Obituaries

Wilda C. Cummings

Wilda C. Cummings

Feb 26, 2016

Wilda C. Cummings, 96 of Sebring passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Alliance Community Care.  She was born on June 16, 1919 in Sebring, the daughter of the late George and Augusta (Carrier) Cummings. Wilda was an avid sports fan and liked the Cleveland Indians, Browns, Cavaliers and The Ohio State University.

Wilda is survived...

Elizabeth "Betty" Marie (Burton)  Frankenberg

Elizabeth "Betty" Marie (Burton) Frankenberg

Feb 18, 2016

Elizabeth Marie (Betty) Burton Frankenberg was born on September 7, 1922 to Rose and T.A. Burton. She grew up in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio and attended Mount Union College, where she joined the Tri-Delts sorority. She graduated in 1944 and taught 3rd and 4th graders in Cuyahoga Falls.

In 1945 she married Ted Frankenberg, whom she had met...

Richard "Dick" David Flowers

Richard "Dick" David Flowers

Feb 17, 2016

Richard “Dick” David Flowers, 68 of Beloit passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Akron General Hospital.  Dick was born in Alliance, OH on October 13, 1947 the son of the late Wilford and Ida (Reggi) Flowers he was a graduate of Sebring High School, a US Army Vietnam Veteran and worked at GM Lordstown for over 30...

Martha Jean (Smith)  Rastetter

Martha Jean (Smith) Rastetter

Feb 16, 2016

Martha Jean Rastetter, 82 of Sebring went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.  Martha was born in Salem, on November 13, 1933 the daughter of the late Fred and Elphia Madeline (Partlow) Smith.  She was a graduate of Sebring High School and Kent State University, teaching third grade for 27 years at Sebring Local...

Edmund G. Peterson

Edmund G. Peterson

Feb 12, 2016

Edmund Peterson, 76 of Alliance passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Alliance Community Care. Edmund was born in Deerfield, Ohio on June 16, 1939, the son of the late Donald and Marion  (Sutcliffe) Peterson. Edmund worked as a heavy equipment operator for Hill Top Aggregate. And attended Portage South East Schools.

Survivors include three children...

Gloria Jean Blythe

Gloria Jean Blythe

Feb 10, 2016

Gloria Jean Blythe, 74 of Sebring formerly of Salem died on February 10, 2016 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring with her loving daughter by her side. God sent his angels to wrap their comforting wings around her and take her to our loving Lord.  She was born in Niles, Ohio on February 14, 1941.  Gloria was loved by...

Heather Ann (Smith)  Lenore

Heather Ann (Smith) Lenore

Feb 8, 2016

Heather A. Lenore, 68 of North Benton passed away at her home on Monday, February 8, 2016 with her family at her side.  Heather was born in Cohoes, New York on February 20, 1947 the daughter of the late Daniel and Dorothy (Schultz) Smith; she retired from the Alliance Giant Eagle and attended the North Benton Presbyterian Church.  She...

Debra J (Kelley)  Ripley

Debra J (Kelley) Ripley

Feb 8, 2016

Debra J. (Kelley) Ripley, 63 of Salem passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital.  She was born on April 10, 1952 at Alliance Hospital, daughter of the late William and Ethel (McKarns) Kelley. After graduating from West Branch High School, she attended Kent State University, to receive her Bachelors in Special Education. After graduating from...

Jane Louise (Oesch)  Kidd

Jane Louise (Oesch) Kidd

Feb 5, 2016

Jane Louise Kidd, 95 of Columbiana, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Whispering Pines in Columbiana, OH.  Jane was a 1938 graduate of Columbiana High School and also a graduate of Business School in 1940.  Mrs. Kidd worked at the Ohio Bureau of Employment in Salem for 27 years and for the last 3 of those years...

S. Lee Hope

S. Lee Hope

Jan 31, 2016

S. Lee Hope, 93 years-old,of Sebring passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born in Painesville, Ohio on April 3, 1922, the 3rd child of S. L. and Bernice Hope. His brother, Grant, and sister, Edith (Harris) were 7 and 5 years older. He was a graduate of Harvey High School in...

Eleanor Lucille (Lodge)  Krannich

Eleanor Lucille (Lodge) Krannich

Jan 27, 2016

Eleanor Lucille Krannich, 94 of Sebring passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.  Eleanor was born in Bridgeport, West Virginia on October 17, 1921 the daughter of the late Harrison R. and Esther (Wolverton) Lodge.  She was the owner/operator and Yoga Instructor at “Yoga for Life”; she enjoyed dancing and being a member...

Anna Mae (Kerns)  Zeppernick

Anna Mae (Kerns) Zeppernick

Jan 24, 2016

Anna Mae Zeppernick, 88 of Sebring passed away at her home peacefully with her family at her side and the kind loving support from the nurses and aides of Alliance Visiting Nurse and Hospice on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Anna was born in New Waterford, Ohio on January 16, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Ward)...

Dorothy Virginia (Cope)  Bailey

Dorothy Virginia (Cope) Bailey

Jan 23, 2016

Dorothy Virginia (Cope) Bailey, 94 of Sebring passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.  She was born on May 9, 1921 at Salem, Illinois, daughter of Walter Allen and Nellie (Nisbett) Cope.  After graduating from Salem High School, she did office work for several years. After a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and...

William R. Wagmiller

William R. Wagmiller

Jan 19, 2016

William R. Wagmiller, 76 of Alliance passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. William was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 29, 1939, the son of the late Ernest and Ferna (Crawford) Wagmiller. William served in the United States Army.  He worked for Tru Cut as a press operator for over 20 years and currently...

William R. Wagmiller

William R. Wagmiller

Jan 19, 2016

William R. Wagmiller, 76 of Alliance passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home.  Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.

Gerald Keith Lanning

Gerald Keith Lanning

Jan 18, 2016

Gerald K. Lanning, 52 of Salem passed away on January 18, 2016 at Salem Regional Medical Center.  Gerald was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on July 10, 1963 the son of Gerald H. and Donna Sue (Haynes) Lanning; he was a graduate of Rittman High School and worked as a Contractor.  Mr. Lanning enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing; but the...

Otis P Vance

Otis P Vance

Jan 12, 2016

Otis P. Vance, 90 of Alliance passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Community Care Center of Alliance. Otis was born in Whitmer, West Virginia on September 7, 1925, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Lambert) Vance. Otis served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1946.  He worked for the Crane Company (Alliance Ware)...

Becky Kaye (Jury)  Weyand

Becky Kaye (Jury) Weyand

Jan 2, 2016

Becky Kaye Weyand, 41 of Salem passed away at her home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Becky was born in East Palestine, OH on September 25, 1974 the daughter of Bob Jury and Janet (Kring). She enjoyed the outdoors, and the Pittsburgh Steelers but she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends the most.

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John R. Hendershott

John R. Hendershott

Dec 30, 2015

John R. Hendershott

John R. Hendershott, 93 of Alliance passed away on Wednesday December 30, 2015.  John was born in Urichsville, Ohio on May 25, 1922, the son of the late William and Mary (Lee) Hendershott.  He worked at B & W as a precision grinder, retiring from there and also farmed.  He was a...

Ronald Sweely

Ronald Sweely

Dec 24, 2015

Ronald Sweely, 87, of Alliance passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015, at his home.  Ronald was born in Tracy Minnesota on October 15, 1928, the son of the late Howard and Garen (Weber) Sweely.

Survivors include his two sons Ronald Steven Sweely of Columbus, Ohio, Mark (Janet) Sweely of Alliance; three grandchildren Michelle Sweely, Marde Bigham...