Obituaries

James "Randy" Campbell

James "Randy" Campbell

Feb 2, 2012

James R. Campbell, 65 of Alliance passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Alliance Community Hospital. Randy was born in Alliance on September 19, 1946 the son of the late William Campbell and Kathryn (Wilson) Johnson. Mr. Campbell was a US Air Force Veteran and worked at General Motors and AJ Oster Foils. Survivors include a sister Cindy Farrar,...

Lydia Risbeck

Lydia Risbeck

Jan 31, 2012

"TOGETHER AGAIN" Lydia Ellen Risbeck, 88, of Sebring passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at her home; she was born in Saskatchewan, Canada on September 14, 1923 the daughter of the late John and Nannie Mae (Fothergill) Edward. Lydia graduated from Columbiana High School and retired as the Postmaster in North Georgetown; she was a member of the Church...

Alan Mcdorman

Alan Mcdorman

Jan 28, 2012

Alan Wesley McDorman, 41, of Sebring passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic. Alan was born in San Nicolas, Argentina the son of James Wesley and Evangeline “Vangie” (Parker) McDorman; he was a 1989 graduate of West Branch High School and a graduate of Baldwin Wallace College in 1993. Alan was a member of St. Paul’s...

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

Jan 22, 2012

Jack E. Holt, 70, of Salem passed away at his home on Sunday, January 22, 2012. He was born on January 12, 1942, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Flint and Hazel Holt. Mr. Holt started his welding career at Westinghouse and was chosen to weld the launch pads at Cape Kennedy; he then retired after 35 years...

Clara Blasiman

Clara Blasiman

Jan 20, 2012

Clara Blasiman, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at age 90. After graduating from Louisville High School, Clara entered nursing school at Alliance City Hospital. During World War II she enlisted in the Army Nurse Corp. She continued her education by attending Case Western Reserve University where she pursued her interest in obstetrics. She returned to working in OB in Alliance...

Harold Hoopes

Harold Hoopes

Jan 19, 2012

Harold E. Hoopes, 71, of Alliance passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Salem on January 30, 1940 the son of the late Arlan and Evelyn (Scheoni) Hoopes; he worked at Whitacre Greer, attended Bethel Church a past member of the Moose Lodge and an avid sports fan. Survivors include his daughter Lynnette...

Janice Kuntzman

Janice Kuntzman

Jan 11, 2012

Janice L. Kuntzman, 72, of Damascus and formerly of Beloit passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Pleasant View North. Janice was born in Knox Township in Columbiana County on July 31, 1929 the daughter of the late Harry L. and Louise A. (Miller) Cameron. Survivors include her son Rick G. Kuntzman, a brother Dale (Doris) Cameron of Homeworth...

George Bennett

George Bennett

Jan 7, 2012

George E. Bennett, 60 of Petersburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Hospice House in Poland. George was born in Sharon, PA the son of the late Lloyd E. and Helen G. (Bolland) Bennett; he was a driver for Keenan Advantage Trucking. Mr. Bennett was a member of the 20/9 HAM Operators Club, a former EMT and...

Surgianne "Sue" Bainer

Surgianne "Sue" Bainer

Jan 7, 2012

Surgianne “Sue” Bainer, 67, of Beloit, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Sue was born in Alliance on November 14, 1944 the daughter of the late Vernon E. & Alyce Mae (Greene) Brunt. She was a teacher at Knox School. Survivors include three daughters Leanne (Michael) Siberski of Cincinnati, Alison (Richard Jr.) Nezbeth of Richlands, North Carolina, Amanda...

Jay Crawford

Jay Crawford

Jan 4, 2012

Jay Dennis Crawford, 65 of Salem passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Alliance Community Hospital. Jay was born on August 30, 1946 the son of the late Walter J. and Helen Ruth “Toni” (Camp) Crawford; he was a graduate of Salem Senior High School Class of 1964 and a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the US Navy where...

