Karl Papp
Aug 29, 2022
Karl Papp, age 95, was a life-long resident of Barberton, born to John and Mary Papp (Bagacs).
Preceded in death by his parents, wife Rita Claire (Walley) Papp, sister Elizabeth Papp, brothers Joe (Lucille) Papp, Bill (Dorothy, Sarah) Papp, John (Margie) Papp, nephew Bobby (Vera) Papp, and granddaughter Heather Marie Papp.
Karl was...
Kimberly Ann Knowles
Aug 19, 2022
Kimberly Ann Knowles (9/13/1955 -8/19/2022) passed away at her residence surrounded by family & friends after a courageous battle against cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Otto Knowles and her sister & brother-in-law, Toni & Bruce Snyder. Kim is survived by her mother, Donna Knowles and niece/nephew Wendy & Brad Luck with their children...
Sharon L. (Finney) Ware
Aug 19, 2022
Sharon L. Ware, 69, passed away August 19, 2022.
Sharon was born in Barberton where she retired from Sears and First Merit Bank. She enjoyed sewing, loved all animals and traveling with her husband to bowling tournaments all over the world.
Preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Gloria Finney; She is...
Donald R. Slack
Aug 19, 2022
Donald R. Slack, 95, passed away August 19, 2022.
Don was born in Barberton and retired from Firestone/Bridgestone Companies where he worked as a consultant in the Philippines, Venezuela and Portugal. He was also a Merchant Marine Veteran.
Preceded in death by his parents Brady and Dorothy (Kaiser) Slack; He is survived by...
Mary "Polly" (Klimp) Valencheck
Aug 18, 2022
Mary “Polly” Valencheck, 92, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 18, 2022.
Polly was born on Christmas Eve, 1929 to Jack and Jennie Klimp in Coketon, WV.
She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Valencheck Sr.; son Stan Valencheck Jr; grandson Justin Valencheck; sisters Millie, Honey, Rosie and Frances;...
Dorothy C. (Weigand) Miller
Aug 18, 2022
Dorothy C. Miller, 96, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 18, 2022.
Dorothy was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She worked at Marshall’s Dept. Store and retired from First Merit Bank.
Preceded in death by her husband Paul; parents Conrad...
Marian L. Kindel
Aug 16, 2022
Marian L. Kindel, 66, passed away August 16, 2022. She was born in Akron OH on June 29,1956 to Joseph and Violette (Voris) Kindel and was lovingly raised by her parents, Mark and Mary Dokich, in Barberton. She graduated from Barberton High School and attended the University of Akron. Marian was afflicted from birth by cerebral palsy,...
David H. Hartley
Aug 13, 2022
David Hartley, age 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2022. He was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio and graduated from Barberton High School in 1974. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna Hartley, and is survived by his spouse Janis Seifert and her daughter Nicole (Mike) Winkler and...
Gerald L. Willis
Aug 13, 2022
Gerald L. Willis, 79, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2022 at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Gerald was born in Akron and had been an area resident most of his life. He worked at Acme Supermarket in the Deli and was a proud Army Veteran.
Preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Frances;...
William P. Krizan
Aug 7, 2022
William P. Krizan, 102, is now reunited with his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth P. Krizan (nee Hoerig). Bill passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022.
He is survived by his children David (Jerri) Krizan, Christine (Lance) Green, and Michelle (Jeffrey) Jones; his grandchildren Sarah, Joshua, and Madison; and his three nieces. He is preceded ...
Barbara (Polovick) Matuch
Aug 6, 2022
Barbara Matuch (Polovick), 75, passed away peacefully at Akron Summa Health Hospital on August 6, 2022. She was born in Hawaii on April 11, 1947 to the late Michael and Mary Polovick.
Barbara attended church at St. Francis de Sales, retired from Goodyear with 35 years of service and volunteered at Summa Barberton Hospital until...
Martha "Honey Ann" A. (Weigand) Zagar
Jul 28, 2022
BARBERTON---Martha “Honey Ann” Zagar, 92, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022.
Honey Ann was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She retired from St. Augustine School as Head Cook and was very active in the parish.
Preceded in death by her son...
James "Mickey" M. Watson
Jul 27, 2022
James "Mickey" Mike Watson, 78 passed away Wednesday, July 27th with his Wife Robin (Cavnah) Watson and daughter Jullieann Watson by his side. James was the son of Thomas V. and Mary E. Watson and is survived by four siblings, Nancy Cardinalli, Jack Watson, Robert Watson, Marybeth Foore, and his Grandson and partner in mischief Michael Joseph...
Patricia M. (Joseph) Williams
Jul 25, 2022
Patricia Marie Williams (nee Joseph), 75, passed away on Monday, July 25th, 2022 after a courageous 11 year battle with ALS.
A loving wife, mother and grandma, Pat is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert, her son, Robert (Aimee) Williams, daughter Melissa (Ernie) Hornak, grandchildren, Ben, Gabbie, Andy, Jack, RJ and Mallory, and...
Tennis Lee King
Jul 23, 2022
DOYLESTOWN - Heaven unexpectedly gained the best man, Tennis Lee King, 64, on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Tennis was a best friend to everyone, treated all children like his own grandchildren, and was always the one you called when you needed help. He was a man of few words, but great actions. If you looked...
Lewellyn J. (Snyder) Bradack
Jul 17, 2022
Lewellyn J. Bradack, 79, passed away July 17, 2022 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley.
Lewellyn was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired after 30 years as a bookkeeper for the Barberton Board of Education. She was a member of the Barberton Evangelical Friends Church where she was an...
June E. Kaski
Jul 16, 2022
June E. Kaski, 82, passed away July 16, 2022 in The Villages, Florida, where she resided for several years. June was a graduate of the St. Thomas School of Nursing and worked as a nurse in several states until her retirement. She loved playing golf and was an excellent artist and participated in many activities in The...
Jeffery D. Ellebruch
Jul 16, 2022
Jeffery Daniel Ellebruch, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
Jeff was born on Monday, July 20, 1970, in Akron, Ohio, as the first child of Daniel and Deborah (Mallison) Ellebruch.
Jeff grew up in Copley, Ohio, and attended Copley – Fairlawn Schools, graduating from Copley High School in 1988. Jeff...
Mary Anne (Ledford) Drobnak
Jul 16, 2022
Mary Anne Drobnak (nee Ledford) passed away in her sleep on July 16, 2022 at age 88. A native of Fairview Park, Ohio, she is survived by her son Kenneth Paul Drobnak, siblings Janet Conti, Kathy Urmetz, Carole Liedtke, Barbara Ledford and Daniel Joseph Ledford. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth Harold Ledford and...
Dennis L. Ball
Jul 15, 2022
Dennis L. Ball, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022, at his home on the Portage Lakes in New Franklin, Ohio, with family by his side. Denny was born in Akron on August 14, 1946. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1965 and went on to continue his education at The Spartan...
