Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

Sep 1, 2023

Frank E. Kaplinski, 92, of Barberton passed away 9/1/23.  Born 3/25/31 to Frank and Anna Kaplinski.  Frank was a Veteran of the Army.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Joan, and many loved family members.

He is survived by his children, Ron Kaplinski and Loretta VonGunten. Grandchild, Kristen Powers. ...

Aug 26, 2023

Shirley M. Andrew, 83, passed away August 26, 2023 at Wadsworth Pointe.

Shirley was born in Monticello, Indiana. She was a resident of Barberton, where she was a Real Estate Agent and seamstress, owning Hemline USA.

Preceded in death by her parents Oakley and Shirley Flatt; and daughter Rebecca; She is survived by...

Aug 25, 2023

Patricia J. Johnson, 76, passed away August 25, 2023 at Altercare of Wadsworth. Patty was born in Barberton where she was a lifetime resident of the Barberton/Norton area. She was a member of the Norton Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Hilda Rudd; and brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Betty...

Aug 14, 2023

David L. Sandvik, 65, passed away August 14, 2023 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Demetia.

David was born and raised in Barberton where he graduated from Barberton High School in 1975. David then relocated to Littlefield, TX in the mid 90's where he was a diesel mechanic. Dave loved working on cars and...

Aug 8, 2023

Susan E. “Suzi” Prinzo, 71, of Wadsworth passed away August 8, 2023 at Wadsworth Pointe after battling long-term health issues. Suzi retired early from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company to care for her growing family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Her family meant everything to her. She...

Aug 7, 2023

Sharon L. Gray, 76, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.

Sharon was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked at JC Penney Co. She was also a lifelong member of The River of Life Church in Barberton.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Aug 3, 2023

Lorraine J. Ducar, 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday evening, August 03, 2023 following a period of declining health.

Born to the late Henry & Nellie Mushinski on June 21, 1930, Lorraine graduated from Barberton High School in 1948 and was a lifelong Barberton resident.  She was employed by...