Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Oct 7, 2021

BARBERTON---William E. Baughman, 88, passed away October 7, 2021.

Bill was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident all his life. He retired from P.P.G. Industries and was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church until it closed. Bill was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman but most of...

Oct 1, 2021

Charles (Chuck) W. Shirey II

The family of Charles (Chuck) W. Shirey II is saddened to announce his passing on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the age of 59 years. He was born on June 5, 1962. Preceded in death by his father Charles Shirey and survived by his mother Cheryl (Baughman) Shirey of Barberton....

Sep 28, 2021

NORTON---Robin A. Ashley, 65, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 28, 2021.

Robin was born in Akron and had been a Norton resident most of her life. She worked as a medical coder for Team Health.

Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Joanne Nace; and sisters Jackie Derrick and...

Sep 28, 2021

Steven Paul Underation, 55, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2021. He was born on April 22, 1966 in Akron, Ohio to Patricia (Burian) and Joseph R. Underation. Steve was a 1984 graduate of Barberton High School where he was a member of the golf team. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management at...

Sep 17, 2021

BARBERTON---Edward W. “Sonny” Hughes, 85, passed away September 17, 2021 at his residence. Sonny was born in Sherman and had been an area resident all his life where he retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Barberton. Sonny was a car enthusiast and was a member of numerous...

Sep 17, 2021

BARBERTON---Bradley “Marty” Fox, 60, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 surrounded by his family after a sudden hemorrhagic stroke on August 27. Brad never did anything small. There will never be enough room in the newspaper to describe his life, love, and personality. He was the type of person who has a friend on every...

Sep 9, 2021

Russel R. Bendel

DOYLESTOWN---On Thursday, September 9, 2021, God called his faithful servant home. He was promoted from his pilgrimage here on earth and crossed into our Heavenly Father’s loving arms. Russ was born in Akron and had been a Wadsworth resident most of his life.

Those who knew Russ, knew he had...

Sep 7, 2021

BARBERTON - Dennis Mollric was born and raised in Barberton until his passing September 7, 2021 (83 years young). During his lifetime, he was a Barberton Police Officer for 30 plus years and then became a Summit County Special Deputy for 20 plus years. During peacetime, he served in the US Army for 2 years,...

Sep 3, 2021

NORTON---Agnes F. Tomich, 90, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021.

She loved gardening, puzzle books and most of all baking. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Elizabeth (Krnach) Magura and her many siblings. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Alex; sons Jeff (Dianna) and Eric (Linda); many...

Aug 27, 2021

BARBERTON---Frank S. Porok, aged 92 years, passed away on August 27, 2021.  He was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 22, 1929 to George and Josephine (Zalar) Porok. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George; sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Lawrence Maurer; and his nephews, Gregory and John Maurer.  Frank is survived by his...

Aug 21, 2021

BARBERTON---Robert “Bob” L. Myers, 83, passed away August 21, 2021.

Bob was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and graduate of Barberton High School. He was a bricklayer, former Assistant Building Commissioner for the City of Barberton and retired from Summit County as a Building Inspector. Bob was a faithful member of...

Aug 21, 2021

Philip “Phil” Charles Sauvageot, 74 of Barberton, Ohio, left this world behind to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2021 after a three year battle with cancer.

Loving husband of 36 years to Nancy, father to Philip M. (Stephanie) Sauvageot, Tina Sauvageot (Mike McFeely), Janna Elliot, and Elizabeth (Tony) Kozenko; Grandpap/Grandpa/Papa to...

Aug 18, 2021

Keith Linn aka Keith London of Akron Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 18th. He is preceded in death by his best friend of 40 years Linda D Fisher of Doylestown and his ex wife Linda R Linn. He is survived by his daughter Tracie sellers of Michigan, Roxie / Ron Jones...

Aug 18, 2021

BARBERTON---Michael J. Kindel, 86, passed away August 18, 2021 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Mike was born in Barberton where he was a lifelong resident and retired from the Akron Recycling Center after working at Sieberling Tire and Rubber Co. and Rockwell. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, loved golfing and making...

Aug 17, 2021

NORTON---John (Jack) K. Lohan, 77, passed away unexpectedly August 17, 2021.

Jack was born January 3, 1944 in Wheeling, WV to John J. and Elinor J. Lohan.

He was preceded in death by parents, John J. and Elinor J. and daughter-in-law, Sharon Lohan. Jack is survived by Karen, his loving wife of 55...

Aug 13, 2021

Our family lost a very loving, talented and hardworking woman on August 13th 2021. Mary was born to Gabriel and Elizabeth Sayko in 1927. She married the love of her life, Joe Jursik, in 1947.

Mary loved her job and friends at Babcock & Wilcox. She was an extremely talented seamstress and took great pride...

Aug 13, 2021

Ethel Baker, 87, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 at The Village of St. Edward Hospice Center in Fairlawn.

She had been a resident of The Village of St. Edward-Wadsworth for the past two years. Ethel was born in Akron on August 29, 1933, the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Baker. She...

Aug 10, 2021

BARBERTON---Ron was born January 16, 1944, in Barberton Ohio, to Teresa “Tess” Mahalek and Joe Mollric, and passed away August 10, 2021. Ron was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, athlete, public servant and a friend to all who crossed his path. Ron, “Beetle” to his closest friends, loved Barberton and never left except...

Jul 31, 2021

WADSWORTH---Natalie A. Doell (Healy) age 87, died on Saturday, July 31.  She was born in Staten Island, NY where she attended New Dorp High School class in 1951. She went on to graduate from St. Mary's College class of 1955, this is where he met her loving husband Philip, whom she married in Staten Island in April...

Jul 31, 2021

Joseph Carl Sukie passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021 at the age of 90.

Joseph was born in Barberton to the late Joseph and Teresa Sukie in 1930.  He graduated from Barberton High School and enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He was stationed at Chicksands, England as a Radio Intercept...