All Obituaries

Isaac "Ike" C. Hill, 72, of Homeworth passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his home. Ike was born on October 27, 1946 in Alliance to the late Shephard and Rosa Belle (Grimes) Hill. Ike was a United States Marine Veteran and the National Guard. He was a member of Beloit Friends Church, the Lions Club where he served as president and a Mason with Conrad Lodge 271. He was a member of Damascus Volunteer Fire Department. When Ike was not volunteering his time he enjoyed fishing,...

Ralph "Jerry" Ritchie, 91, of Alliance passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Aultman Alliance Hospital. Jerry was born on August 12, 1928 in Germano, Ohio to the late Raymond and Hazel (Sullivan) Ritchie. Jerry served in the United States Navy and worked for Mount Union Mill before working for Alliance Machine where he retired. Jerry was a long time member of North Benton Presbyterian Church until attending Quaker Hill Church. Jerry and his family started the Muscular...

Martha Neal Barnhouse, 91. Our beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away on August 29, 2019. Martha was born on June 17,1928 in Cave City, Kentucky to the late Fitzhugh and Amanda(Young) Dooley. She was a member of the Tri County Church of Christ, Alliance Community Center Choir and formally sang with the Sweet Adeline's. Martha enjoyed knitting and flower gardening. Martha is survived by her children, son Michael H.(Kim) Barnhouse and daughter Lora Klein, grandchildren Andrew...

Janice L. (Eddy) Shively, 85, was embraced in the arms of our Lord on Friday, August 24, 2019. She was born on May 30, 1934 in Moundsville, WV. the daughter of the late Truman E. and Mary V. (Echols) Eddy. Janice loved to go to Mountaineer, Bowling and Golfing with her late husband Charles. She cherished her dog Scooter and spending time with her family and friends. Janice is survived by her children Kathie (William) Ronci, and Susan Pinto; a brother Jarold Eddy; sister Judith McNeal;...

Agnes Tarapchak passed away on Aug 20, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sophie "Jane" (Ewing) Early passed away at age 92 on August 18, 2019 at her home in Beloit surrounded by her family. Jane loved her family most of all, but she also enjoyed riding around the family farm in her golf cart tending her flower beds and her garden as well as mowing the lawn. Her Italian cream fudge was a favorite among her friends and family. There were many other things she enjoyed doing throughout her life. Among them were Cub Scout leader; Girl Scout leader; Home...

Kenneth O. Thomas, 97, of Salem passed away at his home on Sunday, August 19, 2019 with his family by his side. Ken was born on May 14, 1922 in Hadley, Pennsylvania to the late Ray and Ida (Alcorn) Thomas. Ken was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Coast Guard. After his discharge from the Coast Guard he worked for Ohio Bell as a line man and retiring after 38 years as a repairman. After retirement, he worked for Brunks RV as a truck driver. Ken loved to travel and had a...

Norman H. Campbell, 64 of Damascus passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Norman was born in Salem, Ohio on August 25, 1954 the son of the late William and Merl (French) Campbell. Norm retired from Volcanic Heater in 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Norm had many creative hobbies over the years including wood carving, leather carving, and making lawn ornaments from metal and wood. Rebuilding Volkswagen dune...

Donald L. McDaniel, 66, of Louisville passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Altercare of Louisville. Donald was born on March 19,1953 in Alliance to the late Donald and Lucille (Chapman) McDaniel. Donald enjoyed playing bingo and watching TV. Donald is survived by his brother Terry (Jeanynne Stover) McDaniel; sisters Cathy (James) Fishel and Pam (Edward) Lipply; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents Donald was preceded in death by a sister Linda Rasile...

Michael F. Braidic 66, of Sebring passed away at his home on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Mike was born in Alliance on April 21, 1953, the son of Edward and Ruth (Carrier) Braidic. Mike previously worked for Hawkins Roofing and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Sebring. He enjoyed spending time outside and making sure his car was the cleanest and most shiny in Sebring. Survivors include his mother Ruth Braidic of Sebring, his siblings Karen Monbeck of Stow, Ed (Diane) Braidic of...