Norma Pinkerton Hawkins

Norma Pinkerton Hawkins

Jan 1, 2012

Norma Jean Pinkerton Hawkins, 73, of Akron and formerly of Alliance, peacefully passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Norma was born in Sebring on April 29, 1938 the daughter of the late Arthur Lee Matthews and Eva E. (Marshall). Norma spent 43 years of Services in Hairdressing, being a teacher, instructor...

Eldis "Buzz" Imobersteg

Eldis "Buzz" Imobersteg

Dec 28, 2011

Eldis Ray “Buzz” Imobersteg, 84 of Beloit passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Buzz was born on May 8, 1927 on Wall St. in Beloit, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Yaggi) Imobersteg; he was a 1945 graduate of Beloit High School. He entered the Army in December 1945, serving in Germany and was...

Raymond Lauener

Raymond Lauener

Dec 27, 2011

Raymond L. Lauener went to his Heavenly Father on December 27, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 22, 1929 to the late Ernest Lauener and Rose Courtney Swindell. He attended Alliance High School, and later proudly earned his GED in 1965. Ray served our country as a Navy Seaman 1st Class and was honorably discharged...

Lilian Ellis

Lilian Ellis

Dec 22, 2011

"Together Again" Lilian (Dawson) Ellis, age 88, of Alliance went to be with the Lord and her many loved ones on Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was born on October 3, 1923 to James and Annie (Cook) Dawson. Lilian was a graduate and a class officer of Alliance High School in 1943. She married George A. Ellis Sr. on September...

Mary Helen Crowl

Mary Helen Crowl

Dec 22, 2011

Mary Helen Crowl, 84 of Salem passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Grace Woods in Salem. Helen was born on September 15, 1927 the daughter of the late John and Helen Kocsis; she was a graduate of Salem High School and retired from Ohio Bell as a Telephone Operator. Helen is survived by a daughter Glenna (Denzel) Cain...

Raymond "Brownie" Brown

Raymond "Brownie" Brown

Dec 19, 2011

Raymond “Brownie” E. Brown, 78, of Alliance passed away at Altercare of Alliance on Monday, December 19, 2011. Ray was born on September 1, 1933 the son of the late Ralph A. and Vera (Harding) Brown; at one time Brownie worked in Las Vegas at the Sam’s Town Casino before his retirement. Survivors include his four children; Randy, Michael, and...

Arthenia "Artie" Rager

Arthenia "Artie" Rager

Dec 17, 2011

Arthenia “Artie” Rager, 86, of Alliance, formerly of Akron and North Benton, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Altercare of Alliance. Artie was born on January 19, 1925 in Wheatfield, PA the daughter of the late Benjamin and Clara (Flick) Murphy. Arthenia was a Jehovah’s Witness and attended the Salem Kingdom Hall. Survivors include her sons; Thyrsis “Ty”...

James "Jim" Lewis

James "Jim" Lewis

Dec 8, 2011

James “Jim” E. Lewis, 60, of Sebring, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Alliance Community Hospital. Jim was born in Salem on October 24, 1951, the son of Dale E. and Louise (Bott) Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a Registered Nurse and Masotherapist he worked for 32 years at Aultman Hospital in Canton; he taught people how to make...

Sharlene Stull

Sharlene Stull

Dec 8, 2011

Sharlene M. Stull, 76, of Alliance passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at McCrea Manor in Alliance. Sharlene was born in Sebring on September 14, 1935 the daughter of the late James and Bernice (Schuman) Marshall. Mrs. Stull was a member of the 1953 graduating class of Sebring McKinley High School and a member of the Sebring Nazarene Church....

Jack Blake Jr

Jack Blake Jr

Dec 5, 2011

Jack J. Blake Jr., 60, of Alliance passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Monday, December 5, 2011. Jack was born in Alliance on May 2, 1951 the son of the late Jack J. Sr. and Ruth (Baddeley) Blake. Jack was a US Army veteran and worked at Pepper Tree Apartments in Alliance as a custodian. Survivors include his wife...