All Obituaries

BARBERTON/WADSWORTH---Nick Pisanelli, 94, loving husband, father, grandpa and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on July 13. Born on Dec. 31, 1924 in Barberton with his twin Julius, he lived most of his life in Barberton where he met his wife of 69 yrs., Tommie. He served in WWII as a Tank Gunner with his brother Julius. He went to Kent State on the GI bill and received a degree in Business Administration. He was an Award-Winning Car Salesman, most notably at...

BARBERTON---Andrea L. Lloyd, 54, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2019. Andrea was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1983. She previously worked at Sterling Jewelers. Andrea loved baking and was well known for her Baklava, Apple Crisp and Popcorn she sold at the Barberton Farmer’s Market. She also loved her beach trips. Most of all Andrea fought hard through numerous health complications over the past 15 years. She will...

Thelma Miner, age 81 passed away on July 10, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dorothy and Melvin Hayes. Thelma was the beloved wife of the late C. Eugene Miner for 43 years. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Bobby and Lyle Hayes. Thelma was a loving mother to Gene (Cathy) Miner, Scott (Carol) Miner, Renee (Denny) Pershin and Kim (Larry) Okolish. She was a dear Grandmother and Great Grandmother to her many grand and...

BARBERTON---Allen S. Anderson, 81 passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 5th 2019.  Allen graduated from Texas A&M with Bachelor degrees in Civil Engineering and Business Administration.  He also earned a Masters degree in Business Administration.  He later graduated from the University of Arkansas with a PhD in Finance.  Allen was a proud Army veteran having served in the Korean War and retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.  During his service he graduated...

BARBERTON---Jeffrey L. Keefer, 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2019. Jeffrey was born in Barberton where he was a graduate of the Barberton High School Class of 1983 and a graduate of The University of Akron with an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art. He is survived by parents Okey and Marjorie; sisters Cynthia (Richard) Hayworth and Cathy (Perry) Brescilli; and four nephews, two nieces and two great nephews. . Jeffrey’s Funeral Service will be held...

WADSWORTH---Christine Elaine Weigand, 54 passed away into the loving arms of our Lord on June 29, 2019. Born December 25, 1964 in Barberton, OH, she lived most of her life in Norton and Wadsworth.  She was a 1983 graduate of Norton High School. She graduated from The University of Akron with a degree in Nursing, never letting anything stand in the way of accomplishing that dream. She recently retired from Cleveland Clinic Akron General after 30 years of service. She worked on the...

BARBERTON---John K. Bentfeld, 78, passed away June 24, 2019. John was born in North Beaver Twp., PA and retired from Bliss Engineering and was the owner of Bentfeld Sharpening. He served in the US Army for 6-1/2 years as a combat engineer stationed at Kaiserslautern, Germany and also Ft. Dix, NJ. John coached football at United Local for many years and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ethel; brother Gary; and granddaughter Amanda Elise Fortune;...

BARBERTON---Patricia A. Jursik (nee Kotnik), 90, passed away June 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. Pat was born in Cleveland and had been a Barberton resident all her life. She retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 22 years of service. She also worked at Yoder Bros., Seiberling Latex, and Sparkle Market. Pat was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Mother of Seven Sorrows Altar Society, KSKJ Lodge 111, the Slovene Pensioners and Domovina Lodge. She was a wonderful cook...

BARBERTON---Gladys M. Matuch, 76, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born on May 5, 1943 in Prattsville, OH to the late Elmer and Lucille (Peters) Allman, she had been a Barberton area resident most of her life and was a member of the Barberton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Gladys was also a member of the OSTPA and enjoyed tractor pulls, camping, crafting and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce...

BARBERTON---George W. Strauch, 101, was called to his eternal rest on June 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born March 28, 1918 in Helen, PA and grew up in nearby Keisterville. He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1937. George joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 and served as a B-24 bomber mechanic/ technical inspector. He received an Honorable Discharge in Feb 1946, having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He returned to Keisterville and married his longtime...