Melvin H. Anderson, age 73, of Alliance passed away Monday October 23, 2006 after a brief illness. He was born March 9, 1933 in Canton to the late Melvin and Catherine (Miller) Anderson, and served in the Air Force. Preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Jerry, Abe and Mickey; survived by siblings, Bill of Hartville, Joanne Price of Hartville, Ronald (Alice) of Alliance, Joyce (Jack) Sholtis of North Canton, Penny (Joe) Shanower of Shreve, Randy of Newcomerstown, Scott of Hartville; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 PM in the Arnold Funeral Home, Hartville. Graveside services will be Friday 11 AM in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens at the Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chester Bryant officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the family or funeral home to assist with expenses. (Arnold 330-877-9364) www.arnoldfuneralhome.com