Patricia K. (Kelly) Bell
Jul 14, 2022
BARBERTON - Patricia (Patty) Kelly Bell, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14, 2022. As a lifelong resident of Barberton, OH, Patty attended St. Augustine School, followed by high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, graduating in 1980. She met the love of her life, Keith D. Bell, a few years later, and...
Gary Lee Garrett
Jul 11, 2022
BARBERTON---Gary Lee Garrett, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2022 at the age of 68.
Gary was born in Barberton to the late Herman and Mary (Goch) Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his special niece Robbi Bennett in 2005. Gary is survived by his children Tracy (Tom) Young, Terri (Scott) McFarren and...
Sarah Jane (Thompson) Brown
Jul 7, 2022
BARBERTON---Sarah Jane Brown, 72, passed away after a long fight.
Born in Kenmore, Ohio to the late Stanley and Bernice Thompson. She was preceded in death by parents and brother John. She is survived by daughter Raquel; granddaughters Karley and Sydney; sister in law Candice Thompson, life long friends Betty Meyer and Cindy Murphy, cousin...
Dorothy C. (Jewell) Andrews
Jul 6, 2022
Dorothy Carolyn (Jewell) Andrews, 95 of Irwin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 24, 1926 in Athens, OH, to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Waldie) Jewell and spent many years of her life in Norton, Ohio, Doylestown, Ohio and Irwin, Pennsylvania. Dorothy was a...
Philip M. Doell
Jul 3, 2022
Philip M. Doell, P.E., 90, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022.
Phil was born in Pittsfield, MA in January of 1932. At a young age his family moved to Cleveland where he graduated from St. Ignatius in 1950. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1954, where he was in...
Stefan M. Jursik
Jul 2, 2022
Stefan “Di Di” M. Jursik, 92, passed away July 2, 2022. Steve was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. after 30 years of service. He also worked at Kenmore Development Co. after his retirement. Steve was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Slovene Pensioners...
Dorothy Lloyd
Jun 28, 2022
Dorothy Lloyd, 92, passed away June 28, 2022. Dorothy was born in Barberton and had been a lifelong resident. She worked at Pleasant View/Pleasant Point Nursing facilities for 30 years where she retired from. Dorothy is proceeded in death by daughter Andrea Lloyd. Dorothy is survived by son Jim (Pam) Lorenzetti, daughter Marsha (Chet) Pfeister, and son...
Terrence M. Moore
Jun 21, 2022
BARBERTON---Terrence M. Moore, 69, Passed away June 21st, 2022. Terrence was born in Barberton and had been a lifetime resident. He was retired and was fighting Melanoma cancer. His love for his family, friends, and the community brought joy to his life. Making people laugh and enjoying the simple things in life are what made him special....
Ruth M. (Koeberle) Williams
Jun 16, 2022
NORTON / BARBERTON---Ruth M. Williams (nee Koeberle), 84, passed away June 16, 2022 at Pleasant View Health Care Center in Barberton. Ruth was born in Akron and had been a Norton/Barberton resident all of her life. Ruth retired from Acme and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Barberton where she was a...
Dorothy M. (Herold) Purdy
Jun 9, 2022
Dorothy M. Purdy, 87, passed away June 9, 2022. Dorothy was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked at Midwest Rubber Reclaiming. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and the Ladies Ancient Order of the Hibernians where she was a past State President and held numerous other offices....
Edward W. Wood (Kuzia)
May 30, 2022
Edward W. Wood (Kuzia), 45, passed peacefully on May 30, 2022.
Ed was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, but spent most of his life in Akron. He graduated from East High School in 1994.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, brother Stephen, and cat Joe; Ed is survived by his children, Caylan,...
Janet Lynn (White) Holik
May 29, 2022
July 4th 1953-May 29th 2022 age 68 Passed away unexpectedly on May 29th 2022. Janet had a love for animals, good movies, and gardening. She was known for making others laugh, as well as giving a listening ear and great advice. She surrounded herself with music, and a multitude of friends. Preceded in death by her parents...
Sandra K. (Preto) Adamson
May 28, 2022
BARBERTON---Sandra K. Adamson, 68, passed away May 28, 2022.
Sandra was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She loved camping in her camper and being outdoors.
Preceded in death by her husband Dave; and parents Lloyd and Marian Preto; She is survived by her sons Mike (Angie Dollison) and William...
Marlene (Hrubovcak) Robinson
May 26, 2022
Akron, OH – Marlene Robinson, 84, passed away May 26, 2022, at home with her family.
Marlene was born in Akron, OH and had been a life-long resident of Kenmore where she graduated (’55) and was a cheerleader. She was a competitive tennis player, married to men’s fastpitch softball, and enjoyed watching her grandkids play...
Patricia L. (Willis) Caldwell
May 25, 2022
BARBERTON---Patricia L. Caldwell, 78, passed away May 25, 2022.
Patricia was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident all her life. She retired from Milich’s Village Inn and was a member of Columbia United Church of Christ.
Preceded in death by her first husband Leo Purk; parents Carlos and Frances Willis;...
Jean A. (Ankrim) Metz
May 23, 2022
BARBERTON---Jean A. Metz, 87, passed away May 23, 2022 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
Jean was born in Oak Hill, OH and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. She was a charter member of Pilgrim Holiness Church and currently attended Grace Church-Norton Campus. Jean loved gospel music and was blessed with...
Carlos A. Budding Md
May 22, 2022
On May 22, 2022 Dr. Carlos A. Budding entered the spiritual world leaving behind an incredibly grateful legacy. Born in a small town in Argentina, Dr. Budding moved to the USA where he worked as a General Surgeon and Medical Doctor in several hospitals spanning almost 4 decades. An avid reader and consistent pursuer of knowledge, Dr....
John Nuel Akins
May 14, 2022
John Nuel Akins, 74, of Portage Lakes went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 14, 2022. John was born in Barberton on May 27, 1947 to Carl and Delcia Akins, the 4th of 8 children.
John was a graduate of Manchester High School and a proud US Air Force...
John W. Rood
May 13, 2022
BARBERTON- I lost the love of my life unexpectedly on May 13, 2022. John W. Rood, 72 years old, retired from B&W as well as the Summit County Sheriff’s Department. John was a seasoned golfer and occasional hunter and fisherman. He loved his family, buddies from golf, and his brothers at the department.
John is...
Thomas A. Eckel
May 13, 2022
Thomas Alan Eckel, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Joseph "Bill" Booth and Shirley DeVinny Slay; and brother Dalton "Skip" Eckel; He is survived by his children Kayleigh Eckel, Jillian Eckel and Thomas Eckel; grandchildren Kolton, Kendal, Karter, River, Greyson, Emery and Miles; sister...
