Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

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;...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...