All Obituaries

NORTON---William "Bill" Hauser, 83, passed away peacefully at home Sunday March 22, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, of 53 years and his son Bill. He is survived by his sons Bob (Judy), Gary, Tom (Chris), Terry (Anne) & Greg and his daughter Cindy and Daughter-in law Shelly Kellar (Marty). He is also survived by grandchildren Claire Smith (Brian), John, Phillip, Dustin Bloomfield (Susan), Mike Bloomfield, Eisen Campo, Emily Rokakis (Nick), Abby, Olivia,...

BARBERTON---George A. Shultz, passed away March 21 surrounded by his family, from complications from COPD. He was born on July 13, 1941 and was a life resident of Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School, Class of 1959. He was raised and preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Grace Shultz; mother and father-in-law Helen and John Pogwizd; and brothers-in-law Robert and Ronald Pogwizd. He will be missed by his wife of 53 years, Patricia; sons Todd, Paul and Dean...

BARBERTON---Margaret Lesney, (nee Ward), 91, passed away March 20, 2020 at Manor Care of Barberton. Margaret was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. Preceded in death her husband Walter; parents Thomas and Nellie; grandson Tim Velloney; and eight brothers and sisters; She is survived by her sons Gary and Jim Lesney; daughters Judy Suboticki and Susan Burroughs; Eight grandchildren; Eleven great-grandchildren; Eight...

NORTON-- (Loyal Oak)---Charles (Chuck) Ehrich passed away Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 in Barberton, Ohio at the age of 77. He was born February 19th, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Gladys (Hughes) and Elton Ehrich.  A motorcycle advocate, Chuck belonged to as many as 3 sidecar motorcycle clubs at one time.  He enjoyed traveling, camping, poker runs and his family.  He served in the US Navy for nearly 6 years and while stationed in the Azore Islands (Terceira Island) for more two years...

NORTON---Clyde E. Bloomfield, 80, passed away March 6, 2020. Clyde was born in Black Fork Junction, OH and had been a Barberton/Norton resident most of his life. He worked at Rockwell Mfg. for 30 years and retired from Packaging Corp of America. Survivors include his loving wife Alice F. (nee Jernigan); sons Clyde Jr. (Carole) and Gregory (Leahann); daughter Teresa (Terry) Michaels; Seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother Virgil Bloomfield; and...

NORTON---Rita Jean (Zema) Benya passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Norton, Ohio at the age of 90. She was born Dec 14, 1929 in Barberton, Ohio to Mary (Herzak) and John K. Zema.  Her entire life revolved around her Byzantine Catholic Faith and her family. She was a lifelong member of St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church; dedicated 60 years of her life as choir director, a member of the Altar Society and one of the Catering Managers.  Instrumental in producing 3 CD’s of the...

BARBERTON---Alverta Smith, 95, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 29, 2020. Alverta was born in Lancaster, PA and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. She retired from Ideal Drapery after 30 years and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Alverta was an avid quilter and loved gardening. Preceded in death by her husband Henry; and parents Levi and Minnie Swigart; She is survived by her daughters Myrna Westfall, Peggy Finley and Gail (Vince) Lauter; son...

Alice Ann Morisak, (nee Krasovic), was born on May 15th, 1949, and passed away on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020. Alice was born in Barberton and lived most of her life as a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado where she was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Parish. Alice loved spending time with and caring for her family and absolutely adored being a grandmother. She had a strong and loving relationship with God and lived every moment of her life with complete and unwavering faith. She was...

BARBERTON---Phyllis Peresta (nee Cleckner), 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 23, 2020. Phyllis was born in Doylestown and had been a resident of the Clinton and Barberton area all her life where she was a member of Columbia United Church of Christ. Phyllis enjoyed traveling, attending concerts, sewing and crocheting. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John, who passed away on February 23, 1997;...

BARBERTON---Ludmelia “Milly” Spetich, (nee Ocepek), 96, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020. Milly was born in Jenny Lind, AK and was a Barberton resident most of her life. She was a cook for many years at Hopocan Gardens and was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where she was active in the choir. Milly was also a member of S.N.P.J Lodge 626 and the Domovina Lodge. Preceded in death by her husband John; four brothers and one sister; She is survived by...