Wayne Kaser
Aug 2, 2025
Wayne Kaser, 84, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Margaret Kaser.
Wayne is survived by his children: Dan (Debi) Kaser of Jeanette, PA; Cheryl (AJ) of Cleveland, OH; and David (Amy) Kaser of Wadsworth, OH. He was...
Billie J. Ball
Jul 25, 2025
Billie Joann Ball, 68, passed away July 25, 2025.
Billie was born in Akron to the late William and Wanda Ball.
Per her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Kimberley A. (Pappas) Miller
Jul 19, 2025
Kimberley ”Kim” Ann Miller (Pappas), 66, passed away in the early morning hours of July 19, 2025 at home on Miller Pond in Norton, Ohio completing her six-year journey of her diagnosis of appendix cancer in 2019.
Her first cancer diagnosis, breast cancer, came in 2014 on April 17th, exactly five years to the day...
William J. Winebrenner
Jul 15, 2025
William (Bill) Joseph Winebrenner, 89 of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday July 15, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born August 30, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Carl and Lucy Winebrenner.
Bill graduated from Barberton High School and proudly served his country as a United...
Stanley J Flower
Jul 13, 2025
Stanley Joseph Flower
Loving, devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, went to his heavenly home on July 13, 2025. He was born August 10, 1941 in Copley, Ohio. His absence in our daily lives will be filled with our many wonderful memories we each have of him.
He spent most of his...
E. "Mickey" Michael Lukats
Jul 12, 2025
E. Michael (Mickey) Lukats, 75, of Wadsworth, OH, passed away suddenly on July 12, 2025. Born on February 18, 1950, to Dr. Elmer and Erma Lukats. He was a longtime resident of Barberton, OH, and spent many cherished years at his vacation home in Hessel, MI.
Mickey was the devoted husband of Becky Lukats for...
Jessica Lyn Woodley
Jul 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jessica Lyn (Grim) Woodley, age 40, on July 8, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.
Jessica was born on September 15, 1984 to Eric Hughey and Tonya Ripplinger. She attended Akron Garfield Highschool graduating in 2002 and later graduated from Herzing University for Medical Billing and...
Katherine J. Fern
Jun 22, 2025
Katherine J. Fern, born 12/01/1961, beloved mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025.
Kathy graduated from Barberton High School in 1980. She was the epitome of kindness, the sweetest person that everyone loved. She was cherished by her son Michael (Alexis) and also survived by her brothers Jason Canada (Melissa), Dale...
Fred James Hicks
Jun 20, 2025
F. James (Jim) Hicks, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend gained his heavenly wings on June 20, 2025.
Born in Barberton, OH on April 1,1945 to the late Arthur and Helen (Mercer) Hicks, Jim has been a resident of Doylestown for 48 years. A 1963 graduate of Barberton High School, he served in the...
Charlynn R. (Daniel) Stewart
Jun 18, 2025
Charlynn R. Stewart, (nee Daniel), 46, passed away June 18, 2025.
Charlynn was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life. She loved music, elephants and most of all, spending time with her granddaughter.
Preceded in death by her father Charles Daniel; She is survived by her husband Edward...
Charlotte L. (Raymond) Kidney (Theken)
Jun 11, 2025
Charlotte (Theken) Kidney
January 23, 1934 – June 11, 2025
Charlotte (Theken) Kidney, age 91, of Barberton, Ohio—formerly of Homer City, Pennsylvania—passed away peacefully on the morning of June 11, 2025.
Born on January 23, 1934, in the Appalachian coal town of Homer City, Charlotte was the eldest of four children...
Scott Lieberth
Jun 10, 2025
Scott Michael Lieberth, 42, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2025. Born on April 23, 1983, Scott was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Barberton High
School.Scott was known for his big heart and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends. He had a remarkable gift for making people smile...
Rosalie M. (Murphy) Danko
Jun 9, 2025
Rosalie M. Danko, (nee Murphy), 97, passed away June 9, 2025.
Born March 15, 1928 to the late Sam and Lillian Murphy, Rosalie was a lifetime resident of Barberton and a graduate of Barberton High School. Rosalie and husband Bob raised their children in St. Augustine Church where she was a devoted member. A homemaker...
Delores J. (Somerick) Kenna
Jun 7, 2025
Delores J. Kenna (nee Somerick), 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Summa Akron City Hospital.
Delores was born on June 16, 1938 to Mary R. (Zakraysek) and Joseph A. Somerick. She was a1956 graduate of Barberton High School. She was a faithful member...
Frances C. (Melton) Geig
Jun 2, 2025
Frances Carol Geig passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born November 20, 1954 in Chattanooga Tennessee. She moved to Akron Ohio with her family as a child and later settled in Wooster where she and her husband have been residing for many years.
Frances was a devoted wife,...
Marjorie Jean (Shank) Funk
May 31, 2025
Marjorie Jean Funk, 101, passed away May 31, 2025.
Marjorie was born in Barberton and was an area resident all her life where she was a 60 year member of Loyal Oak Wesleyan Methodist Church and currently a member of Bible Holiness Church in Barberton.
Preceded in death by her husband Joseph F....
Janet L. (Topper) Devault
May 27, 2025
Janet L. DeVault, 85, passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2025.
Janet was born on March 27th, 194o and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and great grandmother.
Janet was a teacher within her community for many years, and later in life devoted many years to Johnson United Methodist Church in Norton,...
Patricia C. (Zoker) Rittenhour
May 27, 2025
Patricia C. (Zoker) Rittenhour passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. She was born and resided in Barberton her entire life. She graduated from Our Lady of the Elms. She was a faithful and devout Catholic her entire life attending Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 60...
Darlena M. (Kenner) Wise
May 23, 2025
Darlena M. (Kenner) Wise 82, passed away May 23, 2025 in her sleep with her family by her side. She was born and raised in Barberton and Norton and graduated from the Barberton Class of 1961. Darlena was known for her baby blankets she made for Akron Pregnancy Services and the hats she made for students in...
Leslie "Les" S. Sipos
May 18, 2025
Leslie Sipos, age 76, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away on May 18, 2025.
Leslie was born in Hungary on January 31, 1949, to proud parents Paul and Margaret Sipos. He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1957, where he lived most of his life in Barberton, Ohio.
Leslie worked in...
