Joseph J. Wolfe
Jul 4, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Wolfe, cherished father figure, beloved friend and a beacon of light for many, peacefully went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 4, 2026 as loved ones were singing ‘It Is Well with My Soul’. Born on June 15, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, Joe was the beloved son of Steve and Mary (Biro) Wolfe. He...
John A. Seigfried
Jun 29, 2026
John A Seigfried, 73, passed away June 29, 2026.
John was born January 30,1953 in Barberton and graduated from Coventry High School, Class of 1971. He then enlisted into The United States Air Force and proudly served his country from November 8,1971 to November. 7,1975 where he finished as a SGT in Law Enforcement. John married his wife Barbara on Aug,14,1982. They...
Bron A. Thomas
Jun 22, 2026
Bron Andrew Thomas, 82, passed away June 22, 2026 at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls Assisted Living.
Bron was born in Barberton and was a resident of the Barberton/Norton area all his life. He retired from Schubert Industries as a Plant Manager. Bron a proud Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War and lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans.
Preceded in death...
John W. Gill
Jun 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John W. Gill, who passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 83.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, family man, and friend whose life was defined by hard work, faith, service, and love. He was the beloved husband of Rose Marie Gill, with whom he shared...
Debra L. Nicholas
Jun 14, 2026
Debra L. Nicholas, 57, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2026. After a long courageous battle with cancer.
Debra was born April 21,1969 in Akron, Ohio to Howard and Helen Werntz. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Debra enjoyed attending summer concerts, spending time at the beach, and...
Dorothy Mae Shaffer
Jun 12, 2026
With faith in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we announce that Dorothy Mae Shaffer entered eternal life on June 12, 2026, at the age of three months.
Known affectionately as “Dorothy Dot” by big sister Zelie, little Dorothy was sweet, snuggly, and a beacon of light to all who had the immense pleasure of meeting her.
Shortly after Dorothy’s birth...
Cynthia Raye Murphy
Jun 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce Cynthia Raye Murphy, age 78, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1948 in Massillon, Ohio. She is survived by her sons and their spouses Joseph (Lisa) Garrett, Robert (Jennifer) Garrett, Grandchildren Nick Garrett and Allison Garrett, Katie and Adam Steiner, and Chris and...
Deborah L. Wathey
Jun 9, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” L. Wathey, 60, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 9, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
Debbie was born November 18, 1965 and grew up in Norton, Ohio most of her life. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and friend to all. She liked to spend her days tinkering and restoring furniture, walking barefoot in the grass, and...
Delores M. Nixon
Jun 5, 2026
Delores Nixon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
Delores was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles, her son Steven, her father Howard, and siblings Donnie and Diane. She is survived by her mother Helen Werntz, her children Angela (Scott) Cart, Glen (Barbi) Nixon, 10 grandchildren and...
Hazel A. Bossert
May 26, 2026
Hazel Ann Bossert, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. Born on May 24, 1938, in Cranberry, West Virginia, Hazel lived a life filled with devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.
Hazel was a faithful and active member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Barberton, Ohio, where she found great joy in fellowship and service. Her...
Robert J. Kramer Jr.
May 25, 2026
Robert John Kramer Jr. aka Bob was born on Saturday, December 15, 1945, to Robert and Mary Kramer Sr. He was the oldest of four siblings. He passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Barberton, Ohio at the age of 80, with his bride and the love of his life, Dolores, by his side.
Bob always referred to his beloved...
David M. Yannuzzo
May 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Michael Yannuzzo on May 24, 2026. Born September 26, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, David lived a life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to his family.
He was the beloved son of the late Joseph Yannuzzo and Rosemary Zona, and a proud member of Local 17 Iron Workers...
Edwin C. Young Jr.
May 15, 2026
On May 15, 2026, after 100 years, 4 months, and 24 days, Edwin C. Young, Jr. — beloved veteran, musician, and the devoted uncle and brother-in-law at the center of our large and loving family — was reunited with his wife, Molly, in heaven. He passed peacefully at The Inn at CoalRidge in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Born in Akron, Ohio, and a...
Margaret R. Bird
May 14, 2026
Margaret Rose Bird, (nee Diamond), 79, passed away May 14, 2026.
Margaret was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life. She graduated from St. May’s High School and then from The University of Akron in 1971 with her teaching degree. Margaret went on to teach 4 years at Sacred Heart Grade School in Barberton, 41 years at...
Mary L. Kochis
May 9, 2026
Mary L. Kochis (nee Bolas) “Mary Lou” passed peacefully on May 9, 2026.
Mary was born in Akron, Ohio and was a life-long resident of Barberton. She retired from Springwall/ Schubert Industries after more than 42 years of dedicated service. She often recounted her fond memories from her career there. Mary was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and...
Marianne Maser
May 3, 2026
Marianne Maser, 92, passed away peacefully May 3, 2026 at The Inn at CoalRidge.
Marianne was born in Akron and was a Barberton resident most of her life. She worked at Barberton Citizens Hospital as a nursing assistant, R.E.M. Inc as a secretary and also Sears Dept. Store. Marianne was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where she sang...
Helen M. Deibel
May 2, 2026
Helen M. Deibel passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. She was born in Akron on August 25, 1937, to Anna and Angelo Kicelemos.
Helen and her beloved husband, John, shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.Helen had a deep love for her Catholic faith, to which she was called in 1958. She attended college while working at Carter-Jones. Over the years,...
Joseph S. Burza Sr.
May 1, 2026
Joseph S. Burza Sr, age 78, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away on May 1st.
He was born on May 20th, 1947, in Barberton, OH to Samuel and Bernadine Burza. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1965 and attended Stark State College.
Joe served in the United States Army, was a reserve officer for the Barberton Police Department and later...
Jeffrey E. Miller
Apr 29, 2026
Jeffrey Eugene Miller age 68 passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 29, 2026 with his wife and family by his side.
Jeff was the 8th sibling born to Harold and Deveda Carpenter Miller on May 24, 1957 in Barnesville, Ohio.
The family moved to Barberton in 1964, with Jeff attending Hazelwood Elementary, Portage Junior HIgh School and graduating from Barberton High School...
Dolores Wathey
Apr 22, 2026
Dolores (Arvay) Wathey, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and cherished friends. Born July 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Arvay. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ed Arvay, and her beloved husband, Benjamin Wathey Jr., whom she married in 1960.
Dolores...
