All Obituaries

James S. Geig, 89, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Coventry Township and had been an area resident all his life. He was the owner of Home Care Appliance Service retiring after 40 years. Jim was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and a proud Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He loved cooking, fishing trips to Canada with his family, growing his Hungarian hot peppers and making homemade wine. Jim also had a great sense of...

Kenna Slaughter was born on July 6, 1968, to Larry and Carrie (Huegle) Slaughter and passed away on March 24, 2023. He loved life and anything fun.  Kenna also enjoyed fishing, hunting, drawing, bon fires, drinking, video games and playing guitar. Preceded in death by his father Larry Slaughter, and son Shane Slaughter. He is survived by his mother Carrie Slaughter; girlfriend Morgan Lawson and sisters Melissa and Heather Slaughter.  He also leaves his children, Zack Slaughter,...

Richard A. Swartz, 68, of Wadsworth, Ohio, was surrounded by his loving family as he passed away on March 24, after a brief but courageous fight with Pancreatic cancer. Rick was born October 30, 1954, in Medina, Ohio. A 1973 graduate of Medina Senior High School, Rick earned his Bachelor’s in Construction Technology from The University of Akron. He married his wife Joan (Swingle), also of Medina, in 1977, and they spent the majority of their 46 years of marriage living in Medina...

Patrick J. Canfora, 70, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 13, 2023. Pat was born March 17, 1952 to Vincent and Marion Canfora in Barberton where he attended school and played sports. He was a successful small business owner who loved to work. He often said God put him on earth to make the grass greener. Pat also enjoyed golf, drag racing, playing cards and most importantly spending times with his family and friends. He was a devoted member of St. Augustine Catholic...

Richard L. Getz, 80, passed away with his family by his side on March 2, 2023. Richard was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and worked at Barberton Electronics and Pinkerton Security. Preceded in death by his son-in-law Daniel Smosney; He is survived by his loving wife, Cecelia M. (nee Smith); sons Robert (Penny) Getz, Richard (Jodi) Getz and Jody Smith; daughter Brenda Smosney; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two brothers; three sisters; brother-in-law Harry...

Mary Puppo, 103, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023. Mary was born in Corning, New York, in 1919. After her marriage to Joseph Puppo, the couple moved to New Jersey in 1946, where they raised their family. Mary was multi-talented and held a number of different positions over her working life. Her first job was working in a library, and she also worked in retail and ultimately retired from the banking industry in 1982. After retirement, the couple moved to Norton, Ohio, to be closer to...

Rose Marie was born on August 5, 1951 and went home to the Lord on February 21, 2023 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Steve and Josephine (Ligas) Machek. She is survived by her stepdaughter Shelley (Jim) Porosky, stepson Erik (Allison) Lucas, brother Stephen (Sharon) Machek, sister Marlene Machek, grandchildren Grant and Nate, nephews Stephen Jr., Wayne and Thomas, niece Olivia (Jonathan) Pope and great nephew Lucas. She also leaves many cousins and...

Terrill "Terry" L. Hebb, (nee Fling), 72, passed away on February 13, 2023 with her family by her side. Terry was born August 31, 1950 in Weston, WV to the late Jack and Doris (Williams) Fling. She graduated from Barberton High School  and earned her degree in math and computer science from Purdue University. Terry was involved in band and as a majorette at BHS and Purdue University. She traveled the country with the band and had many wonderful experiences – even...

Alex Jeffrey Smith (A.J.) of Lakewood, OH formerly of Barberton, OH, passed away peacefully on February 17th after a courageous battle with cancer. A.J. was born September 22, 1991 in Aliquippa, PA and moved to Barberton in 1995. He graduated from Barberton High School in 2009 and went on to study criminal justice at the University of Akron. While he was in high school, A.J. joined the U.S. Army National Guard where he was trained as a military police officer and proudly served for six...

Norma was born on September 13, 1928.  She went peacefully to her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Caroline and John Genet, husband George and siblings Herman, Gerry and Lolita and granddaughter Kelly Ann.  Norma is survived by her brother Jack, sister-in-law Patty, children Linda(Chuck) Rammel, Geralyn (Ron) Frascone, George (Ron Waldron), John (Debbie), Vince (Kim), Rob (Wendy), Marty (Wendy) as well as 12 grandchildren, 21...