All Obituaries

Frank E. Kaplinski, 92, of Barberton passed away 9/1/23.  Born 3/25/31 to Frank and Anna Kaplinski.  Frank was a Veteran of the Army.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Joan, and many loved family members.                      He is survived by his children, Ron Kaplinski and Loretta VonGunten. Grandchild, Kristen Powers.  Great Grandchild, Nathan Powers. Sister, Clara Pokopac....

Kathleen L. Eckel (nee Forst), 74, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023. Born in Barberton, she was a dedicated RN/CNN and ward clerk for 38 years with Fresenius Medical Care. Kathy was a member of American Legion 331 and the Eagles 2164, and also a member of First Lutheran Church of Barberton. She enjoyed bowling and reading books. Survived by her husband Bob, brother Randy (Janet),daughter Jennifer, son Larry (Angie), son-in-law Todd, stepdaughters Renee, Bobby, stepson Sean,...

John W. Copeland, 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2023.  John was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a proud Army Veteran who fought for his country in Vietnam. He retried from Goodyear in the IT Department. John loved to play euchre, fish, go whitewater rafting, go to amusement parks and spend time time with friends and family at cookouts and attend his children's activities. Preceded in death by his wife Melissa; father Warren; mother Marie; stepfather...

Joanne M. Terrion, age 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Monday morning, June 26, 2023 due to natural causes. She was born on August 19, 1947 in Akron, to the late Francis “Bud” and Jennie (Bischak) Terrion, and has lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of her adult life. Joanne graduated from Norton High School with the class of 1965 and then obtained her diploma in Nursing from Akron General Medical Center. She later attended college in Florida and Oregon and obtained her...

Margaret M (Peggy) Herold   Peggy Herold, 64 of Wadsworth, OH passed away at Altercare of Wadsworth on Friday, September 8th, 2023 after a long illness.  She was born in Barberton, OH on February 23rd, 1959 to Joseph and Helen (Myers) Herold, both deceased. During her lifetime she had many jobs with her last employment being with Team Health. She leaves to mourn her passing, sister Kathy Patton, brother Bill Herold, brothers and sister-in-laws Pat and Joellen Herold, Joe and...

William J. Sumer, "Bill", 79, passed away at Greenfield Estates in Copley on September 5, 2023 from complications of dementia. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. He retired from Ohio Bell after 31 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife RaeAnn (Barlow); parents Stephen and Eileen; and sister Patricia Baughman; He is survived by his son William Jr. (Brenda); granddaughters Michelle Sumer (fiancé Thomas) and Melissa (Zack)...

Rose Marie Kondik, age 85, of Barberton, passed away on Thursday evening, September 7th, 2023 at Summa Barberton Hospice, following a brief illness. She was born on July 23, 1938 in Barberton to the late Otto and Mary (Brncik) Miskie and lived all of her life in Barberton. She graduated from Barberton High School with the Class of 1956. She married Daniel Kondik on February 3, 1962 at SS C&M Church in Barberton, and they have been happily married for the last 61 years. Rose Marie...

D. Michael Meeker, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Mike was born in Barberton on June 20, 1949 to Dale and Doris Meeker.  He was a graduate of Norton High School and a long term resident of Barberton. Mike retired from Reiter Dairy in 2007 and continued his work at Meeker's Taxidermy until March 2023.  He was a member of St. Augustine Church, an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved camping at Tappan Lake! Mike is preceeded in death by his son,...

Susan E. “Suzi” Prinzo, 71, of Wadsworth passed away August 8, 2023 at Wadsworth Pointe after battling long-term health issues. Suzi retired early from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company to care for her growing family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Her family meant everything to her. She was selfless and took care of everyone ahead of herself. Suzi showed her love in so many ways. She was an amazing cook perfecting many...

Patricia J. Johnson, 76, passed away August 25, 2023 at Altercare of Wadsworth. Patty was born in Barberton where she was a lifetime resident of the Barberton/Norton area. She was a member of the Norton Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Hilda Rudd; and brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Betty Rudd; She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Larry; son John C. (Hallie); and grandchildren Steven, Jacob and Evelyn. She was a loving wife, mother and...