All Obituaries

BARBERTON---Victor J. Lorson, 68, passed away January 16, 2019 at Bath Manor. Vic was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and was a Tool and Die Maker. He enjoyed reading books in his spare time. Preceded in death by his father Charles; He is survived by his mother Sarah Bauer; sisters Pamela (Carl) Boylen and Nancy Black; brother Paul Lorson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the...

WADSWORTH---John A. Cusher passed away on January 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Cusher.  John was born in Barberton, Ohio, November 20, 1942.  He graduated from Barberton High School in 1961, from Bowling Green State University in 1966 with a BS in Education and from The College of Wooster in 1973 with a MAT degree.  John taught at Liberty Center High School in Liberty Center, Ohio for 33 years.  During that time he served as the...

Janice Eileen Lawson (nee Lipari), 73, passed away January 2, 2019. Janice was born in Barberton and was a graduate of Coventry High School. She was an area resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ronald G.; She is survived by her children Dawn (Joe) Weber, Ron (Kelly) Lawson and Jancie (Richard) Berube; and grandchildren Josef, Elissa, Ronnie, Devin, Gabrielle, Nicole and Delaney. Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to...

NORTON---Richard Lovas was born June 17, 1941 in Barberton, Ohio to Michael and Rose (Johanyak) Lovas and lived in Norton. He graduated from Norton High School and received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Akron. He formerly worked for Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton and, and later, moved to Dallas, Texas to work for Apple Computer. He returned to Norton in 1985 to help his mother care for his ailing father, and he resided there until his passing. During...

BARBERTON -- Peter Paul Ligas, 90, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2018. Peter was born in Barberton, Ohio, and has been an area resident all his life. Peter was proud of his service on the USS Harwood during the Korean War and his 39-year career at Goodyear Aerospace. Peter was an avid polka dancer, gardener and hunter. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his nine children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Peter was known for his homemade candy, nine kinds of...

BARBERTON---Rosella M. “Penny” Macko, 96, passed away December 11, 2018 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.  She was born in Walhonding, Ohio, Guernsey County, to Michael and Elizabeth Chorney, and moved to Akron at the age of 5. She was one of the first 5 women hired at Goodyear as a Rosie the Riveter during World War ll.  She married Hilary (Larry) Macko and after the war moved to Barberton, Ohio.   Rosella worked at the family business, Macko Brothers...

BARBERTON---Brian E. Genet, 48, passed away November 23, 2018 after a short illness. Brian was born in Willoughby and had been a Barberton resident all his life. He worked at E.L. Stone Co. for 20 years. Brian was a graduate of Barberton High School and a member of the Barberton Moose Lodge #759 and Slovak Catholic Sokol Assembly #167. Survivors include his parents John “Jack” Genet and Natalie Genet; brother Scott; and numerous cousins and friends. The family will receive...

Robert Walter Nolan passed away peacefully on November 22, 2018 at the age of 75.  He was preceded in death by his father Walter and is survived by his mother Selecta, sisters Frances (Paul) Nutter and Sharon Smith along with many nieces and nephews. Bob will always be remembered by those who loved him. Private services were held by the family.

WADSWORTH---Nick A. Antonino, 79, passed away November 17, 2018 at the Hospice of Medina County. Nick was born in Akron and had been a resident of Norton and Wadsworth. He was the owner of Qualiform Inc. which he founded in 1976. Nick was a proud graduate of St. Vincent High School and The University of Akron where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was also a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and a proud Army Veteran where he was stationed in Korea. Preceded in death...

 NORTON---Anthony (Tony) Trenta, passed away on November 15, 2018 at age 90.  He was born and grew up in Barberton and moved to Norton in 1968 where he resided until his death. Tony was employed by PPG Industries at the Barberton plant as well as several years at the Natrium, WV plant.  He worked at various positions retiring as Senior Construction Engineer after 45 years of service. Tony was a member of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, now Prince of Peace...