All Obituaries

BARBERTON---Barbara J. Potter, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 19, 2018. Barbara was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She loved spending time with and helping to raise her grandchildren. Survivors include her sons Craig (Luise), Ricky, Christopher, Raymond “Marty” (Danette) and Michael; grandchildren Michelle, Jason, Christin, Bradley, Cheryl, Cory, Jessica, Michael and Shawn; great-grandchildren Haley, Josh, Tyler, Kayleigh and...

CLINTON---Rita I. Eckel, 84, passed away surrounded by her family on July 16, 2018. Rita was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life where she worked at Barberton Citizens Hospital and Isaly’s. She loved to roller skate and dance and could start a conversation with anyone she met. Preceded in death by her husband Gene; parents William and Mary Johnson; brothers Butch and Bob; and sisters Marie and Ruby Johnson; She is survived by her daughters Mary Alice Eckel and...

Morgan G. “Jerry” Tibbs, 72, passed away July 14, 2018. Jerry was born in Warren and had worked at Copper Weld Steel. He was a proud Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his parents Forest and Blanche; two sisters and five brothers; He is survived by his sons John (Barbara), James and Joseph (Erlin); daughters Rebecca Brady and Anna Tibbs; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five brothers; and two sisters. Per his wishes cremation has...

BARBERTON---Edward L. King, 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, members of Crossroads Hospice and the caring staff of Greenfield Estates.After graduating from Copley High, Ed served in the Navy as an electrician’s mate on the USS America, an aircraft carrier that took him to many parts of the world.  He especially enjoyed time in England and Spain.  When his service was up, he returned home to the Barberton area where he worked for 20 years as a machinist at B...

Debra Lynn Rogers, 60, lost her battle with lung cancer on July 10, 2018. Debra was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life. She was currently employed at the EB Display Company. Preceded in death by her father Charles McCafferty; she is survived by her boyfriend Jim Black; sons Cody (Kelsey) and Charlie Rogers; daughter Jenny Rogers Maxwell; mother Ruth (Bill) Robenstein; sister Theresa (Tom) Nichols;brother Mark McCafferty; and her "work daughter"...

On an absolutely beautiful day in June, 3 days after his 90th birthday, our dad decided that he had had enough of the oxygen and cane and left his family on earth to polka with those who went before him – his wife of 62 years, Joyce, his grandson,  Nicholas, parents Joseph and Jennie Hete and many brothers and sisters.  Charles Jerome Hete, born 22 June 1928 died on 25 June 2018.  Although his last few days were a struggle, he left us such a gift celebrated as the...

Merilee Kay Bailey was born May 23rd 1959 and passed away unexpectedly on June 22nd 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Barberton.  She is survived be her son Joseph "Baby Roo" Bailey (Erika, soon to be first grandchild Jack Lee), husband Joe Bailey, brother Steven Hooser (Sue), sister Lisa Laughlin (Dale), mother Sally Hooser, nieces Nicole Laughlin (Jeremy, Julia), Ashley Koncz (Mark), Alex Hooser (Brett), Kelley Miller (Rob, Karsyn, Jayma), nephews Zachary Laughlin (Cindy,...

Valerie Schtucka, 57, our youngest sister, passed away on June 17, 2018, 4 hours after our brother Eddie Schtucka.  She was born on February 28, 1961 to Edward and Juanita Schtucka. Val was a graduate of Chippewa High School.   Valerie lived with our niece Dana (Mike) Janeczek and their children Logan, Jaden and Ashlyn. Val had good, kind soul. She always wanted to help and was always waiting to laugh.   Val loved animals and was happiest while around them. She leaves behind...

Dorothy J. Yeager 1923-2018 On June 15, 2018, Dorothy’s earthly life ended peacefully. And a new life began. Preceded in death by her mother Rose, her brothers George and Rob, her daughter Donna, and the love of her life, husband Paul, she is loved and survived by family Sandy and Frank, Paul and Linda, Tommy, Coni, Lexi, Cam, Dana, Kim, Zane, Melissa, Patrick, Paul, Cait, Rachael, Mark, Brynn, Bradley, and Frank and Lynn, not to mention countless friends, too numerous to...

MARSHALLVILLE---Diane Marie (Patrick) Matheny, known to most as Dee, 67, went to be with the Lord on Monday May 28, 2018, at The Laurels of Massillon, after a courageous five year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. You fought the hard fight Dee and you kept the faith. Diane was born in Barberton to William and Rita Patrick and resided in Marshallville all of her life. She was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Clinton and attended Sts....