Charles F. Krause
Mar 26, 2022
BARBERTON---Charles F. Krause, 78, passed away March 26, 2022.
Charlie was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1962. He retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 42 years of service. Charlie was a proud member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where he...
Francis L. Mattingly Iii
Mar 25, 2022
BARBERTON---Francis Leroy Mattingly III, passed away peacefully at home in his bed, Friday March 25th, 2022.
He is survived by his mother Laurie Rielly-Johnson, his step-father Eric Johnson, his sisters Natasha Mattingly and Jazmyn Johnson, his nephews Kavell and Tayvon Johnson, his niece Journee Townsend, his girlfriend Olive Dolor Blando. He was preceded in death...
James R. Henry
Mar 16, 2022
James R Henry, 84, on March 16, 2022 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
A retired Akron Fireman of 26 years of service. He was born and raised in Barberton and remained a lifelong resident of Barberton-Norton area. He loved coaching peewee football and playing cards once a week.
He...
Ruby Fern (Tawney) Neff
Mar 14, 2022
BARBERTON---Ruby Fern Neff, 87, passed away March 14, 2022.
Ruby was born in Newton, WV and had been a Barberton resident all her life. She was a member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and will be missed by all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her husband Louis; and daughter Annette Ash;...
George R. Hrubovcak
Mar 13, 2022
George R. Hrubovcak, 82, passed away March 13, 2022. George was born in Akron and was a Barberton/Coventry Township resident all his life. He attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and the Slovak Catholic Sokol #167.
Preceded in death his parents Nicholas and Mary; and brothers Richard and Tom; He is survived by his...
Ann Marie (Pramik) Faber
Mar 12, 2022
On Saturday, March 12th, the struggles ended for our sweet Ann Marie. She was born July 24th, 1966, into a close-knit, fun-loving, and LOUD family. After graduating from Norton High School in 1985, she attended the University of Akron. Years later, in January of 1990, she married her sweetheart of 4.5 years- David Faber. Just...
George R. Jackson
Mar 10, 2022
BARBERTON - George R. Jackson, 99, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022. George was born in Washington County, PA and was a Barberton resident since 1978 where he retired from the US Post Office after 35 years as a mail carrier. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the Holy Name...
Fred J. Blevins
Mar 9, 2022
NORTON - Fred J. Blevins, 74, passed away March 9th with his beloved family by his side. Born in Glade Spring, VA to Melvin and Blanche (McNeil) Blevins, he resided in Virginia as well as the Norton and Barberton, OH area all of his life. Fred had a private clinical psychology practice in Fairlawn, OH...
Sean W. Matheny
Mar 7, 2022
Sean W. Matheny, 66, of Clinton, OH, passed away on March 7, 2022 after a life of service to his community and family. Sean was born in Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio on October 9, 1955. After graduating from Kenmore High School, he studied at Kent State University but soon joined Akron’s Police Training Academy. He began his...
Charles E. Atwood
Mar 6, 2022
DOYLESTOWN---Charles E. Atwood, 92, passed away March 6, 2022. Charles was born in Butler, TN and was a Doylestown resident most of his life. He was a member of Local 744 and was a proud Army Veteran serving during the Korean War.
Preceded in death by his wife Edith; he is survived by his son...
Henry "Hank" P. Fodor
Mar 5, 2022
Henry (Hank) Patrick Fodor age 85, passed away peacefully on March 5th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Morgantown West Virginia, Henry moved to Barberton, OH as a young child. Hank was a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1955. Hank lettered all 4 years in basketball, baseball, football and track. He was known...
Kathleen R. (Nagle) Okolish
Mar 5, 2022
NORTON - Kathleen Ruth Okolish (née Nagle) passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022. Kathleen was born on December 5, 1933 in Akron, Ohio and later moved to Norton with her family where she enjoyed country living. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Stump, and her second husband of 63 years...
Sandra R. (Kline) Mitchell
Mar 4, 2022
BARBERTON---Sandra R. Mitchell, (nee Kline), 83, passed away peacefully March 4, 2022.
Sandy was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was a member of Southwest Church of Christ where she was active in the Women’s group and was the designated baker. Sandy volunteered for many years for the Barberton Band Boosters,...
Dr. John D. Petrich
Mar 4, 2022
BARBERTON---Dr. John D. Petrich, 88, passed away March 4, 2022. John was born in Forest City, PA to the late John and Albina (Osolin) Petrich and moved to Barberton in 1937. He was a graduate of Barberton High School, The College of Wooster, Loyola University College of Dental Surgery and the Boston University Goldman School...
Donald "Verne" L. Forst
Mar 3, 2022
BARBERTON---Donald “Verne” L. Forst, 96, passed away March 3, 2022.
Verne was born in Barberton where he was a life resident of the Norton/Barberton area. He retired from the Babcock and Wilcox after 40 years as a drafting group leader and was awarded two patents. Verne was a member of First Lutheran Church of Barberton...
Iris "Jackie" (Newsome) Martz
Feb 27, 2022
Iris “Jackie” Martz (Newsome) 88, went to be with the Lord February 27, 2022. She was the last of 13 children to Frank and Minnie Newsome of Richwood, WV.
Jackie lived in Akron and surrounding area for years. She loved her family and her dog Harley very much. Jackie was a jack of all trades....
Margaret S. (Harris) Thomas
Feb 20, 2022
NORTON---Margaret (Harris) Thomas, 74, passed away February 20, 2022. Born in Cleveland on October 24, 1947, she was an area resident for the past 43 years.
She enjoyed camping and relaxing by the fire holding her best teaching moments of life. She cared deeply for everyone she met and was an amazing listener for all...
Amber Marie Palevich
Feb 15, 2022
BARBERTON---Amber M. Palevich, 38, passed away February 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Amber was born in Barberton where she was a life resident.
Preceded in death by her grandparents Leon B. and Juanita I. Palevich; grandfather Kenneth Dye; and step-grandfather Roger P. Ortiz; She is survived by her loving significant...
Ann M. Casto
Feb 13, 2022
BARBERTON---Ann M. Casto, 79, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022 at The Village of St. Edward at Wadsworth.
Ann was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked at Sieberling Tire and Rubber and retired from the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church...
David "Poke" J. Gondor
Feb 9, 2022
BARBERTON---David J. Gondor “Poke”, 67, passed away February 9, 2022. David was born on May 4, 1954 in Barberton where he was a Westside life resident. Poke was a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1972 where he played football. He retired from Saint-Gobain. He also enjoyed playing softball and golf and was a member of...
