauline (Howell) Eshelman. He served in the United States Navy for four years and was a Quality Engineer and Supervisor at PCC for over 40 years. Earl enjoyed making...

Jun 21, 2017

Lillian R. Dawson, 96 of Beloit passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Lillian was born in Barberton on March 29, 1921, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Tressle) Shields. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1937 and Barberton Business School.  Lillian was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.  She...