Michael J. Crow
Jan 18, 2023
Michael J. Crow, 40, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2023. He was currently employed by Cornwell Quality Tools. Michael had a beautiful soul, a heart of gold, and was loved by many.
He is survived by his father and mother, Robert and Diane Crow, brother Mark (Kim), sister Melanie (Burt), and special sister Jenni...
David M. Timura
Jan 16, 2023
David M. Timura, 78, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023.
David was born in Ernest, PA and had been an area resident most of his life. He worked for AT&T as an electronic technician, taught Jiu-jitsu for over 30 years and worked as a Sheriff’s Deputy. David was a proud Marine Corp Veteran having...
Emily J. (Acker) Meckes
Jan 11, 2023
Emily Jeanette Meckes passed peacefully from this earthly life and into the arms of her Loving Savior on Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
Emily was born July 23, 1939 in Connellsville, PA. She graduated from Connellsville High School in 1957. She moved to Akron OH in 1962 and worked for Goodyear...
Alice M. (Stenger) Jovanov
Jan 10, 2023
Alice Marie Stenger Anderson Jovanov passed to the next life on January 10, 2023. Alice was born July 11, 1928 in Barberton where she resided her entire life. She was a graduate of Barberton High School of 1946. Alice was a life-long member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was in the choir for...
Dennis C. Otanicar
Jan 9, 2023
Dennis Charles Otanicar, a lifelong resident of Barberton, passed away January 9, 2023 at the age of 76.
He was an Army Veteran and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. He had been in frail health, suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for decades. Despite his health problems, he still managed to enjoy his tractors, cars,...
Kenneth D. Wilson
Jan 6, 2023
Kenneth Doyle Wilson,67, of Ellet, passed away January 6, 2023 at his home after a year and a half battle with cancer.
Kenneth was born August 12, 1955 to Helen and Robert D. Wilson in Grantsville, WV. Ken was a proud father and a doting grandfather and loved his children and grandchildren beyond measure.
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Shirley I. (Rizor) Felean
Jan 5, 2023
Shirley I. Felean, nee Rizor, 83 passed away with her family by her side on January 5, 2023. Shirley was born in Barberton and was an area resident all her life. She retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg after 30 plus years of service and was a member of Lighthouse Church in Cuyahoga Falls....
Magdalena Gartner
Jan 1, 2023
Magdalena Gartner, "Lena", 74, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2023.
Lena was born in Hallein, Austria and had been a Norton resident most of her life where she graduated from Norton High School. She retired from the First National Bank and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
Preceded in...
Kathryn J. (Fowler) Schrader
Dec 28, 2022
Kathryn J. Schrader, 85, passed away December 28, 2022 at the Village of St. Edward at Green.
Kathryn was born in Birch River, WV and had been a longtime resident of Green. She worked at Columbia Chemical Credit Union and was a faithful member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Akron.
Kathy loved to...
Ronald J. Horvath
Dec 28, 2022
Ronald J. Horvath, 72, passed away December 28, 2022 at his residence.
Ron was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. He retired from BWXT and worked at the Babcock and Wilcox Company as well as Goodyear Aerospace. He was a member of the Barberton Slovene Center and Barberton Moose Lodge where he...
Gladys L. (Harmon) Parsons
Dec 26, 2022
Gladys L. Parsons, 90, passed away December 26, 2022. Gladys was born in Indiana, PA and had been an area resident all her life where she worked at Marshall’s Dept. Store and Ritzman Pharmacy. She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and VFW Post 1066. Preceded in death by her husband Mike;...
Juanita K. (Kidd) Heinbuch
Dec 24, 2022
Juanita K. Heinbuch, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday December 24, 2022 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
Juanita was born in Rock Creek, Tennessee to Don L. Kidd and Violet R. Kidd. She resided in Akron, Ohio for most of her life where she was a 40-year-long employee of Sears in...
Jeffrey A. Lysiak
Dec 24, 2022
Jeffrey A. Lysiak, 38, passed away December 24, 2022.
Jeff would like you to know that his work is now complete. He was a tireless worker, and if you are reading this, Jeff’s work touched you at some point along your journey.
Jeff grew up in the Portage Lakes and graduated from Coventry...
Ruth E. (Donley) Adkins
Dec 23, 2022
Ruth E. Adkins, age 93, passed away December 23, 2022. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Donley. Beloved wife of the late James V. Adkins for 59 years; beloved...
Laureen K. (Kaski) Krizovski
Dec 21, 2022
Laureen K. Krizovski, 85, passed away December 21, 2022 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Laureen was born in Crystal Falls, MI and had been a Barberton resident all her life. She retired from the Seibert-Keck Insurance Company after many years as an executive secretary. Laureen was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic...
Frances (Wise) Shaw
Dec 21, 2022
Frances Shaw (nee Wise), 88, passed away December 21, 2022.
Frances was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life. Preceded in death by her husband Roy and 7 siblings; She is survived by her sons Bill Lyons, Pat Lyons and stepson Rod Shaw; brother John Wise; sister-in-law Lil Wise; and...
Theodore "Ted" G. Hornyak
Dec 20, 2022
NORTON---Theodore George “Ted” Hornyak
Theodore George “Ted” Hornyak was born in Barberton to Michael and Helen (Plancsak) Hornyak on February 22, 1931. After graduating from Barberton High School, he served in the Navy, them was employed by and retired from the US Postal Service. Ted was a hard worker and a devout Byzantine Catholic. He...
Frank Bradford "Brad" Iler
Dec 20, 2022
Frank Bradford “Brad” Iler Born: March 12, 1940 Died: December 20, 2022 82 years old Brad graduated from Kenmore High School in 1958 where he met the love of his life, Virginia. They have been married for 63 years and what a fun ride it has been with a lifetime of cherished memories! He pursued his lifelong...
Carl J. Bako
Dec 19, 2022
Carl John Bako, 80, died peacefully December 19. Carl was born in Barberton, Ohio and lived nearly his entire life there. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1960 and from The Ohio State University in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. His professional career spanned 58 years, working for the Babcock & Wilcox Company, Summit...
Mary B. Blazewicz
Dec 19, 2022
BARBERTON---Mary Blazewicz
Blazewicz, Mary B. 94, long time Barberton resident passed away on December 19, 2022. Preceded in death by husband Andrew, father and mother Frank and Louise Balino, sister Dolores (aka Nita) and many family and friends. Survived by children Frank Blazewicz (Jan), Beth Davis (Tom), Andrew Blazewicz (Roxann) and Christine Morlan, 12 grandchildren...
