April S. (Croskey) Rose
Oct 12, 2025
April S. Rose, 67, went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025.
She will be missed by her family and loved ones. She was a true beauty inside and out with lots of charisma. April always knew how to light up a room. She will be missed and forever loved but a...
Ryan Michael Walker
Oct 9, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Ryan Michael Walker on October 9, 2025, at age 37, surrounded by his family. Ryan was a light in our lives, remembered for his boundless kindness, generous spirit, and the warmth he brought to everyone around him.
Ryan, who was born on January 30, 1988, in Akron, Ohio, grew...
Charleen F. (Franzen) Winemiller
Sep 30, 2025
Charleen F. Winemiller (nee Franzen), 94, passed away September 30, 2025 at Knoxville Landing in Knoxville, TN.
Charleen was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life until recently moving to Knoxville. She was a dedicated member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Barberton.
Preceded in death by her...
Kathleen M. (Williams) Henry
Sep 27, 2025
Kathleen M. Henry (nee Williams), 67, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Summa Barberton Hospital from a sudden illness.
Kathleen was born May 11, 1958 in Akron, Ohio and had been a resident of the area her entire life and was currently residing in Barberton, Ohio. She was retired from many professions, including...
Karen S. (Smith) Mcclure
Sep 24, 2025
Karen McClure (Smith) 65, passed away peacefully on Sept 24, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on Sept 20, 1960 to Howard and Mary Smith whom has preceded her in death as well as her sisters Christine and Betty.
Karen leaves behind her loving husband of 29 years Jeff McClure, her siblings Dorothy, Norma, William...
Eugene K. Harhay
Sep 22, 2025
Eugene K. Harhay, 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 22, 2025. Born in Barberton, Ohio, Eugene lived a long and full life defined by devotion to his loved ones, service to his country, and a love of life’s many joys.
A proud veteran, Eugene served in the United States Navy...
Catherine A. (Simons) Yeager
Sep 11, 2025
Catherine Ann Yeager (Simons), 57, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Cathy was born in Barberton OH on August 16, 1968. She was a lifelong resident and graduated from Barberton High School in 1986. Cathy was a hairdresser for over 40 years.
Cathy is preceded in death by her father and mother,...
Ronald Joe Fling
Sep 10, 2025
Ronald Joe Fling passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on September 10, 2025.
Joe, as he preferred to be called, is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Colleen (Woofter) Fling; children Greg (Michele) Fling and Lisa (Tom) Tallant; grandchildren Mathew (Renee) Fling, Lauren (Eddie) Domitrovich, Jacob (Miranda) Fling, and Lucas Tallant;...
Cecelia E. O'Brien
Sep 9, 2025
Cecelia E. O'Brien passed away September 9, 2025 with family at her side. She was born June 23, 1937 to Francis and Elizabeth (Herold) O'Brien. She lived 85 years of her life in Barberton, until she moved to Doylestown. Cecelia was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she valued offering Holy Hours. She graduated...
David "Dave" H. Spearing
Aug 28, 2025
David "Dave", H. Spearing, 74, passed away August 28, 2025.
He was an avid Tribe fan attending 35+ consecutive home openers. He enjoyed trips to MGM Northfield Park, playing Double Diamond Deluxe Slots ! He worked for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and retired after 30+ years of service.
He is survived by...
Marcia L. Jordan
Aug 23, 2025
Marcia Jordan, 87, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Heritage Crossings Memory Care Community. She was born February 3, 1938 in Millersburg, Ohio to Elbert and Dorthea Jordan.
Marcia was the most creative and interesting person you would want to meet and she will be dearly missed. She resided in Akron most of her...
James "Jim" J. Herold
Aug 19, 2025
James J. Herold, lovingly known as “Jim” passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 19, 2025. Born in Barberton, Ohio on July 24, 1937, Jim was one of nine children of Joseph and Mary (Stevenson) Herold.
A proud graduate of Barberton High School (Class of 1955), Jim went on to serve...
Paul J. Karson Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
Paul J. Karson Jr., 87, passed away August 17, 2025. Paul was born in Barberton where he was a life resident, proudly served his country in the Navy, and retired as a USPS letter carrier. He was an inspiring and devoted father, grandfather, and great- grandfather.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife of...
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Birli-Green
Aug 3, 2025
Our Precious Cousin Kathleen “Kathy” M. Birli-Green, 72, passed away August 3, 2025.
Kathy was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from the City of Barberton. She was a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1970 and also The University of Akron. She volunteered at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic...
Wayne Kaser
Aug 2, 2025
Wayne Kaser, 84, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Margaret Kaser.
Wayne is survived by his children: Dan (Debi) Kaser of Jeanette, PA; Cheryl (AJ) of Cleveland, OH; and David (Amy) Kaser of Wadsworth, OH. He was...
Billie J. Ball
Jul 25, 2025
Billie Joann Ball, 68, passed away July 25, 2025.
Billie was born in Akron to the late William and Wanda Ball.
Per her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Kimberley A. (Pappas) Miller
Jul 19, 2025
Kimberley ”Kim” Ann Miller (Pappas), 66, passed away in the early morning hours of July 19, 2025 at home on Miller Pond in Norton, Ohio completing her six-year journey of her diagnosis of appendix cancer in 2019.
Her first cancer diagnosis, breast cancer, came in 2014 on April 17th, exactly five years to the day...
William J. Winebrenner
Jul 15, 2025
William (Bill) Joseph Winebrenner, 89 of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday July 15, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born August 30, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Carl and Lucy Winebrenner.
Bill graduated from Barberton High School and proudly served his country as a United...
Stanley J Flower
Jul 13, 2025
Stanley Joseph Flower
Loving, devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, went to his heavenly home on July 13, 2025. He was born August 10, 1941 in Copley, Ohio. His absence in our daily lives will be filled with our many wonderful memories we each have of him.
He spent most of his...
E. "Mickey" Michael Lukats
Jul 12, 2025
E. Michael (Mickey) Lukats, 75, of Wadsworth, OH, passed away suddenly on July 12, 2025. Born on February 18, 1950, to Dr. Elmer and Erma Lukats. He was a longtime resident of Barberton, OH, and spent many cherished years at his vacation home in Hessel, MI.
Mickey was the devoted husband of Becky Lukats for...
