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....
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,...
