Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Nov 19, 2023

Helen Lenore Caynor, 84, died on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Rockynol Living in Akron Ohio. Helen was born in Gaines, West Virginia on December 27, 1938 to Charles Bennett and Lillian V (Jones) Bennett. The family moved to Rock Cave, West Virginia where she met her husband, Earl Ross Caynor, marrying him on June...

Nov 17, 2023

Joan M. (Durbin) Rothermel, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on November 17, 2023, surrounded by family. Joan was born on June 8, 1936, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, the oldest of 7 children, and later moved to Kenmore, Ohio, where she graduated from Kenmore High School in 1955. Joan worked at Akron City Hospital, until...

Nov 16, 2023

Molly C. Young, (nee Hite), 96, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023.

Aunt Molly, as she was known to everyone who met her, spent her life as a homemaker, not only providing a wonderful home for her husband of 62 years, Edwin, but also always ready to lend a helping hand...

Nov 13, 2023

Susie (Dangelo) Durieux, 98, passed away November 13, 2023. Sue was born in Akron where she had been a life resident and retired from P.P.G. Industries as an Executive Secretary. She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Barberton, the Red Hat Society, AARP and the Active Adult Center in Barberton. Sue...

Nov 10, 2023

J. Marilyn Swain, 94, passed away November 10, 2023.

Marilyn was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from the Ohio Brass Company after 35 years of service.

Preceded in death by her parents Warren and Hazel; brother Jack; and sister-in-law Helen; She is survived by her nieces Val...

Nov 1, 2023

Mary Josephine ‘Mary Jo’ (Izo) Nesitz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, at the age of 75 due to natural causes. Born on December 13th, 1947 to Frank and Josephine Izo, she was a lifelong Barberton resident. She was a Barberton graduate and after high school she entered the workforce, where she started...

Oct 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Zachary Dylan Merchant on October 30, 2023. Zachary was born on November 5, 2007 and was a vibrant and loving young man who touched the lives of everyone around him.  He is leaving behind a legacy of silliness, dedication, and harmony. His passion for...

Oct 29, 2023

Richard Myron Symanski  79, passed away on October 29, 2023 peacefully with his wife by his side who he’s spent the last 37 years adoring.

Richard always took pride in his home and was very meticulous about everything making Mary Lou the perfect match for him.  Richard served in the U.S.  Army from 1966 to...

Oct 25, 2023

Benjamin F. Bartram passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the age of 66 from pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Benjamin and Donna Bartram (née Moyer); and his brother, Robert Bartram. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Regina...

Oct 16, 2023

Joanne M. Naragon (Schake), 95, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023. Joanne was born in Barberton to the late John and Mary (Momchilov) Schake and was a life resident and graduate of Barberton High School. She married her high school sweetheart Harold “Hal” on October 10, 1948 and was devoted to him throughout their...

Oct 6, 2023

John Stephen “Jack” Hornacek, 82, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, on December 24, 1940, to the late John J. and Anne (Strazan) Hornacek. John graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1958 and went on to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to...

Oct 3, 2023

Brenda Kay (Headrick) McGee was born on October 15, 1957 to Elmer Sr. and Lois Headrick. Our mom lost her battle with cancer on October 3, 2023 and will be missed by many loved one.

Brenda loved to go fishing, gambling, fixing everything and anything and most of all loved her family. She was surrounded...

Oct 2, 2023

Margaret Frances Naizer (Okolish) passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023.  She was 97 years old and well on her way to 98.  Margaret was a lifelong resident of Barberton, Ohio having been born on December 15, 1925.  She grew up on Liberty Avenue in Barberton’s Slovenian community.  She was an early member and active participant of...

Sep 29, 2023

1 Timothy 6: 11-12

But thou, O man of God, flee

These things; and follow after

Righteousness, godliness, faith,

Love, patience, meekness

Russell J. Shaffer born March 2, 1948. (Joe) was born in Fairmont West...

Sep 21, 2023

John W. Copeland, 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2023.

John was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a proud Army Veteran who fought for his country in Vietnam. He retried from Goodyear in the IT Department. John loved to play euchre, fish, go whitewater rafting, go to amusement parks and...

Sep 8, 2023

Margaret M (Peggy) Herold

Peggy Herold, 64 of Wadsworth, OH passed away at Altercare of Wadsworth on Friday, September 8th, 2023 after a long illness.  She was born in Barberton, OH on February 23rd, 1959 to Joseph and Helen (Myers) Herold, both deceased. During her lifetime she had many jobs with her last...

Sep 7, 2023

Rose Marie Kondik, age 85, of Barberton, passed away on Thursday evening, September 7th, 2023 at Summa Barberton Hospice, following a brief illness.

She was born on July 23, 1938 in Barberton to the late Otto and Mary (Brncik) Miskie and lived all of her life in Barberton. She graduated from Barberton High School with...

Sep 5, 2023

William J. Sumer, "Bill", 79, passed away at Greenfield Estates in Copley on September 5, 2023 from complications of dementia. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. He retired from Ohio Bell after 31 years of service.

Preceded in death by his wife RaeAnn (Barlow); parents Stephen and...

Sep 2, 2023

Kathleen L. Eckel (nee Forst), 74, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023. Born in Barberton, she was a dedicated RN/CNN and ward clerk for 38 years with Fresenius Medical Care. Kathy was a member of American Legion 331 and the Eagles 2164, and also a member of First Lutheran Church of Barberton. She enjoyed bowling and...

Sep 2, 2023

D. Michael Meeker, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Mike was born in Barberton on June 20, 1949 to Dale and Doris Meeker.  He was a graduate of Norton High School and a long term resident of Barberton. Mike retired from Reiter Dairy in 2007 and continued his...