BARBERTON---On December 28th, 2013, Richard E McKee, passed away after a brief illness. Richard was a longtime resident of Barberton, served in the US Navy on the USS Breckinridge during the Korean War, and retired from the US Postal Service. He was an active member of the Barberton Moose and a life member of the VFW. Richard was preceded in death by his loving parents, Robertine and Ralph, his baby brother Bobby, sister Shirley Klein of Houston, TX and stepson Wm D Van Cleave. He leaves behind his loving wife Ilene (Barcus) of 30 years, sister Pam (Don) Gray, five nephews and one niece from May, TX, cousin Terry (Charlotte) Pickenpaugh of Ellet, numerous relatives in the Caldwell & Akron/Canton area of Ohio. Stepchildren; Terry (Debbie) Van Cleave of North Canton, Karen (Bill) Stewart of Fort Mill, SC, and Randy Van Cleave of Barberton. Eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren in Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina. Special thanks to the caregivers at St. Luke's Lutheran Community of North Canton & Crossroads Hospice. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 4-6 P.M. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MooseHeart or a Veterans organization of your choice.
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