Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio
The obituaries in the Summit County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Barberton, Ohio's history and identity.
Richard J. Waltz
Jul 31, 2021
BARBERTON---Richard Joseph Waltz passed away the morning of July 31, 2021 with family by his side. He was born January 22, 1936, in Barberton, Ohio, the son of Eleanor and Joseph Waltz. Richard was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary High School, where he met his wife Beverly (née Frattura). Richard received a Masters Degree in Mechanical...
John "Jack" S. Sabol
Jul 31, 2021
BARBERTON - Jack (John) Sabol passed away July 31, 2021 of a malignant brain tumor that was diagnosed on April 27. Despite surgery, therapy, and rehab, he was told it was terminal. He spent his last 16 days at home with a family who loved him and made sure he was never without company. He...
Craig R. Lytle
Jul 17, 2021
BARBERTON---Craig R. Lytle, 73, passed away July 17, 2021. Craig was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident all his life.
He retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 48 years and was a member of Faith Family Church. Craig loved spending time at Springwood Lake Camp Club in East Sparta.
...Joshua P. Dowdell
Jul 16, 2021
Joshua Dowdell, 44, passed away on Friday, July 16th 2021.
Josh will be missed everyday by his Mother Pamela Dowdell, Father James Dowdell, Step-Mother Christine Dowdell, Sister Julie Norman, Son Jarod Dowdell, Son Jayden Dowdell, Grandmother June Millianoes, Grandmother Lena Lowe, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many great friends.
The family will receive friends...
Edith M. (Anderson) Canning
Jul 12, 2021
BARBERTON---Edith Marie Canning (Anderson), 96, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1925, in Barberton, where she was a lifetime resident.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John, with whom she enjoyed 55 years of marriage, her parents John and Laura Anderson, and...
Barbara A. (Maurer) Horvath
Jul 2, 2021
BARBERTON---Barbara A. Horvath (nee Maurer) of Barberton passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, after a lengthy struggle. She was born December 13, 1940, to the late James and Margaret Maurer in Barberton, and lived her entire life in the Barberton area. She attended St. Augustine’s Grade School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1958....
Joan M. (Ruminski) Kaplinski
Jun 28, 2021
Joan Kaplinski, 92, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021. Joan was born in Cleveland and spent most of her life in Barberton. She retired as a seamstress at CMO Inc. in Barberton when she was in her 70's. She was a joyful, loving, caring soul, who loved her family very deeply. She will be forever embedded...
Richard R. Csuhta
Jun 21, 2021
Richard Csuhta was 85 years old when he passed away after a long illness on June 21,2021.
Richard was a loving father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He is reunited with his brother, Bob, his grandson Justin and his loving parents. He was an avid reader, golfer and an excellent euchre player. He was born on...
Catherine L. Herold
Jun 16, 2021
BARBERTON - Catherine L. Herold, 88, passed away peacefully on June 16. Catherine was born May 15, 1933 to John & Mary Herold. Being the fourth of seven children, her placement squarely in the middle of a large family reflects a devotion to family that would become one of her hallmarks. She was preceded in...
Norma J. (Tucker) Richner
Jun 6, 2021
Norma Jean Richner of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away peacefully and met her Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family on Sunday June 6, 2021 just 8 days shy of her 89th birthday. Norma was born in Wooster, OH to Mildred and Willis Tucker. She was preceded in death by husbands Joseph Todd and Clyde Richner...
Jason Bryan Maurer
Jun 5, 2021
Jason Bryan Maurer (September 25,1975-June 5, 2021)
Jason Bryan Maurer passed away unexpectedly June 5, 2021. He leaves behind his mother Pam, brother Adam (Amanda), nephews Brayden and Blayne, niece Brooklyn and maternal grandmother Judith Parish. Jason was also surrounded by a large and loving family of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in...
Rosemary A. (Stimac) Paddy
Jun 3, 2021
BARBERTON - Rosemary Ann (Stimac) Paddy born March 17, 1940, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021 with family and friends by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved parents John and Rose Stimac, Rosemary “Rosie” was born in Akron Ohio and graduated from Buchtel High School in 1958. She was employed by Western...
Mario D. Zadra
Jun 2, 2021
BARBERTON - Mario D. Zadra, (94), a Barberton resident passed away June 2, 2021. He was born September 29, 1926 in Ironwood Michigan to the late Daniel and Emma Zadra. Preceded in death by his lovely wife of 45 years Dorothea, Daughter; Mary Beth (Mark) Rittenhour, Son in Law; Jerry A. Young and Father and...
Margaret E. (Gyuris) Kezman
Jun 2, 2021
Margaret E. Kezman, 96, passed away June 2, 2021 at Parkside Villa in Middleburg Heights.
Margaret was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital as an LPN in the Nursery Unit. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the former Holy Trinity Catholic...
Dorien Marie (Dallman) Mattle
May 30, 2021
Dorien M. Mattle, 88, passed away into the arms of the Lord on May 30, 2021.
Dorien was born in Madison, WI and had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she retired from P.P.G. Industries after 38 years of service. She was a member of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norton...
Robert H. Sapp
May 26, 2021
Robert H. Sapp, 65, passed away May 26, 2021.
Bob was born in Mobile, Alabama and had been an area resident most of his life where he graduated from Central-Hower High School. He worked at Revlis Corporation for 20 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Preceded in death by his parents Robert and...
Martin Underation
May 26, 2021
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Martin Underation, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away at the age of 66. He was born on January 2nd, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio to Peter and Mary Underation. He attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius school in Barberton and Barberton High School. He married Susan Mollohan on May 1st, 1980...
Marta K. Bendel
May 25, 2021
Marta K. Bendel born June 6, 1942, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021.
She was proceeded in death by husband Russell C. Bendel and Holley Seeley. She is survived by children Jim Seeley and Heather Herbst, stepsons Randy Bendel, Rodger (Becky) Bendel and Michael Bendel and several grandchildren.
Marta had a passion...
Pamela Mae Parris
May 24, 2021
BARBERTON--- Pamela Mae Parris, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born on June 1, 1947 to Edward and Gladys Parris, lifetime residents of Barberton. Pam enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up as well as bingo and the Golden Girls. She had a very outgoing and caring personality and was always...
Carolyn L. (Rinder) Petrie
May 23, 2021
Carolyn Rinder Petrie passed away Sunday, May 23,2021 at the Smithville-Western Nursing Home in Smithville, Ohio. Carolyn was born in Massillon, Ohio to Bud and Helen Rinder on June 13,1935. After graduation she moved to Louisville, Ky. where she met her first husband and had two sons. She later married her second husband, Anthony (Pete) Petrie. After...
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