Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

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...