All Obituaries

BARBERTON---Bradley “Marty” Fox, 60, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 surrounded by his family after a sudden hemorrhagic stroke on August 27. Brad never did anything small. There will never be enough room in the newspaper to describe his life, love, and personality. He was the type of person who has a friend on every corner. He truly saw the best in and got the best out of everyone he met. Brad gave advice and pep talks that made you feel like you could accomplish...

BARBERTON---Edward W. “Sonny” Hughes, 85, passed away September 17, 2021 at his residence. Sonny was born in Sherman and had been an area resident all his life where he retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Barberton. Sonny was a car enthusiast and was a member of numerous car clubs. To his family, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruth; son Charles (Sue); daughter...

Russel R. Bendel DOYLESTOWN---On Thursday, September 9, 2021, God called his faithful servant home. He was promoted from his pilgrimage here on earth and crossed into our Heavenly Father’s loving arms. Russ was born in Akron and had been a Wadsworth resident most of his life. Those who knew Russ, knew he had a thirst for knowledge and could often be found with a book in hand. He was humble and his life was not about material things. He loved his family, his friends and above all, the...

BARBERTON - Dennis Mollric was born and raised in Barberton until his passing September 7, 2021 (83 years young). During his lifetime, he was a Barberton Police Officer for 30 plus years and then became a Summit County Special Deputy for 20 plus years. During peacetime, he served in the US Army for 2 years, where he was stationed in Korea for intelligence. His proudest career achievement was training individuals how to properly handle a firearm, and helped to establish the Sheriff’s...

NORTON---Agnes F. Tomich, 90, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021. She loved gardening, puzzle books and most of all baking. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Elizabeth (Krnach) Magura and her many siblings. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Alex; sons Jeff (Dianna) and Eric (Linda); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Per her wishes private family services will take place with burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery....

BARBERTON---Frank S. Porok, aged 92 years, passed away on August 27, 2021.  He was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 22, 1929 to George and Josephine (Zalar) Porok. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George; sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Lawrence Maurer; and his nephews, Gregory and John Maurer.  Frank is survived by his sister, Georgianne Thomas (David), nephews: Fred Maurer and Mark Thomas; nieces: Laura (Maurer) Sustar, Martha (Maurer) Beitel, and...

Philip “Phil” Charles Sauvageot, 74 of Barberton, Ohio, left this world behind to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2021 after a three year battle with cancer.  Loving husband of 36 years to Nancy, father to Philip M. (Stephanie) Sauvageot, Tina Sauvageot (Mike McFeely), Janna Elliot, and Elizabeth (Tony) Kozenko; Grandpap/Grandpa/Papa to PJ, Gavin, Claire, Carson, Roman, Keegan, and Kelsie; son to the late Oscar and Hilda (Rohrig) Sauvageot; brother to Victor...

BARBERTON---Robert “Bob” L. Myers, 83, passed away August 21, 2021. Bob was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and graduate of Barberton High School. He was a bricklayer, former Assistant Building Commissioner for the City of Barberton and retired from Summit County as a Building Inspector. Bob was a faithful member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed woodworking, playing guitar, painting pictures, writing poetry and making wooden sculptures,...

BARBERTON---Michael J. Kindel, 86, passed away August 18, 2021 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Mike was born in Barberton where he was a lifelong resident and retired from the Akron Recycling Center after working at Sieberling Tire and Rubber Co. and Rockwell. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, loved golfing and making golf clubs, coached Little League baseball and enjoyed going to and being a vendor at the Hartville Flea Market. Preceded in death by his mother Catherine;...

Keith Linn aka Keith London of Akron Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 18th.  He is preceded in death by his best friend of 40 years Linda D Fisher of Doylestown and his ex wife Linda R Linn.  He is survived by his daughter Tracie sellers of Michigan, Roxie / Ron Jones of Mogadore  their four children his BFF Caiya and his precious dog Miss Maggie . Keith was unlike any other he was quick with a joke and as witty as could be a hustler as he used to say. He...