Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

The obituaries in the Summit County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Barberton, Ohio's history and identity.

Joanne M. Terrion

Joanne M. Terrion

Jun 26, 2023

Joanne M. Terrion, age 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Monday morning, June 26, 2023 due to natural causes.

She was born on August 19, 1947 in Akron, to the late Francis “Bud” and Jennie (Bischak) Terrion, and has lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of her adult life.

Joanne graduated from...

Pamela J. Kelly

Pamela J. Kelly

Jun 25, 2023

Pamela J. Kelly, age 68, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 25th, 2023, with her husband by her side.

She is survived by her husband, John “Kel" Kelly, her daughter Tammy (Scott) Berlin, and her mother Lyn Byer.

Per Pam’s wishes, cremation will take place. To share a memory...

W. Robert "Bob" Melnik

W. Robert "Bob" Melnik

Jun 24, 2023

Walter Robert “Bob” Melnik, 88, of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on September 18, 1934, to the late Walter and Anna (Valatka) Melnik.

Bob graduated from South High School in 1952 and went on to work for Goodyear Aerospace for over 35 years. He...

Paul A. Shultz

Paul A. Shultz

Jun 17, 2023

Paul A. Shultz, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2023 at the age of 50, from complications from Asthma.  He was born February 21, 1973.  He graduated from St Augustine, Hoban High School with honors and University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.  He went on to receive his license in Profession Engineering (PE)...

Patricia E. Baughman

Patricia E. Baughman

Jun 14, 2023

Patricia Baughman born October 30,1940 passed away June 14, 2023 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by husband, Jesse E. Baughman; parents, Stephen and Eileen Sumer; sister Joann Davis; son, Charles S. Daniel; granddaughter, Krista Daniel Tisevich; and great-granddaughter, Natalia Osbun.

Survived by children Terry (Robert) Wimberly, Leigh Anne (Stephen) Goulet, Russell...

Bonnie Ann (Hickey) Reed

Bonnie Ann (Hickey) Reed

Jun 10, 2023

Bonnie Ann Reed, 67, went home to be with the Lord and also her husband Tom on June 10, 2023.

Bonnie was born in Lima, OH and had been an area resident all her life where she was a member of The Chapel of North Canton.

Preceded in death by her husband Tom;...

Christopher C. Geddes

Christopher C. Geddes

Jun 10, 2023

In loving memory of

Christopher Charles Geddes-Hepfl, AKA Boo-Man

November 26, 1988 - June 10, 2023

With a profound sadness in our heavy hearts, we announce the untimely passing of Christopher. Known to everyone as Booman. Booman was a cherished son, brother, uncle,...

Richard H. Querry Sr.

Richard H. Querry Sr.

Jun 9, 2023

Richard Harold Querry (Rick Sr.), 69, from Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on June 9, 2023, surrounded by his wife Denise of 48 years and his loving family.

He was born May 21, 1954, Barberton, Ohio and was the son of Lewis and Thelma Querry.

He leaves behind his wife...

Paulette "Polly" F. (Mcinturff) Judge

Paulette "Polly" F. (Mcinturff) Judge

Jun 7, 2023

Paulette “Polly” F. Judge, 78 of Barberton, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born September 22, 1944 in Fairmont, WV and lived in Barberton most of her life. She enjoyed mowing her grass, putting puzzles together and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

She was preceded in death by father, William McInturff, mother...

Rita H. (Symanski) Polacek

Rita H. (Symanski) Polacek

May 31, 2023

Rita H. Polacek, 94, passed away on May 31, 2023 at her residence.

Rita was born in Bayonne, NJ and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. She worked at Seiberling Latex, was an Executive Secretary at Babcock and Wilcox and retired as the Librarian and Secretary at St. Augustine School. Rita was...

Thomas M. Kelly

Thomas M. Kelly

May 30, 2023

Thomas Michael Kelly was born to John Gerard and Helen Flaherty Kelly in Barberton, Ohio on May 26th, 1951. He died peacefully at home after a five-year battle with cancer in Tacoma, Washington on May 30th, 2023, at the age of 72.

Tom was the third of ten children and enjoyed playing sports, especially football...

Stanley L. Kaminski

Stanley L. Kaminski

May 24, 2023

Stanley L. Kaminski 77, passed away May 24, 2023.

Stanley was born in Barberton and was an area resident all his life where he was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He retired from the Babcock & Wilcox Co. as a crane operator for 25 years and worked for Fred Martin Superstore as...

Charles W. Zagar

Charles W. Zagar

May 22, 2023

Charles W. Zagar, 97, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023.

Chuck was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the Ohio Brass Co. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and a proud Army Air Corp Veteran serving in both WWII and the Korean War.

...

Katherine A. (Aman) Klusty

Katherine A. (Aman) Klusty

May 20, 2023

Katherine A. Klusty, 91, passed away peacefully with her family by her side after listening to her favorite Saturday morning Polkas on May 20, 2023. Katherine was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and was a hairdresser. She was a member of the former SS. Cyril and Methodius and Holy Trinity Catholic...

Therese A. (Kaminski) (Doney) Hooker

Therese A. (Kaminski) (Doney) Hooker

May 19, 2023

Therese A. Hooker (Doney), 79, passed away May 19, 2023 at her residence.

Therese was born in Barberton and was an area resident all her life where she was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She retired from the Barberton City Schools as a Head Cook, Courier and Maintenance.

Therese was...

Dorothy E. (Hargis) Mayes

Dorothy E. (Hargis) Mayes

May 19, 2023

Dorothy E. Mayes, 92, passed away peacefully May 19, 2023 at The Inn at Coal Ridge Assisted Living Facility where she resided for almost three years.

Dorothy was born in Gruetli-Laager Tennessee where she graduated from Grundy County High School in 1948.  In 1949 she married Roy Wince Mayes and they moved to Cleveland Ohio. ...

Ronald E. Frazier

Ronald E. Frazier

May 16, 2023

Ronald E. Frazier, 73, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, in his hometown of Barberton, Ohio.

Ron retired from Painters Local No. 841 after decades of service and meeting many lifelong friends. Throughout his lifetime Ron was an avid fisherman and spent a lot of his summers on Lake Erie, and in the great...

Raymond P. Palcic Jr.

Raymond P. Palcic Jr.

May 8, 2023

Raymond P. Palcic Jr., 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 8, 2023 at his residence.

Ray was born in Akron and had been a Norton/Wadsworth resident all his life. He retired from Webb/Stiles Inc. after 42 years as a Chief Design Engineer.

Preceded in death by his...

Susan K. (Linn) Swaney

Susan K. (Linn) Swaney

May 3, 2023

Susan K. Swaney, 75, passed away May 3, 2023 after one last battle with cancer.  A loving wife, fantastic mother, and caring sister, aunt, friend and teacher, no one walked away from her without a smile on their face and a song in their heart.  Born in Akron, OH, Sue was a graduate of St. Mary’s High...

Carl J. Klusty

Carl J. Klusty

Apr 28, 2023

Carl Joseph Klusty, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 28, 2023. He was born in Barberton, Ohio to Katherine (Aman) and the late Julius J Klusty on September 1, 1956. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1974 and later retired from Trusco Inc. after 30+ years. On August 30, 1980, he married Shirley Rowe and...

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