All Obituaries

Kian Ho Bhe, M.D., 88, passed away January 22, 2021. He was born in Surabaya, Indonesia and immigrated to the US in 1969. He felt privileged to take care of his patients for more than 40 years in the Barberton-Manchester area. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Vicky; daughter Imelda, sons Paul (Christine) and Larry (Leticia) and daughter Monique (Stephen) Casteel. He was a proud Opa to nine grandchildren. The family would like to thank Kathleen from Mercy Hospice...

BARBERTON---Judi Bachmann (nee Lyman), 75, of Akron passed away January 20th.  She was born November 4, 1945 to Almon & Dorothy Lyman in Douglas, Arizona. She lived most of her life in the Barberton and Akron areas. A graduate of Barberton High School and the University of Akron, Judi loved her black coffee and talking to friends old and new.  She was passionate about capturing the moment in pictures of her most cherished family, friends and pets (and many times her...

BARBERTON---Patricia J. Lazar, 82, passed away January 20, 2021. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from P.P.G. Industries after 62 years of service. Patricia was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and was currently a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Columbia Athletic Association. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Anna; She is survived by her sister Carol Lazar; and brother Ron...

BARBERTON---Paul E. Lepley, 85, passed away January 19, 2021. Paul was born in Coventry Township and was a graduate of Coventry High School. He retired from Dominion/East Ohio Gas Co. after 37 years as a Department Head of Gas Operations. Paul was a member of Lockwood United Methodist Church where he was a Trustee for many years and was very dedicated to the church. He was an avid Fisherman and an overall "Jack of All Trades." He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and...

Full Obituary Pending. There will be no services. Private burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

La Sandra Delle Ries (Sandy Oyler), 80, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021, holding the hand of her beloved son. Born October 20, 1940 in Barberton, she was immensely proud of her Barberton and Ohio roots. In 1941, she won the Elks of Akron Most Beautiful Baby Pageant and remained beautiful all of her days. She had an infectious laugh, and the most stunning blue-green eyes that lit up every room she entered. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Ivan Ries. Left to...

WADSWORTH---Barry L. Braman “Buck”, 76, passed away January 16, 2021. Barry was born in Wadsworth and was proud to be a Barberton resident most of his life. He started his career working at Ohio Brass which then led him to Joy Manufacturing in North Carolina and then to Cleveland Pneumatic in Miami. He then eventually came back to Barberton and retired from JR Wheel/B&C Industries after 20 years of service. Barry was a member of Columbia United Church of Christ and was an...

BARBERTON---Eileen (Shearer) Friedman passed away Jan. 16, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones at 89. Her earthly body gave out but her spirit remains. Her loving and friendly nature impressed upon all who had the fortune of meeting her. Her faith in the Lord carried her throughout life and its many hurdles and was a longtime member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church in Akron, Ohio. The daughter of farmers, Donna and William, Eileen came from very humble beginnings....

BARBERTON---Phoebe J. Bernard, 90, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021. Phoebe was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She worked alongside her husband at the Wm. Bernard Company and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband William P. Sr.; daughter Debra Bernard; grandson William Bernard; brother Thomas Pullin; and sister Virginia Brouse; She is survived by her son William (Pam); daughters Susan (Gary) Byers and Karen (Tony) Medzi;...

BARBERTON---Margaret Mary Genet, age 93, of Barberton died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, with the love of her life, Joe, by her side and following good-byes from their five children. She was born on July 6, 1927, to Joseph and Mary Pasternak, Czechoslovakian immigrants, in Barberton, Ohio, and raised in their Slovak culture and language until being introduced to the English language starting in grade school.  She attended Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic School, Highland Junior High...