Kimberly Jean Bell

Kimberly Jean Bell, 61, a

lifelong resident of Barberton,

passed away November 4,

2016, after a short illness.

Kim was a beloved daughter,

sister and aunt to her four

nieces. She graduated in

1973 from Barberton High

School and worked many

years in retail sales for local

businesses, most recently

for Kohl's in Wadsworth. She

devoted countless hours

through the years as a

caregiver to family members,

including her grandfather and

greatgrandmother.

Aunt Kim

was especially dedicated to

her nieces and could often be

seen in the stands at Copley

girls' sports cheering them on

in basketball, volleyball,

soccer and softball. An

animal lover all her life, she

was often known to care for

neighborhood strays and was

also a member of the

National Wildlife Federation.

Kim is survived by her mother

and father, Shirley and Jack

Bell of Barberton; her sisters,

Robin Bell and Sherry

McCullough (John); and her

nieces, Kelly McCullough,

Kendra McCullough, Hannah

Fish and Emma Fish.

At her request, no service will

be held. However, a

celebration of Kim's life will

be held on December 10,

2016 from 68

P.M. at the

First Hungarian Benefit

Society, Barberton.

Contributions in memory of

Kim may be made to the

National Wildlife Federation

at www.nwf.org.