All Obituaries

BARBERTON---Steven D. Sanford, 77, passed away January 20, 2020 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Steven was born in Barberton to the late Robert and Leona Sanford. He was a graduate of Barberton High School and retired from the U.S. Army as a Captain after 26 years of service. He served in the Vietnam War. Steve was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, and avid coin collector and a member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. He is survived by his loving wife Ursula; sons...

DOYLESTOWN---James R. Juersivich, 78, passed away on January 13, 2020 at the Windsor House in Doylestown. Jim was an avid computer programmer for companies such as Ohio Edison, Diebold, Rockwell International and Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He also served as a Reserve for the Ohio National Guard. Jim loved to play the saxophone and enjoyed a good game of chess. Jim was born to Joseph and Mary Juersivich of Akron. He leaves behind his son, Jim (Suzanne), daughters Julie (Watts)...

BARBERTON---Theodore ‘Ted’ Bailey passed away on January 11, 2020 at 89 years old at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman. He had been in declining health for several years. He was the lone survivor of his siblings which included seven brothers and two sisters. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Betty. Ted was born in Akron and with the exception of the years he proudly served in the Air Force, he lived in the area. He retired from Goodrich in 1986 but went...

David R Nixon, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Saturday 1/11/2020 at 5:45 PM.  David was born in Barberton, OH and he resided in OH most of his life.  He worked at B.F. Goodrich and owned his own gas station in Wadsworth, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Marguerite (Jean) Nixon, brother Chuck, brother-in-law Tim Reedy and nephew Steve, as well as his animal companions Max and Gabe.  David is survived by his sister Sandra (Sandi) and brother-in-law...

Gregory Edward Cummings, 57, of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Greg enjoyed taking rides on his Harley and watching all things NASCAR. With his wife, Shelia, he loved hosting their friends for a day of backyard barbeque and swimming in the pool. He enjoyed all things sunny and outdoors. Greg was a loving and genuine husband, father, and friend to many. Greg was born in Akron, Ohio to Bill and Rose (Pivar) Cummings on December 5, 1962. Greg is...

On January 6, 2020, God called His earthly angel home to heaven.  Janet Marie Weigand, 55, passed away peacefully after a short, but courageous, battle with bone marrow cancer. Janet was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 20, 1964.  She attended Our Lady of the Elms Grade School and graduated from Weaver High School.  Janet worked for Summit DD in various capacities for over 25 years and retired in 2019 after the workshops closed.  Her greatest joy was helping others less...

Infant Laveigha Jane Shanes, 1 year old, entered into God’s hands on January 5, 2020. Her precious soul was preceded in death by her grandfathers Shawn D. Brannon and Thomas J. Shanes; and grandmother Connie Kaufman. She will be forever remembered by her loving parents Erin M. Brannon and James H. Shanes; brothers Thomas Cook, Aiden Womack, Kelton Womack, Grayson Shanes and Joe Shanes; sister Cameron Shanes; grandmothers Jean Brannon and Dee Shanes; and numerous other...

BARBERTON---Thomas S. Rasicci, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 5, 2020. Tom was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident most of his life. He retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 47 ½ years of service. Tom was a faithful member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he was active in the Holy Hour Program, taught Catechism and volunteered at the Parish for various activities. He was also part of the R.O.M.E.O. group. Tom was also a proud Army...

NORTON---Sgt. Gerald C. Wise Sr., 80, passed away at his residence on January 3, 2020. Jerry was born in Akron and was a graduate of Norton High School. He was a previous member of Sherman Church and currently a member of Southwest Church of Christ in Barberton. Jerry retired as a Sergeant after 42 years from the Summit County Sheriff Dept. He was a member of the Blue Knights and F.O.P. Lodge 139 where he was an office holder and did the fundraising for the annual basketball game against the...

NORTON---Kathleen Jean Aman (nee Bell) passed away at home on December 24, 2019 at the age of 85. Kathleen was born on April 13, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to Katherine and Peter Bell. She graduated from St. Vincent’s High School in 1952, and graduated from Ursuline College, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1956, with a bachelor’s degree in education. Kathleen and Sylvester “Joe” Aman were married in 1964 and shared a wonderful life for 50 years. Kathleen taught English at St....