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Nikki Smith

Nikki Smith

May 2, 2020

Nikki Lee Smith passed away on Saturday May 2, 2020 into the loving arms of the Lord. She was born Sept 11, 1947 in Salem, Ohio to Lawrence (Mike) and Isabelle V. Smallwood. Nikki was a 1965 graduate of United Local High School. She was employed for a number of years at Salem Hospital as a respiratory therapist and...

Russell M. Burrier

Russell M. Burrier

Apr 29, 2020

Russell M. Burrier 95 of Winter Haven, Florida and formerly of Sebring, Ohio passed away at his home on April 29, 2020. Russell was born in Berlin Center, Ohio on April 1, 1925 the son of the late Thomas E. and Dessie R. (Flickinger) Burrier. He was a 1943 graduate of Jewett High School and was a WWII US...

Melodie Nannette (Carter)  Yeager

Melodie Nannette (Carter) Yeager

Apr 29, 2020

On April 29, 2020 Melodie a loving mother of 2 children passed away at the age of 59. Melodie was an amazing woman who loved her family and friends; known as a daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend to many. Melodie was a beautiful soul inside and out being able to put a smile on anyones face and just...

George Lowell Grove

George Lowell Grove

Apr 25, 2020

George Grove, 94, of Beloit passed away at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. George was born on November 1, 1925 in Beloit, Ohio to the late William and Sarah (Buckman) Grove. George served in the United States Army, Private First Class. After the military George returned back to his home and worked...

Diane Sue (Morgan)  Lee

Diane Sue (Morgan) Lee

Apr 25, 2020

Diane S. Lee, 70 of Sebring passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Community Care in Alliance. Diane was born in Aurora, Indiana on June 23, 1949 the daughter of the late George and Francis (Kittle) Morgan. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Sebring. Always enjoyed going on long walks, being with her family...

Carol Ann Diehl

Carol Ann Diehl

Apr 22, 2020

Carol Ann (Lockhart) Diehl, 90, of Sebring passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center. Carol was born on November 16, 1929 in Beloit, Ohio to the late Ralph and Verna (Seibert) Lockhart. Carol graduated from Sebring Mckinley High School in 1948. In her career she worked for Salem, Ohio Eye Doctor, she also sold real...

Alice Kelley

Alice Kelley

Apr 10, 2020

Alice Kelley of Paxton, Illinois passed away on Apr 10, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Rev. H. Dale Rough

Rev. H. Dale Rough

Apr 10, 2020

The Rev. H. Dale Rough passed away early on Good Friday morning, April 10th at age 93. He graduated from Cochranton High School in Cochranton, PA, Otterbein College, Westerville, OH, and from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. He served as a United Methodist minister for 40 years. Rev. Rough was a devoted pastor and active in community organizations...

Brian J Hutter

Brian J Hutter

Apr 7, 2020

Brian J. Hutter, 41, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home. Brian was born on September 6, 1978 in Salem, Ohio to Steven J. and Beverly (Fuson) Hutter. He worked as a welder and worked construction. Brian enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, shooting his guns and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman especially...

William Mcferren

William Mcferren

Apr 7, 2020

William P. McFerren, 85, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Altercare of Louisville. William was born on Feb. 9, 1935, in Alliance, Ohio the son of the late Walter and Nettie (Wendel) McFerren. He worked at Morgan Engineering for most of his life. William was an avid golfer, he was always working on his "swing"....

Dixie (Mceldowney)  Courtney

Dixie (Mceldowney) Courtney

Apr 7, 2020

Dixie (McEldowney) Courtney, the second born daughter to Willard and Helen (Schrader) McEldowney on February 23, 1938 in Beloit, Ohio, passed away at her home, surrounded by her children on April 7, 2020. Mrs. Courtney married Paul "Gene" Eugene Courtney, founder of Courtney's Real Estate and Auction Sales on October 13, 1953. They enjoyed 56 years of Marriage before...

Frances L. (Burkert)  Burkert

Frances L. (Burkert) Burkert

Apr 5, 2020

Frances "Fran" L. Burkert, 74, of Deerfield passed away at her home on April 5, 2020. Fran was born on January 9, 1946 in Salem to the late George and Mary Jane Burkert. Fran was a member of Old North Church in Canfield. She worked at Kent State University as a Librarian for over 40 years. Fran was a...

Janet E Oswalt

Janet E Oswalt

Apr 3, 2020

Janet E. Oswalt, 94, passed into eternity on April 3rd, 2020, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio. She has lived at Copeland Oaks Retirement Community for the past 20 years. She was born Dec 2, 1925, to Merle and Gertrude Shreve in Salem, Ohio. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Donald E Oswalt whom she married in...

Adeline Grace (Merriman)  Milburn

Adeline Grace (Merriman) Milburn

Apr 1, 2020

Adeline Grace (Merriman) Milburn 99 of Kensington passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Grace was born May 30, 1920, Hanoverton, Ohio, to Earl and Verna (Phillips) Merriman and was the wife of the late Burrell Milburn also of Kensington, Ohio. She was a member of the Kensington Christian Church and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary...

Alex Lepsesty

Alex Lepsesty

Apr 1, 2020

Alex Lepsesty of Sebring, passed away on April 1, 2020 at the age of 102. He died at Altercare of Hartville where he had been residing for two weeks. He was previously a resident of Copeland Oaks in Sebring. Alex was born in Alliance to Gust and Freida (Maliqui) Lepsesty on August 24, 1917. After graduating from Alliance High...

Diana (Komassa)  Sobcoviak

Diana (Komassa) Sobcoviak

Mar 24, 2020

Diana Sobcoviak, 80, beloved Mother and Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, March 24th 2020. She entered this world on May 12, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, born to Frank and Irene Komassa. Diana was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings and is survived by her partner Karen Dimaggio,her daughter, Tracy Affrunti, and...

Edward John Liebhart

Edward John Liebhart

Mar 22, 2020

Edward J. Liebhart, 94, of Beloit passed away on March 22, 2020 at Copeland Oaks. Edward was born on September 21, 1925 in Goshen Township to the late Joseph and Catherine (Stieger) Liebhart. Edward worked for B&W Tube in Maintenance and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Homeworth Lodge,...

Ruby Elaine (Hoff)  Zmuda

Ruby Elaine (Hoff) Zmuda

Mar 20, 2020

Ruby E. (Hoff) Zmuda, 73, of Alliance passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Ruby was born on October 12, 1946 in Alliance to the late William and Clarissa (Watkins) Hoff. Ruby graduated from Sebring McKinley High School and worked for Sears and Art's Jewelers. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed sewing,...

Ollie U. Overall

Ollie U. Overall

Mar 15, 2020

Ollie U. Overall, 86, of Alliance passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Ollie was born on August 12, 1933 in Davison County, TN. to the late Wyley J. and Rosetta (Brown) Chambliss. Ollie loved to read, listen to old time country music and had a passion of taking care of her family. Ollie...

Philip Charles Rentsch

Philip Charles Rentsch

Mar 13, 2020

Philip's services will be live streamed beginning at 1:00 PM. The family requests that anyone who does not feel comfortable leaving their home, who are sick or elderly to please stay home and join them by watching his services via the live stream. If you have any questions please call us at 330-938-2526.

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