Obituaries

Betty Mae Billingsley

Betty Mae Billingsley

Dec 26, 2016

Betty Mae Billingsley

Betty Mae Billingsley, of Sebring, passed away on December 26, 2016 at McCrea Manor of Alliance. Betty was born on May 11, 1920 in Marietta, Oh. to Harry and Ava(White) Dally. She graduated from Marietta High School. She married James, the love of her life, in 1940. Betty was the former owner of Millers...

Richard A. Makin

Richard A. Makin

Dec 20, 2016

Richard A. Makin, 50 of Alliance passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Richard was born in Alliance on June 20, 1966 the son of Harold Makin and Leah Lautzenheiser. Mr. Makin is a graduate of West Branch High School, he worked as a welder at MAC Trailer; he enjoyed motor cycle...

Gordon L. Applegate

Gordon L. Applegate

Dec 18, 2016

Gordon L. Applegate, 69, of Beloit, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Community Care.  Gordon was born in Alliance on May 19, 1947 the son of the late Norman and Dolores (Sanderson) Applegate. He retired from General Motors where he worked for over 30 years. After he retired you could always find Gordon making his rounds around...

Dana C. (Ward)  Biggar

Dana C. (Ward) Biggar

Dec 18, 2016

Dana C. Biggar 72 of Alliance passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Dana was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 28, 1944 the daughter of the late Earl Ward and Margaret (Smith). She worked at the former Shaffer’s Diner for many years as a Cook. Dana enjoyed reading, crocheting,...

Alice Marie (Crago)  Kneen

Alice Marie (Crago) Kneen

Dec 14, 2016

Alice Marie (Crago) Kneen passed away on December 14, 2016 after a short illness at her home at Copeland Oaks in Sebring, Ohio. Alice was born on February 21, 1926 in Warren, Ohio to Joseph Verne and Eugenie Ordell Crago. A graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, she received her Home Economics degree from Ohio State University in...

Arthur John Campbell

Arthur John Campbell

Dec 7, 2016

Arthur John Campbell, 94 of Alliance, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 7, 2016.  Art’s life began on April 14, 1922.  He was raised in Queens Village, New York by William George Sr. and Anne Wilhelmena Kreicker Campbell.  He was preceded in death by his 3 siblings; William George Jr. Campbell, Thelma...

Richard "Dick" E. Myers

Richard "Dick" E. Myers

Nov 30, 2016

Richard “Dick” E. Myers, 76 of Deerfield passed away at University Hospital in Ravenna on Wednesday November 30, 2016. Dick was born in Gettysburg, PA on July 20, 1940 the son of the late Everett and Mabel (Guise) Myers; he was a US Army veteran and worked at Ravenna Arsenal and T&W Forge until his retirement and then worked...

Kermit Dean Kempf

Kermit Dean Kempf

Nov 29, 2016

Kermit Dean Kempf, 75 of Canton passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Kermit was born in Canton on October 30, 1941 the son of the late Clyde and Margaret (Owens) Kempf. He worked as a Truck Driver for Fleming Foods and was a volunteer firefighter serving in the position of Assistant Chief. Kermit enjoyed...

Ruth A. (Haberland)  Adams

Ruth A. (Haberland) Adams

Nov 24, 2016

Ruth A. Adams, 83 of Sebring passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Essex II in Salem. Ruth was born in Alliance, on May 22, 1933, the daughter of the late Herman & Julia (King) Haberland.  She worked as a legal secretary at Morgan Engineering and Delmar Victor in California, retiring after 15 years.  Ruth enjoyed watching TV,...

James Lee Eberling Sr.

James Lee Eberling Sr.

Nov 24, 2016

James Lee Eberling Sr., 82 of Sebring, passed away on November 24, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital.  James was born in Alliance, Ohio on July 16, 1934, the son of the late Ellis Eberling & Samantha (Freed) and stepson to John Manning. James worked for 17 years in the Brickyard, 31 years at American Steel, retiring in 1997 and...

