All Obituaries

Robert Edward Andreyka (Bob) 87, passed away Friday, February 26th, 2021, in Plano, Texas. Born on October 21,1933 in Barberton, Ohio, to Joseph and Elizabeth Andreyka, he was the youngest of 11 children.  The son of immigrant parents, Bob spoke Slovak at home and English elsewhere, often acting as translator for his mother and father. First in his heart was his surviving wife Mary Ann Andreyka (née Obreza), with whom he shared 63 years; his four loving children, Robert...

COPLEY/BARBERTON---Lawrence S. Hornacek, 77, passed away April 22, 2021 after one year of declining health. Larry was born in Barberton and was a proud graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School Class of 1962 and The University of Akron, where he was a member of the TKE Fraternity. He was employed by Barberton City Schools for 31 years as a teacher and administrator.   Preceded in death by his parents John and Anne; sister-in-law Kristine Hornacek; and brother-in-law's Joe Getz and...

CLINTON---Margaret Sarah (Glancy) Virostko, 86, passed away April 15, 2021 at The Village at St. Edward. Margaret was a life resident of Clinton and a member of the former St. George Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul; and parents John and Mary Glancy. Margaret is survived by her niece and nephews Stephanie, Matthew, Michael and Victor LiCause. Private Funeral Services will take place with burial at Clinton Cemetery. If you want to remember Paul and Margaret, do...

NEW FRANKLIN---Mark J Haynes, 62 years passed away after a tragic accident at his home, on March 29, 2020. He was employed by Schwebel's Baking Company, in Youngstown, Ohio, where he was a Maintenance Supervisor. Mark was an avid hunter and lover of nature. He loved his family, friends, co-workers and especially his dogs. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Adele. son, Todd (Tiffany) Haynes, Nolan, Maddux; son, Mitchell (Andrea) Haynes, Alexis, Taylor; daughter Amy Bloomfield,...

BARBERTON---Patricia S. Coon, 76, passed away April 8, 2021. Patricia was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. She was active as a PTA mom and grandma for many years at Johnson Elementary and enjoyed gardening and crafting. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and Betty McElhaney; and sister Mary Ellen Clauss; She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, William C.; son William Jr.; daughter Sylvia (Carl) Hauenstein; grandchildren William III, Chelsea,...

BARBERTON---Nancy A. Conner, 87, passed away April 2, 2021. Nancy was born in Cuyahoga Falls and had been a Clinton/Barberton resident all her life where she retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services after 29 years. She was a loving mom, grandma and great-grandmother. Nancy was preceded in death by her husbands Jack Hakin, Francis Sayle and Eugene Conner. She is survived by her daughters Candy (Chris) Marshall and Deborah Frattaroli (Anthony Crea); six grandchildren; 16...

BARBERTON---Sue L. Debevec, 79, passed away March 31, 2021. Sue was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She retired from North Akron Savings Bank and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Myrtle Petrie; She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James E.; sons Jim (Kelly), Mick (Carla) and Tim (Christine); daughter Diana (Dean) Kohmann; grandchildren Austin, Leigh, Allie, Michael, Macy, Chelsea, Abbey and Katie...

PERRY TOWNSHIP---Maureen E. Dudley, (nee Genet), 70, passed away peacefully with her children by her side. Maureen was born in Barberton and has been a Canton area resident most of her life where she worked at Mercy Medical Center.  She was a graduate of Barberton High School and a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. She loved quilting and sewing and was a member of the Cascade Quilt Guild of Akron. Maureen loved being surrounded by her family but most of all enjoyed being a...

Elizabeth “Betty” H. Bailey, 87, passed away on March 27, 2021. Betty was born in Akron, OH and spent most of her life living in both Akron as well as Gulfport/Biloxi, MS. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles L. Bailey and son Michael L. Bailey. Betty is survived by daughters Theresa (Randy) Puffinbarger of Clinton, OH and Deborah Davis of Albuquerque, NM; sons Charles J. Bailey of Akron, OH and Harold (Becky) Bailey of Gulfport, MS. She also leaves behind 11...

BARBERTON---Fred Charles Oyler, 83, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 with his children by his side. Born September 18, 1937 he was immensely proud of his Barberton and Ohio roots. Fred was preceded in death by parents Bill and Isabel Oyler, sister Janice Underation, nephew Marc Underation, and former wife Sandra Ries. Left to celebrate his life are his children Denise (Ray) Blackert, Jeffrey Oyler, Wendy Oyler Welsh, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, fur-baby Rudy, and a host...