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Eleanor Bollinger

Eleanor Bollinger

Mar 13, 2025

Eleanor Leora (Reynolds) Bollinger, 92 of Sebring passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Crandall Medical Center. Eleanor was born in Alliance, Ohio on November 2, 1932 to the late John and Irene (Phillips) Reynolds. She was a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School in the Class of 1950. She worked for Ohio Edison for 43 years, retiring in...

Sally Howard

Sally Howard

Mar 9, 2025

Sally Howard, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, in Alliance, Ohio. Born on September 27, 1939, in Sebring, Ohio, Sally lived a life rich in service, love, and faith.

A proud graduate of the 1957 class of Sebring McKinley High School, Sally further pursued her passion for caring for others and graduated from the Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical...

Allen Lockhart

Allen Lockhart

Mar 7, 2025

Ralph Allen Lockhart, of Beloit, Ohio, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 99, in Canton, Ohio. Born on October 4, 1925, in Alliance, Ohio, Allen lived a life full of dedication, family love, and numerous interests.

A proud graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, Allen began his career as a draftsman,...

James Hudson

James Hudson

Mar 6, 2025

James' family is composing his obituary it will be published shortly.

John Stanciu

John Stanciu

Mar 6, 2025

John Stanciu, of Alliance, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on February 5, 1952, in Alliance, Ohio, he spent his life devoted to both his career and his family.

A proud graduate of Alliance High School, John dedicated many years to the Alliance Water Department, where he established himself as a respected and dependable colleague....

Joie Keele

Joie Keele

Mar 6, 2025

Joie Keele, born on September 15, 1963, in Parkersburg, West Virginia and passed away on March 6, 2025, in North Benton, Ohio from Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and a Double Lung Transplant in January 2019. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, known for her kind spirit and creative talents.

A dedicated professional, Joie served as a patient financial consultant for...

Steven Crum

Steven Crum

Mar 1, 2025

Steven Crum, born on March 12, 1977, in Alliance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. He was a beloved son, a cherished friend, and a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many during his time with us.

Steven's journey through life was marked by his warmth and kindness. He embodied the spirit of compassion, always...

Norma Baumgartner

Norma Baumgartner

Feb 15, 2025

Norma Baumgartner, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at the age of 81, in her cherished hometown of Sebring, Ohio. Born on March 22, 1943, in Alliance, Ohio, Norma lived a life characterized by dedication to family, loyalty to friends, and commitment to her career as a bank teller at Sebring Banks until her retirement.

A proud 1961 graduate of...

Mary Griffin

Mary Griffin

Feb 10, 2025

Mary Griffin, a cherished resident of Sebring, Ohio, and formerly of Louisville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on October 22, 1934, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Mary lived a life rich in memories, contributions, and the love of her family.

Mary embarked on a fulfilling career at Finney's Drug Store in Canton, Ohio,...

Kai Fortune

Kai Fortune

Feb 7, 2025

Kai Marie Fortune 33, of Salem passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center on Friday, February 7, 2025. Kai was born in Georgia on July 8, 1991 the son of Martha (Brock) Fortune Leiter and the late Edward Fortune. Kai was loved by her family and friends. Kai loved the staff and friends she made at Care First and enjoyed...

John Schmidt

John Schmidt

Feb 6, 2025

John P. Schmidt, a beloved member of the community, passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 80 in Sebring, Ohio. Born on July 4, 1944, in Canton, Ohio, John lived a life filled with hard work, service, and a profound love for his family and friends.

His career began in the humble environments of Pizza Hut...

Elaine Clayton

Elaine Clayton

Jan 30, 2025

Elaine Clayton, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, in Alliance, Ohio, at the age of 82. Born on February 9, 1942, in Alliance, she was a lifelong resident of the community that saw her grow from a spirited young girl to a dedicated member of society.

Elaine graduated from Sebring McKinley High School...

Gary Wolfe

Gary Wolfe

Jan 29, 2025

Gary Eugene Wolfe, 75, of Alliance, OH passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Cleveland on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the company of family and friends.

Gary was born March 21, 1949 to the late Jacob and Jocelyn Wolfe. He lived most of his life in Sebring, OH. He graduated from Sebring High School in the class of...

Margaret Stevenson

Margaret Stevenson

Jan 23, 2025

Margaret "Gail" Stevenson gave her final "Aloha" on January 23, 2025 at the age of 87. Gail was a free spirit who loved to entertain anyone she met with stories of her life in Hawaii.

Born in Molene, Illinois she was the third child of Margaret and Franklin Stevenson. She loved her country childhood growing up in Molene with her twin...

Rosemary Lamparty

Rosemary Lamparty

Jan 20, 2025

Rosemary (DiCioccio) Lamparty embraced eternal peace on Monday, January 20, 2025 with full confidence in God's unconditional love and with assurance of the immeasurable love of her family.

Rosemary met the love of her life, Skip Lamparty on February 1, 1969 at the Red Barn in Youngstown Ohio. They exchanged marriage vows on February 1, 1972. It is fitting...

Lonna Smith

Lonna Smith

Jan 16, 2025

On the morning of January 16, 2025, Lonna Larae (Baird) Smith passed away at the age of 81 years old. Lonna was born April 29, 1943, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of Robert and Zella Baird.

Bearing a strong resemblance to Shirley Temple when she was younger, Lonna was the oldest of three children. She grew up in Berlin Center,...

Roy Gowen

Roy Gowen

Jan 2, 2025

Roy Gowen, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 72 in Beloit, Ohio. Born on March 15, 1952, in Alliance, Ohio, Roy lived a life filled with love and dedication to his family and community.

Professionally, Roy made his mark at Fresh Mark in Salem, where he dedicated many years...

George Maeluk

George Maeluk

Jan 1, 2025

George Maeluk, formerly of Sebring, OH, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Alliance, Ohio, at the age of 102. He was born on May 22, 1922, in Amesville, New York, to William and Katarzyna (Radyka) Maceluch.

George and his brother Pete owned a Texaco gas station in Alliance, OH. He also worked at Transue Williams while the bulk of his...

Claude Andrews

Claude Andrews

Jan 1, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Claude Junior Andrews, who left this world peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on June 2, 1943, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Claude lived a full life while settling in Alliance, Ohio.

For over 30 years, he dedicated himself to the steel industry, working at...

Mary E. Cranmer

Mary E. Cranmer

Dec 30, 2024

Mary Cranmer, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Salem, Ohio. She was born on August 9, 1938, in Greenford, Ohio, to Paul R. and Margaret Mae (McLish) Franklin. Mary’s legacy is colored by her unwavering affection for her family and her enduring passions.

Throughout her life, Mary dedicated many years to her...

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