Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 7, 2022

John C. Patton (WD8JP)

WADSWORTH/DOYLESTOWN---John C. Patton, (WD8JP), 79, passed away on February 7, 2022. John was born on September 21, 1942 in Dennison, OH and had been an area resident most of his life.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy (nee Herold); children Michelle (Andrew)...

Feb 3, 2022

NORTH CANTON – Frank T Presutto II, 66, passed away February 3, 2022, at his home in North Canton, Ohio.

Frank was born in Barberton, but also lived in Wadsworth, before settling into his final home in North Canton.

Frank spent most of his working life as a machinist at a variety of...

Jan 31, 2022

Michael A. Pace

WADSWORTH---Michael A. Pace, 79, passed away with his family by his side on January 31, 2022.

Mike was born in Burgettstown, PA and had been an Akron area resident most of his life. He was known for his lifelong passion for the automobile business.

Preceded in death by his son James; parents Mario and Evelyn; sisters Betty LaFatch and Norma...

Jan 31, 2022

NEW FRANKLIN---Sandra K. Flaker, 73, passed away suddenly on January 31, 2022.

Sandra was born in Barberton and was an area resident all her life. She was a former member of St. George Catholic Church and current member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Sandra was an excellent seamstress, cook, baker and singer. She...

Jan 29, 2022

NORTON---Robert “Bob” T. Okolish passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022. Robert was born on February 7, 1933 in Barberton, Ohio and later moved to Norton, where he shared a gentleman’s farm with his wife and children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Jennie Okolish (née Koren); his brothers, Tony, Frank,...

Jan 27, 2022

Frederick Wilhelm passed away on January 27, 2022 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Fred was born on July 16, 1952 and grew up in Norton.  He was a machinist by trade and was passionate about his job and took pride in his work. Fred always loved playing baseball and then softball with many...

Jan 13, 2022

Terry Lee Selogy

WADSWORTH TWP---Terry L. Selogy, 73, passed away from Covid Pneumonia complications on January 13, 2022.

Terry was born in Massillon and has been an area resident all his life. He retired from Alsides after 20 years of service, the Wadsworth City Schools after 20 years and owned and operated his...