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...

Jun 12, 2017

Betty Borrelli, 89 of Salem passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of June 12, 2017. Betty was born on July 10, 1927 the daughter of the late Theodore and Daisy (Swagger) Marroulis; she was a 1945 graduate of Canfield High School. She married her husband William “Bill” Borrelli on June 2, 1953 and they were together...

Jun 11, 2017

Ruth A. Ruff Miller of Sebring, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Community Care in Alliance.   Ruth was born August 2, 1931 to Joseph and Lila (Findling) Ruff.

A graduate of Alliance High School, she was previously employed as office manager at Riley Construction Company of Salem, and also at Jay’s Unusual Store in Alliance.  Ruth...

Jun 9, 2017

Bernice V. Wheeler, age 93, of Damascus, passed away on June 9, 2017 at Crandall Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Speidel, Ohio to Robert and Dorothea Aiken.

Bernice graduated from Bethesda High School, Class of ’42, and then moved to Butler, PA where she worked her way up to became the...

May 31, 2017

Robert Sims 69 of Salem passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center on Wednesday May 31, 2017.  He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 22, 1947 the son of the late Robert and Luceinda (Leashman) Sims. Robert was a member of the Steel workers Union of America; he enjoyed Astronomy, Gardening and most of...

May 27, 2017

Gloria Jean Coldsnow, 58 of Sebring passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Gloria was born in Alliance on December 22, 1958 the daughter of William and May (Blake) Kidd. She enjoyed collecting things and reading her Bible. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her...

May 27, 2017

Doris M. Parson, 83 of Sebring passed away on Saturday May 27, 2017 at Alliance Community Hospital. Doris was born in Alliance on September 18, 1933 the daughter of the late Charles F. and Marie (Beech) Jordan. She was a 1951 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School and worked at Sparkle Market in the Deli Department. Doris enjoyed making...

May 16, 2017

Doug Wolfe, 66, of Beloit passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Alliance Community Hospital following a brief illness.  Doug was born on January 22, 1951 in Alliance Ohio, to the late Raymond and Ila (Crewson) Grisez. He was an electrician at PTC of Alliance for 30 years and was a United States Coast Guard Veteran. He was...

May 14, 2017

William “Jack” Kelly Sr.

William” Jack” Kelly Sr., 69 of Alliance passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Jack was born in Alliance, Ohio on September 25, 1947 the son of the late Edward Frank and Hazel Kelly. He was a US Navy veteran and had worked...

May 1, 2017

Gertrude A. Fike, devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 after a brief illness. Gertrude was born on December 15, 1930 in Friendsville, Maryland to Noah Milton Sliger and Laura Agnes Friend. She was one of three children (Jessie dec and Norman). Gertrude was a beloved friend and caretaker to many.  She...

Apr 30, 2017

Thomas Edward Wilson, 87 of Beloit passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Tom was born in Salem on November 18, 1929 the son of the late Marian and Elsie (Speidel) Wilson, he was a graduate of Augusta High School and was a US Air Force Veteran. He worked for MPI Labels as a...

Apr 28, 2017

A. Wallace Hood, 82 of Sebring passed away on Friday morning, April 28, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 11, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late A. Nelson and Ella (Pease) Hood. After graduating from Mentor High School, Wally attended Ohio Wesleyan University where he participated in football and baseball. He received his...