Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Dec 5, 2021

CLINTON---Anna Y. Vozar passed away Sunday December 5, 2021 (1 month shy of her 99th birthday).  She was born January 5, 1923 to John and Anna Kiminecz.  Anna married William J. Vozar Sr. on August 2, 1947 and was a lifetime resident of Clinton. She retired in 1998 from the Fred Albrect Grocery Company as a bakery...

Dec 2, 2021

NORTON---Carolyn Binkley, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2021.  She is now as she should be, with her husband, Don, once again being his right arm in the many projects he gets them into.

Carolyn was a faithful church member and Sunday School teacher. Many in the community came to know her through...

Nov 24, 2021

Janet L. Quinn (nee White), 89, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center.

Janet was born in Lincolnton, NC and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a nurses aide and a member of Southwest Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by her parents...

Nov 20, 2021

BARBERTON---Jack W. Bell, 87, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2021.  Born in Barberton on April 6, 1934, to Wallace and Laverna Bell, he was a life-long resident of Barberton.

Employed by the City of Barberton for 37 years, he retired in 1994, after serving as City Surveyor, Street Superintendent, and Special Projects Manager.  Jack...

Nov 18, 2021

NORTON---Sylvia M. Palcic, 94, passed away November 18, 2021 at her residence.

Sylvia was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life where she worked at Marshall’s Dept. Store. She was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where she was active in the Rosary Society and...

Nov 18, 2021

Tammy Ann (Bowser) Glunt passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Thursday November 18th, with her husband, children, and granddaughter Adriaane by her side. Tammy was born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania by Pauline and James Bowser. Tammy was a great wife, mother, and friend that always welcomed anyone into her home and was always there...

Nov 17, 2021

NORTON---Dora Leigh Balash, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with her family at her side.

Dora was born in Barberton to Dewey and Edith Scott. She attended St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was involved in the Holy Hour and Funeral Luncheon Programs. Dora enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing and crocheting, but her...

Nov 15, 2021

BARBERTON---Beverly Ann Krizay passed away November 15, 2021 in her residence at the age of 86. She was born in Youngstown, where she met her late husband and love of her life, Glenn D. Krizay, at a USO dance. After the wedding, the couple moved to Manchester, where she raised three sons: Glenn, Gregory and...

Nov 15, 2021

BARBERTON - Nancy Elaine (Datz) Mitchell, 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2021. Nancy was born in Alliance and had been a Norton resident most of her life. She worked for Mt. Union College and Catering by Diane. Nancy was a member of Barberton Evangelical Friends Church. Preceded in death...

Nov 14, 2021

BARBERTON---Carla M. Jennings, 78, passed away November 14, 2021 after a long hard fought battle with COPD and dementia.

Carla was born in Akron, lived in Barberton for most of her life, moved to California for 20 years where she worked at Henry Schein Dental and returned to Barberton in 2011.  She loved camping, boating,...

Nov 13, 2021

BARBERTON---Amy L. Rine, 63, passed away November 13, 2021.

Amy was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life. She graduated from Stark State College and worked as a medical transcriptionist. Amy was a member of Grace Bible Church where she was very active with various youth groups and children’s ministries,...

Nov 13, 2021

BARBERTON---Our beloved, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Loisann Eaton (nee’ Takkinen), passed away November 13, 2021 at the age of 97.

She cherished her beloved birth state, Minnesota, snow and lakes (probably due to her love of Minnesota). She was a kind and generous friend, especially enjoying her times at the Barberton Hunky Club.

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Nov 5, 2021

Joseph S. Jursik

BARBERTON---Joseph S. Jursik, 96, passed away November 5, 2021 at his residence.

Joe was born in Middleton, OH and had been a Barberton resident all his life. He retired from the Sieberling Tire and Rubber Co and was a proud Navy Veteran, having served in the Pacific during WWII. Joe...

Oct 28, 2021

BARBERTON---Steve W. “Bill” Nagy, 91, passed away October 28, 2021.

Steve was born in Hungary and had been a Barberton resident most of his life. He retired from the Ohio Brass Company and was a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church and attended Prince of Peace Church.

Preceded in death by...

Oct 24, 2021

Irene C. Otto, 90, passed away October 24, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.

Irene was born in Norton and lived in the area for some time. She then moved to San Diego with her husband and after retiring they moved to Ocala, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Mary...

Oct 17, 2021

BARBERTON---Mike Firtha, 88, passed away October 17, 2021.

Mike was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all his life where he retired from the Peter J. Schmitt Co. and also had Mike Firtha Trucking. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Randolph, loved his fruit, vegetable and flower gardens...

Oct 15, 2021

BARBERTON---John E. Hausch, 85, passed away October 15, 2021.

John was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from B.F. Goodrich after 37 ½ yrs. He was a member of Columbia United Church of Christ and a proud Marine Corp Veteran. John was a hard worker, avid fisherman but most of...

Oct 10, 2021

BARBERTON---Eleanor Sophie Stetz (nee Nagy), 95, passed away peacefully, October 10 after a brief illness.

Eleanor was born in Barberton in 1926 to the late Andy and Mary Nagy and she lived in the “Magic City” her entire life, graduating, near the top of her class, from Barberton High School in 1944. She was a...

Oct 9, 2021

NORTON---Michael C. Young lost his battle with COPD and lung cancer on October 9, 2021. Mike was born on October 8, 1953 to Bernard and Dorothy Young and grew up in Manchester, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bernard Jr. and his niece Holly Young. Surviving him is his wife...

Oct 9, 2021

AXTON, VA - Elva Almeda Ramsey, 90 Peacefully passed away in the care of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 9, 2021.   She was bored in Malvern, Ohio on June 30, 1931.  She lived most of her life in Barberton, Ohio and worked at the Barberton Dairy Queen for 28 years. She rang the bell...