Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 15, 2022

John R. “Jack” Griffiths, 86, passed away December 15, 2022 at St. Luke Lutheran Community.

Jack was born in Massillon and was a Barberton resident all his life. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Jack was a sought after pitcher in the area’s men’s...

Dec 14, 2022

Ira Jr. Price, 79, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2022.

He was a lifelong Barberton resident and lover of all things cars, especially his red corvette. Jr was preceded in death by his wife Janice; he is survived by his girlfriend Demaris Weigand; sons Brian (Chris) and Scott (Lisa); four grandchildren...

Dec 13, 2022

Edward L. Wilhelm, 73, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2022. Ed was born in Barberton and retired from Ohio Wholesale. He was a member of the Stinger H.O.G. and Rubber City H.O.G. Ed was also a proud Marine Corp Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Virginia;...

Dec 10, 2022

Candace A. Savage, 71 of Barberton, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022. She was born on January 31, 1951 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to the late Anna R. and Eddie Wayne Franks. Candy was a loving and dedicated wife to her husband of 45 years, Bob; loving mother to her children Robert (Amanda)...

Dec 8, 2022

Ellen Kepler (née Sweeney), 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on December 8, 2022. Ellen was born November 19, 1949, in Barberton, Ohio, as the third and youngest daughter of the late Darl and Loretta Sweeney.

Ellen is survived by her loving husband, Rick; her daughters, Allison Noga (Joe), of Cleveland,...

Dec 7, 2022

Franklin "Eddie" Lowe, passed away peacefully at his apartment on December 7, 2022. He was born March 27, 1945 in Richwood, WV to the late Letha and James Mack Lowe.

He enjoyed life to the fullest with his love of horses and the race track. He was also a big football fan.

Franklin...

Dec 5, 2022

John Paul Burke, 68 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord peacefully with his family by his side on December 5, 2022. John was born on October 25, 1954 to Elmer Sr. and Adeline Burke. John grew up in Norton, Ohio in a large family of nine siblings. He came from a family of old...

Dec 5, 2022

Bernard A. Skerl, 92, passed away December 5, 2022.

He was born in Barberton and had been a Doylestown resident most of his life. Bernard retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co/Accride Corporation after 34 years. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, KSKJ Lodge #110 and played baseball for Barberton...

Nov 30, 2022

Marthe School-Cowan, 101, passed away November 30, 2022 at the Gables of Green.

Marthe was born in Akron and lived in Kenmore, Barberton and Florida.

Preceded in death by her first husband Andy School; second husband Ralph Cowan; son Andrew School; and son-in-law Stephen Rothman; She is survived by her sons Russ (Carol)...

Nov 23, 2022

Robert E Caldwell(Bob)passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Bob was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls. As a young guy, Bob was a Boy Scout, baseball player, football player, and track member. Bob was a proud member of the Marine Corps. He spent his entire career in the computer industry. Bob leaves his loving wife, Patty,...

Nov 22, 2022

Charles F. Herold, 91, passed away November 22, 2022. Charlie was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Barberton and Mogadore Moose Lodges and the Hibernians Club. Charlie was also an Army Veteran serving during the...

Nov 20, 2022

James (Jim) Andrew Lopuchovsky, 70, passed away on November 20th. As he once did in rugby, Jim called the plays in his very long battle with cancer. Wrapped in the full Glory of God he was taken Home and made whole.

In true Jim fashion he taught us life lessons to the end. He’s the...

Nov 18, 2022

Bruce A. Berlin, The Legend Bruce Berlin, 70, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. He was a loving husband to Karla for 28 years. They were definitely soulmates. There wasn't a single thing that they couldn't conquer together. After graduating from Barberton High School in '71, Bruce joined the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in The...

Nov 18, 2022

Homer Leon Travis, 73 years old of Barberton, Ohio passed away on November 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Homer was born on January 15, 1949. Graduating from Springfield High School in 1967, he went on to earn a B.S. in Education and a Masters Degree in Administration from The University of Akron. He...

Nov 2, 2022

Thomas Francis Logsdon, 86, died on November 2, 2022 from the effects of esophageal cancer and a five-year battle with Myasthenia Gravis.  Tom was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Lydia Logsdon, his sister Barbara Kelly and his beloved son Andrew Thomas Logsdon.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 65 years Diana...

Nov 1, 2022

CHARLES DWIGHT BRASWELL, 80 years old of Barberton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on November 1st, 2022. Charlie was born on June 2, 1942 to the parents of Zelma and Gladys Braswell of Eva, Alabama. Charlie lived in Barberton, Ohio for the past 72 years of his life. He was a proud...