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.
Margaret B. (Beney) Angeloff
Oct 8, 2022
Margaret B. Angeloff, 95, passed away October 8, 2022 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
Margaret was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked at the Diamond Match Co., Folkey’s Grocery Store and South End Tavern. Margaret was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and currently...
Heston W. Otto
Oct 5, 2022
Heston Warren Otto, (10/25/1987) passed away Wednesday, October 5, at the age of 34, at Akron City Hospital. Heston was born in Barberton Ohio, to Mark and Paulette Otto, baby brother to Sara Daso (Otto). Heston graduated from Barberton high school in 2006. He had a creative mind for technology, and was interested in all things computers....
Ronald F. Brigley Jr.
Oct 4, 2022
Ronald F. Brigley Jr., passed away suddenly on October 4, 2022.
Ronald was preceded in death by his mother Marguerite R and his brother Douglas G. Brigley. He is survived by his daughter Corinne M. Brigley; son Keegan G. Brigley; grandchildren Troy and Ziah; father Ronald F. Sr.; sisters Jacque Konich, Sandra Taylor and Cynthia...
Frank A. Mekina
Oct 2, 2022
Frank Mekina, 105, passed away on October 2, 2022 at The Village of St. Edward at Fairlawn. Frank was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He was a Navy Seabee and a lifetime member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.
Preceded in death...
Gail (Speilman) Eshelman
Sep 29, 2022
Gail Eshelman left this world peacefully September 26, 2022, born August 19,1937 to Charles and Jennie(Humm)Spielman who preceded her in death along with her brother Robert and husband Earl. She lived in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls and worked at the Lawson Company, the Auxiliary Police and the Humane Society. Gail loved animals, plants, feeding the birds and...
Carol L. Russell
Sep 26, 2022
Carol Russell, 81, of New Franklin, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The old saying is that it takes a village to raise a child. But, it takes one Carol Russell to feed and care for an entire village. She always offered an open heart, kindness, and...
Samuel L. Williams
Sep 23, 2022
Samuel Leroy Williams, 93, went home to be with his Lord on September 23, 2022.
Samuel was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Barbara A. and is survived by his 6 children, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,...
Ada J. (Barker) Mcqueeney
Sep 22, 2022
Ada Justina McQueeney (Barker), 62, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2022 after a long fight with diabetes, kidney & heart failure. Ada was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 21, 1960. She was raised by her loving parents Robert and Madeline Barker. She married the love of his life, Michael...
Lorna Kay (Montgomery) Morr
Sep 22, 2022
Lorna K. Morr (Montgomery), age, 71, of Barberton Ohio passed away on September 22, 2022. She was a graduate of Green High School Class of 1969 (finishing top 10 in her class). Lorna went on to Akron University and earned a degree in nursing. She was employed at Akron General Medical Center for 35 years as a...
Bernice (Susalka) Koscik
Sep 22, 2022
Bernice “Bea” Koscik, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was a homemaker who loved to cook and bake. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish where she enjoyed crocheting prayer shawls with the church ladies. She was proud of her Polish heritage. She was also proud of her family. She was...
Joan Maria (Fredenburg) Kulig
Sep 21, 2022
Joan Maria Kulig (Fredenburg), 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her home in Barberton, Ohio, surrounded by her family.
Born in Barberton on June 16, 1949, to Mary and Robert Fredenburg, she was a lifetime resident and parishioner of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Joan was an avid lover of animals and always...
Jerry N. Hammell
Sep 19, 2022
Jerry Neil Hammell, 89, (3-2-33 – 9-19-22), of Norton, OH, passed peacefully after suffering a fall. Jerry is survived by his wife of almost 43 years, Patricia Pearl; and children Doug (Martha), John, Rick (Yvette), TC (Mara) and Beth; Grandchildren Al, Amber, Adam, Amelia, AnnMarie; Vanessa; Joseph, Patrick, Brandon, Kody; Robby, Jeffrey; Matt, Shawn, Tabatha, Nicole, Megan,...
Linda Sue (Given) Collins
Sep 15, 2022
Linda Sue Collins (nee Given) of Barberton, ended her fight with cancer on September 15, 2022.
Linda was born in Lorain on August 29, 1957 to Melvin and Angie (nee Hunter) Given. She was preceded in death by her father and son Brandon. Linda married Jimmie Collins on December 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM. She...
Leona T. Gipson
Sep 10, 2022
Leona Theresa Gipson, 74, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022. She was born on September 19, 1947 to Thomas H. and Margaret V. Gipson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Thomas B. Gipson; and great-nephew Wyatt Howard; Leona was a beloved daughter and sister and was the oldest of six brothers...
Mary Ann (Havassy) Riedl
Sep 5, 2022
Mary Ann Riedl (Havassy) was born in Barberton, Ohio on August 17, 1931 and passed away September 5, 2022. She was a life-long resident to the area. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and dance partner of 47 years, Joseph R. Riedl. Also preceded in death by her Hungarian parents, Joseph and Mary T...
John "Jt" H. Thompson
Sep 4, 2022
John “JT” H. Thompson, 62, passed away September 4, 2022 at Akron City Hospital.
JT was born in Madison, IN where he graduated from Southwestern High School and Hanover College. He had been an Akron area resident most of his life. JT loved Rock and Roll and playing guitar. He especially loved his dog “Lou”....
Cathleen L. (Bauer) Mondl
Sep 4, 2022
Cathleen L. Mondl left her earthly life on Sept. 4th. surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 9, 1958. Preceded in death by parents Albert and Irene Bauer and brother Robert Bauer. Cathy is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Pete; son Adam (Tabitha) Mondl, daughter Jennifer Mondl; Grandsons Christian Willis and...
Robert E. Eagle
Sep 3, 2022
Robert E. Eagle passed away September 3rd 2022 after a brief illness. He graduated from Barberton High school in June 1973, attended Akron University where he received a degree in Associate Applied Science in June 1976 and a Bachelor's of Science in Electronic Technology in May 1983. He retired as a Goodyear Engineer after 30 years. Robert...
Donna M. Deane
Sep 2, 2022
BARBERTON---Donna M. Deane, 81, passed away September 2, 2022 from a brief illness.
She was born in Ashland, OH, the daughter of Jeptha M. and Dorothy Smith Deane. Donna was a graduate of Ashland High School and Ashland College.
After time spent in Philadelphia, Donna spent the rest of her career as the...
Joyce Marie (Ziblot) Hudacko
Aug 31, 2022
Joyce Marie Hudacko (nee Ziblot), 85, passed peacefully at home on August 31, 2022. She enjoyed her family and friends and loved sewing, musicals, flowers and traveling with her husband, Ray. She was an avid Cleveland sports fan, especially the Cleveland Browns, Cavs and Guardians (Indians). She rarely missed a game and loved it when they won....
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