All Obituaries

BARBERTON---James O. Maser, 85, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence. Jim worked at Allied Printing and retired from Austin Printing. He belonged to the Doylestown Lions Club and Knights of Columbus #14111 where he was active in both. Jim enjoyed playing Euchre with his friends at the Sportsmen’s Club. He was also a proud Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Preceded in death by his parents Otis and Violet; and brother Edward; He is survived by his loving...

BARBERTON---Josephine S. Stanley (nee Flickinger), 101, beloved wife, sister and aunt was born in 1916 to Ella and John Flickinger and entered into eternal peace on September 14, 2018. She was a graduate of the University of Akron in 1939 and taught in the Barberton School District ending her career as the Dean of Women at Barberton High School in 1974. Josephine was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed word puzzles and watching sports on TV....

BARBERTON---Raymond M. Kallio passed away peacefully on Friday September 14, 2018 in the arms of the love of his life for 51 years, Paula. Also by his side were his 2 daughters Maria and Dawn, and his sister Irene. Ray was born in Conneaut, Ohio to the late Waino M. & Irja E. (Kangas) Kallio. Ray graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. Ray and Paula (Mills) were married in April of 1967, and soon began their family. While their two daughters were still...

BARBERTON---Keron G. Newberry, (nee Rookstool), 77, passed away September 11, 2018. She was met at the Gates of Heaven by her parents Ralph and Audrey Rookstool; 3 grandchildren; 3 sisters; and 1 brother. Keron is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Orden Dee who she married on November 19, 1960. Along with her husband she is also survived by her daughters Tami (Terry) Jenkins; Kim (John) Brand; sons Tim, Keith and Nick; son-in-law Rob Kleibscheidel; 16 grandchildren; 20...

BARBERTON---Julia Helen (Ferencz) Senderak, 61, of Barberton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept.11, 2018. In her own way, she quietly but valiantly lived three and one-half years with cancer.  She had cancer, but it didn’t have her.  She never used having cancer as an excuse to make her life easier. Even though she faced her last months with increased suffering, she endured each day with stoic fortitude. Julie was born March 15, 1957 in Macedonia, Yugoslavia while her parents were...

NORTON---Velma Violet Carr, 86, passed away September 10, 2018 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Violet was born in North Carolina and had been a Norton resident most of her life and retired from the Barberton City Schools Graphic Arts/Audio Visual Dept. after 25 years. Violet loved reading and gardening. Preceded in death by her brother William Lanning; She is survived by her daughters Brenda (Robert) Jarvis, Donna (Dave) Jacobs and Leeann Renee Madal; grandchildren Robert (Elizabeth) Weidman,...

BARBERTON---Ivan Morber, 81, passed into eternal life on September, 7. Ivan was born October 11, 1936 to Anthony and Mildred Morber. A lifelong resident of Barberton, Ivan graduated from Barberton High School in 1954.  He was a Sheetmetal Journeyman and US Army Reservist prior to becoming a firefighter with the City of Barberton Fire Department in 1966.  Ivan retired as a Lieutenant after a 27-year career.  He had been busily retired since. In 1969, Ivan married Rita Herold...

BARBERTON---Patrick S. Ott, 74, passed away September 3, 2018 after several medical issues. Pat was born in Wadsworth and was a Barberton resident all his life where he was the Owner/Operator of Ott’s Decorating Center for over 40 years. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Norton where he was an usher, Eucharistic minister and choir member and Holy Name Society member. Preceded in death by his parents Sylvester and Helen; he is survived by his...

Jennifer Nicole Johnston, 33, passed away after a sudden illness on August 30, 2018. Jennifer was born in Akron and graduated from Lake High School and Stark State University. Prior to her illness, Jennifer enjoyed working at All Around Children in Stow as a teacher. Jennifer was also active as a Girl Scout Leader and enjoyed being with her daughter and all her activities. Preceded in death by her father Larry Johnston; She is survived by her daughter Mariah Amos; mother Cynthia Johnston;...

BARBERTON---V. Joyce Kowalewski, (nee McFarlin), 86, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 30, 2018. Joyce was born in Sharon Center and was a Barberton resident most of her life. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, VFW Post 1066 Ladies Auxiliary, P.L.A.V Post 32 Ladies Auxiliary and the Barberton Active Adult Center. Preceded in death by her husband Anthony; and son-in-law Joe Henke; and daughter-in-law Mary Kowalewski; She is survived by her daughter Marie...