Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Jan 29, 2023

Norma was born on September 13, 1928.  She went peacefully to her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Caroline and John Genet, husband George and siblings Herman, Gerry and Lolita and granddaughter Kelly Ann.  Norma is survived by her brother Jack, sister-in-law Patty, children Linda(Chuck) Rammel,...

Jan 28, 2023

Kathleen C. Ranostay, 90, passed away January 28, 2023 at The Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband Paul and parents August and Anna Gosen.   She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and also her sister Rosalee Boston.

Mass of...

Jan 22, 2023

Peggy Ann Baughman, 82, passed away January 22, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's, with her family by her side.

She was born January 26, 1940 in Akron and was a graduate of Norton High School and lived her whole life in the area. Peggy retired from PerkinElmer after many years of...

Jan 20, 2023

Dolly Carneal Patrick peacefully passed away at Liberty Residence on January 20, 2023.   She was born on December 12, 1935 in Clifty, KY, to Ruth Eliza and Benjamin Franklin Carneal.  Dolly spent her earliest childhood years in Kentucky, until she and her family boarded a train in 1944 and headed for Barberton, Ohio, to join her father,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...