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Donald Brunie

Donald Brunie

Aug 15, 2009

During life's journey we are blessed to know special people that touch our hearts. Donald Eugene Brunie was one of those people. On August 15, 2009 Don said his final goodbye to those that loved him with the same strength and courage he exhibited in life. His 6 year battle with cancer was fought with dignity, faith, hope and love....

Dr. Ralph Vance

Dr. Ralph Vance

Aug 12, 2009

Dr. Ralph Burroughs Vance was born Dec. 25, 1911 in Greensburg, PA, the eighth of ten children of Elva Georgette (Georga) Miller Vance and Glenn G. Vance. As a child, he experienced a series of serious illnesses that Ralph always said “propelled me into the medical profession, and made me realize that sickness is not an appropriate way to cope...

Charlene "Sue" Dearth

Charlene "Sue" Dearth

Aug 10, 2009

Charlene “Sue” Chloe Dearth, 72 of Sebring, passed away Monday, August 10, 2009 at Salem Community Hospital. Sue was born in Doddridge County, West Virginia on January 26, 1937 the daughter of the late John and Eltie (Taylor) Bowen. Mrs. Dearth worked for Royal China as a cup handler and most recently for the Alliance Country Club, she was an...

Ellen Lamp Makin

Ellen Lamp Makin

Aug 4, 2009

Ellen Lamp Makin, 77 of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Alliance Community Hospital. Mrs. Makin was born in Salem the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Sommers) Reed on June 12, 1932. Ellen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends but especially her grandchildren. Ellen is survived by her; husband Harold “Sonny” Makin of Alliance...

Roger Shafer

Roger Shafer

Aug 3, 2009

Roger L. Shafer, 53 of Alliance died Monday, August 3, 2009 at Alliance Community Hospital. Mr. Shafer was born in Salem the son of the late Ovard and Shirley (Roberts) Shafer. Roger graduated from West Branch High School in 1974 and worked for the Alliance Drive Thru and the Friendly Express Marathon in Alliance; he loved to bowl and play...

Cora Brotherton

Cora Brotherton

Aug 2, 2009

Cora B. Brotherton, 91 of Sebring passed away Sunday evening at Crandall Medical Center. Cora was born January 5, 1918 in Westville the daughter of the late Alfred and Ethel (Case) Taylor. Mrs. Brotherton worked at Sebring Industrial Plating for 34 years as a secretary retiring in 1990. She was a graduate of the 1935 class of Beloit School attending...

Norman 'Baygo" Stanley

Norman 'Baygo" Stanley

Jul 29, 2009

Norman Fred “Baygo” Stanley 67, of North Benton died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Norman was born in North Benton on June 8, 1942 the son of Norman Albert Stanley and Helen Vera (Sheiben). Mr. Stanley worked for 35 years as a carpenter and painter for Kintz Construction and Beaver Construction companies; a graduate...

Robert Warren

Robert Warren

Jul 25, 2009

Robert G. Warren 82, of Leetonia died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana. Robert was born in Akron on March 7, 1927 the son of the late William and Grace O (Trout) Warren. Mr. Warren graduated from East High School in 1945 and attended Akron University. Throughout his life Robert was involved in many things...

Donald Eagan

Donald Eagan

Jul 23, 2009

Donald L. Eagan Sr., 65, passed away Thursday evening, July 23, 2009 surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Canton. Don was born to Flossie A. (McDaniel) & Edward J. Eagan on January 11, 1944 in Sebring, Ohio. He attended Sebring McKinley High and lived most of his life in the Alliance-Sebring area. He was employed by several...

Bethel Morrow

Bethel Morrow

Jul 18, 2009

Bethel A. Morrow, 95 of Damascus and formerly of Beloit passed away early Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Pleasant View North in Damascus. Bethel was born in Magnolia, Ohio on July 31, 1913 the daughter of the late Charles and Fannie (Mills) Simpson. Mrs. Morrow is survived by her four nieces; Paulette (Phil) Blevins of Alliance, Patty Yochum of Pennsylvania,...

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...

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