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.

Timothy B. Riehl Sr.

Timothy B. Riehl Sr.

Oct 25, 2022

Timothy B. Riehl Sr., 73, passed away October 25, 2022.

Tim was born in Canton and had been an area resident all his life where he worked at Waltco, Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Akron National Bank. He was an active member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister.

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Roger C. Wolf

Roger C. Wolf

Oct 22, 2022

Roger C. Wolf, 83, passed away October 22. 2022. Roger was born in Wadsworth and had been an area resident all his life. He was the owner of D&W Fasteners and Prime Plastics and also retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. Roger was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he was active...

Elizabeth (Kaylo) Byers

Elizabeth (Kaylo) Byers

Oct 21, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Byers, 94, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022.

Betty was born on November 29, 1927 in Congo, OH and lived most of her life in Barberton. She enjoyed fishing and playing bingo and cards with her friends at the Heritage Place Apartments.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Pete...

Richard E. Warner Sr.

Richard E. Warner Sr.

Oct 16, 2022

Richard E. Warner Sr., 81, was born in Buckhannon, WV on October 22, 1940 and passed away peacefully on October 16, 2022 in Barberton.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his son Richard E. Jr. and sister Dorothy. He is survived by his loving companion Janice Freese; children  Vicky Behrens, Richard L. Warner,...

Margaret B. (Beney) Angeloff

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”....

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