Erma Louise (Krahling)  Hudgens

Erma Louise (Krahling) Hudgens

Nov 19, 2016

Erma Louise (Krahling) Hudgens, 84, of Alliance and formerly of Beloit passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Canterburry Villa.  She was born on August 30, 1932 in Alliance, Ohio the daughter of the late F. Kurt and Ethel (Wuthrick) Krahling. Erma was worked at Ohio Drill and Tool in Homewort, as a nursing assistant for Crandall Medical...

Robert Whitlatch

Robert Whitlatch

Nov 19, 2016

Robert Earl Whitlatch

Robert Earl Whitlatch, 69 of Georgia, formerly of Sebring passed away on November 19, 2016 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Robert was born in Alliance, Ohio on December 13, 1946 the son of the late Joseph and Betty (Johnson) Whitlatch. He was a graduate of Sebring High School. Robert worked for GM...

Erma L. Hudgens

Erma L. Hudgens

Nov 19, 2016

Erma Louise (Krahling) Hudgens, 84, of Alliance and formerly of Beloit passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Canterburry Villa.  She was born on August 30, 1932 in Alliance, Ohio the daughter of the late F. Kurt and Ethel (Wuthrick) Krahling. Erma was worked at Ohio Drill and Tool in Homewort, as a nursing assistant for Crandall Medical...

Susan Marie (Eastep)  Hoopes

Susan Marie (Eastep) Hoopes

Nov 19, 2016

Susan Marie (Eastep) Hoopes, 57, of Alliance passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital.  She was born on September 25, 1959 in Alliance, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Blake) Eastep. Susan enjoyed to read, cook, crochet and the one day adventures her and Dan would take.

Susan is survived...

Delbert F Shutler

Delbert F Shutler

Nov 19, 2016

In order for stars to truly shine, you must see them in the darkest of nights. Our dark night comes in announcing the passing of one of our brightest stars due to an automobile accident. Beloved father, husband, brother, son and friend, Delbert F. Shutler III passed away on 11-19-2016. Delbert was born on 08-02-1971 to Mary E. Shutler(McNeal)...

Patricia Gail Bashore

Patricia Gail Bashore

Nov 18, 2016

Patricia G. Bashore passed away on November 18, 2016 at home at Copeland Oaks Retirement Community, in the presence of her family. Pat was born on November 28, 1939 in Detroit, Mi. to Mary and Edward Zielke. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1957. Pat Earned a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Ferris State University in 1961....

Helen Elizabeth (Flickinger)  Shook

Helen Elizabeth (Flickinger) Shook

Nov 14, 2016

Helen E. Shook, 93 of North Benton passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.  Helen was born in Berlin Center, Ohio on October 2, 1923 the daughter of the late Charles L. and Ethel R. (Jewell) Flickinger. She retired from the Sebring Container Company after 35 years in 1988; a member of the...

Elmer Lee Bales

Elmer Lee Bales

Nov 13, 2016

Elmer Lee Bales, 91 of Alliance passed away at his home on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Elmer was born in Miami, MO on September 5, 1925 the son of the late James and Ruby (Arni) Bales. He served as a Rifleman in the United States Marine Corps at the rank of Corporal during WWII, Elmer retired from Firestone as...

Julia (Metzgar)  Barton

Julia (Metzgar) Barton

Nov 10, 2016

Julia Barton, 59 of Salem passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her home. Julie was born in Salem on October 16, 1957 the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Rosier) Metzgar. She enjoyed crafting and cooking but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren.

Survivors include a son...

Kenny Reynolds

Kenny Reynolds

Nov 10, 2016

Kenny Reynolds, 69 of Kensington passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center on Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was born in Alliance on April 4, 1947 the son of the late Frank and Hilda (Darr) Reynolds. Ken worked for Transue and Williams for 47 years as a Hammerman and he enjoyed woodworking and even owned his own sawmill.

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