All Obituaries

Janet L. Quinn (nee White), 89, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center. Janet was born in Lincolnton, NC and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a nurses aide and a member of Southwest Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Lora; and daughter Vanessa Deal; She is survived by her loving daughter Wanda Barnett (fiancé Eugene O. Eye); grandchildren Rico (Elizabeth) Quinn, Raphael Barnett and Tyler Quinn; seven...

BARBERTON---Jack W. Bell, 87, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2021.  Born in Barberton on April 6, 1934, to Wallace and Laverna Bell, he was a life-long resident of Barberton. Employed by the City of Barberton for 37 years, he retired in 1994, after serving as City Surveyor, Street Superintendent, and Special Projects Manager.  Jack also served as an AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Trustee and a member of the Board of Barberton Citizens Hospital. Jack attended Barberton High School,...

NORTON---Sylvia M. Palcic, 94, passed away November 18, 2021 at her residence. Sylvia was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life where she worked at Marshall’s Dept. Store. She was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where she was active in the Rosary Society and St. Anne’s Society and served as a lay minister for many years distributing communion to the homebound and residents of Pleasant View Health Care Center and Pleasant...

Tammy Ann (Bowser) Glunt passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Thursday November 18th, with her husband, children, and granddaughter Adriaane by her side. Tammy was born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania by Pauline and James Bowser. Tammy was a great wife, mother, and friend that always welcomed anyone into her home and was always there if someone needed help without hesitation. Her bright, sarcastic energy will be greatly missed by her friends, family, and the many people she...

NORTON---Dora Leigh Balash, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with her family at her side. Dora was born in Barberton to Dewey and Edith Scott. She attended St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was involved in the Holy Hour and Funeral Luncheon Programs. Dora enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing and crocheting, but her greatest joy was being with her large family. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Edward, grandson Caiden Balash, sisters...

BARBERTON - Nancy Elaine (Datz) Mitchell, 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2021. Nancy was born in Alliance and had been a Norton resident most of her life. She worked for Mt. Union College and Catering by Diane. Nancy was a member of Barberton Evangelical Friends Church. Preceded in death her husband Gene; daughter Linda Mitchell; mother Hazel Shaw; sister and brother in-law Marilyn and Don Burnham; brother and sister in-law Jack and Marianne Mitchell; She is survived by...

  BARBERTON---Beverly Ann Krizay passed away November 15, 2021 in her residence at the age of 86. She was born in Youngstown, where she met her late husband and love of her life, Glenn D. Krizay, at a USO dance. After the wedding, the couple moved to Manchester, where she raised three sons: Glenn, Gregory and Jeffery. Following the death of her husband, Beverly enjoyed over 20 years of unwavering love and companionship with Emil A. Blazich. Beverly was an active member in the St....

BARBERTON---Carla M. Jennings, 78, passed away November 14, 2021 after a long hard fought battle with COPD and dementia. Carla was born in Akron, lived in Barberton for most of her life, moved to California for 20 years where she worked at Henry Schein Dental and returned to Barberton in 2011.  She loved camping, boating, riding her quad in the desert and Sam’s Club Hot Dogs ! Preceded in death by her son David; She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Fred; daughters...

BARBERTON---Amy L. Rine, 63, passed away November 13, 2021. Amy was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life. She graduated from Stark State College and worked as a medical transcriptionist. Amy was a member of Grace Bible Church where she was very active with various youth groups and children’s ministries, was the director of the Vacation Bible School and in the Bell Choir. She was also active in the Barberton Youth Football League running the concessions. She...

BARBERTON---Our beloved, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Loisann Eaton (nee’ Takkinen), passed away November 13, 2021 at the age of 97. She cherished her beloved birth state, Minnesota, snow and lakes (probably due to her love of Minnesota). She was a kind and generous friend, especially enjoying her times at the Barberton Hunky Club. Preceded in death by her husband John Owen Eaton; and her parents John and Elsie Takkinen. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her,...