Jesus Manuel Reveron
Oct 4, 2026
Jesus M. Reveron, 80, passed away October 4, 2026 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
Jesus was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and was an area resident most of his life. He retired from the Cleveland Police Department from the mounted Police Division. Jesus was also a proud Marine Corp Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
Jesus is survived by his...
Ruth Marie Emerson
Sep 25, 2026
Ruth peacefully left this life to spend eternity with her Lord on September 25, 2026, while surrounded by her sons and a daughter-in-law.
Ruth was born in Lorain, Ohio on December 9, 1947, to Harold J. Daigneau and Evelyn P. Daigneau (Brown). After Harold was done with his tour in WWII, they bought a nice new house in Lorain. While she...
Elizabeth Ann Cameron
Oct 4, 2026
Elizabeth A. Cameron, 85, passed away October 4, 2026 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton.
Memorial Services and full obituary are pending.
Betty A. Gombasky
Sep 30, 2026
Betty A. Gombasky, 77, passed away September 30, 2026 at Merriman Care Community in Akron.
Betty was born in Bedford, Ohio and lived most of her life in Barberton where she worked at Summa Hospital.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband David in 2008. She is survive by her loving son Scott C.; sisters-inlaw Peggy (Bob) Wise and Chris (Mike)...
Michealine J. Miller
Sep 26, 2026
Michealine J. Miller, 77, passed away on September 26, 2026. Born in Barberton, Ohio, Michealine made her home in Norton for most of her life.
Michealine dedicated her career to caring for others as a registered nurse at Barberton Hospital. Her years in nursing reflected the caring and compassionate person she was and allowed her to make a difference in the...
Jerry K. Fassnacht
Sep 25, 2026
Jerry Kenneth Fassnacht, 83, passed away Friday September 25, 2026 in the presence of his loved ones.
He was born on July 31, 1943, in Barberton, Ohio, to parents Gerald Thomas and June Marie Fassnacht.
Jerry graduated from Norton High School class of ‘61. He attended Kent State University graduating in 1965, from there he entered the Army as a 2nd Lt....
Ricky A. Mikolay
Sep 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ricky A. Mikolay on September 18, 2026 at the age of 70 (or forever 57 to some). Ricky is survived by his wife Anna Mikolay (Zastawnik) and his 3 daughters, Meghan Turner (Mikolay) (Jeffrey Turner), Krista Mikolay (Daniel Patterson) and Ashley Mikolay (James Patton). He leaves behind 2 Grandchildren...
Karen L. Lohan
Sep 16, 2026
Karen L. Lohan, 83, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on April 19, 1943, Karen was the beloved daughter of the late Pete and Grace King. On January 22, 1966, she married her devoted husband, John K. Lohan, beginning a 55 year partnership and family journey that touched seven decades.
Karen was a passionate educator who shaped...
Melvin H. Hostetler
Sep 11, 2026
Melvin H. Hostetler, 94, passed away on September 11, 2026 surrounded by his family.
He enjoyed bringing kindness to all his situations and relationships.
Mel's primary occupation for 40 years was a maintenance Head Carpenter position at Akron City Hospital (now Summa), where he made many fond relationships and was highly respected for his talents.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents;...
Eleanor J. Leguillon
Sep 9, 2026
Eleanor J. Leguillon, 94, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026.
Eleanor was born and raised in Barberton and was an area resident all of her life. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Eleanor loved Polka Music, dancing and also sharing her love of Polkas through her weekly requests for her family and friends to the radio station...
Kerry L. Duncan
Sep 7, 2026
Kerry L. Duncan, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7th, 2026 with his loving wife, Tamara, by his side. Born in Akron on February 25th, 1953, to the late E. Lee and E. Jean Duncan. Kerry graduated from Manchester High School and attended Walsh College where he earned a degree in Accounting. He dedicated over 20 years...
Donna L. Lattea
Sep 3, 2026
Heaven received another angel. Donna Lee Lattea, 83, passed away surrounded by love. Born in Acosta, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of Olen and Bernadine Harvey. She was the seventh of ten children and grew up surrounded by the love, laughter, and bonds that come with being part of a large family.
On November 6, 1965, Donna married the love...
Jerry L. Farrar
Sep 1, 2026
Jerry Farrar, 91, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026. He was born July 1, 1935 in Millersburg, OH to Lillian and George Farrar. He graduated from Barberton High School. Jerry was a proud Marine, serving during the Korean War, and was stationed at Twenty Nine Palms, CA. He had been employed by Topps Vending and retired from Akron Paint...
Rusty J. Russ
Aug 31, 2026
Rusty J. Russ, 75, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 31, 2026.
Russ was born in Akron and was a longtime resident of Coventry Township. He had an extreme love of music, gardening and planting flowers around his yard. He was a fan of Coventry and Barberton baseball and loved being a part of the Coventry Township Community where...
Ronald V. Vargo Sr.
Aug 25, 2026
Ronald V. Vargo Sr., 79, passed away August 25, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
Ron was born December 19, 1946 in Barberton to John Sr. and Helen Vargo. He was the third oldest of four children which included his brothers John Jr. and Vic and sister Linda.
Ron was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a lifelong resident...
Michelle L Kincaid
Aug 21, 2026
Michelle L. Kincaid, 56, passed away August 21, 2026. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after her long battle with cancer. Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and after being in remission for five years she was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2023. She was born May 9, 1970 in Providence, Rhode Island. Michelle is preceded...
Daniel D. Funari
Aug 20, 2026
Daniel Funari August 21, 1970 – August 20, 2026
Daniel Funari passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026, just one day shy of his 56th birthday.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Daniel lived a life shaped by curiosity, service, and deep connection. More than anything else, he was a devoted son, husband, father, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by...
Barbara J. Owen
Aug 15, 2026
Barbara Jean Owen, 70, passed away in her home on August 15, 2026.
Barbara was born on June 28 in Barberton, Ohio, to Daniel and Agnes Kupar. She graduated from Barberton High School and worked for more than 40 years in IT Support at Summa Health System before retiring.
Barbara was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She is...
MaryAnn F. Smrdel
Aug 13, 2026
MaryAnn Smrdel (née Cesen), age 94, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 after a long, joyful life. She was born on September 22, 1931 in Cleveland OH to parents Peter and Frances Cesen. She married Frank B Smrdel on November 26, 1953 and the two built a beautiful life together in Barberton, Ohio enjoying 64 years happily married until...
Frank L. Spetich Jr.
Aug 7, 2026
Frank Spetich Jr. 78 of Barberton sadly passed away August 7,2026 after a brief battle with lung cancer.
Frank was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and dog Toby. He also loved playing Polka music. He played with different bands and had his own band for over 60 years. He started his first...
