Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

May 21, 2021

BARBERTON---Robert L. Danko (93) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 21, 2021.  Bob will be dearly missed by his wife of 72 years, Rosalie Danko.

Bob was born in Barberton on July 23, 1927 to Stephen and Ann Danko where he lived his entire life.  In addition to his parents, Bob...

May 16, 2021

BARBERTON---Mary Irene Zinkovich, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1932 to Joseph and Mary Pasternak, Czechoslovakian immigrants,  in Barberton and raised in their Slovak culture. She attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School, Highland Junior High School and graduated from Barberton High School. She was a...

May 11, 2021

Andrew “Andy” John Drobnak, Jr. passed away at Fairview Hospital on May 11, 2021. He was born in Fairview Park on January 9, 1932. From his days at St. Ignatius High School, Andy showed a proclivity for business, as his classmates noted that Andy kept them regularly informed of commodity prices. Andy received a Gold Cup from...

May 5, 2021

Robert J. Pitz (Bob), Born July 29, 1945, passed away May 5, 2021.

Bob has left behind his daughter Amy Pitz, son Matt Pitz, girlfriend Patti Day and daughters-in-law Tammi and Kari. Grandchildren Jacob Pitz, Ryan Ritter, Caileigh Ritter and Jason Cake. Great grandson Liam Pitz. He was preceded in death by his daughter Mary...

Apr 22, 2021

COPLEY/BARBERTON---Lawrence S. Hornacek, 77, passed away April 22, 2021 after one year of declining health.

Larry was born in Barberton and was a proud graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School Class of 1962 and The University of Akron, where he was a member of the TKE Fraternity. He was employed by Barberton City Schools for...

Apr 15, 2021

CLINTON---Margaret Sarah (Glancy) Virostko, 86, passed away April 15, 2021 at The Village at St. Edward. Margaret was a life resident of Clinton and a member of the former St. George Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul; and parents John and Mary Glancy. Margaret is survived by her niece and...

Apr 8, 2021

BARBERTON---Patricia S. Coon, 76, passed away April 8, 2021. Patricia was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. She was active as a PTA mom and grandma for many years at Johnson Elementary and enjoyed gardening and crafting.

Preceded in death by her parents Louis and Betty McElhaney; and...

Apr 3, 2021

BARBERTON---Nancy A. Conner, 87, passed away April 2, 2021.

Nancy was born in Cuyahoga Falls and had been a Clinton/Barberton resident all her life where she retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services after 29 years. She was a loving mom, grandma and great-grandmother.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husbands...

Mar 31, 2021

BARBERTON---Sue L. Debevec, 79, passed away March 31, 2021.

Sue was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She retired from North Akron Savings Bank and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Myrtle Petrie; She is survived by her loving husband...

Mar 27, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” H. Bailey, 87, passed away on March 27, 2021.

Betty was born in Akron, OH and spent most of her life living in both Akron as well as Gulfport/Biloxi, MS. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles L. Bailey and son Michael L. Bailey. Betty is survived by daughters Theresa...

Mar 23, 2021

PERRY TOWNSHIP---Maureen E. Dudley, (nee Genet), 70, passed away peacefully with her children by her side. Maureen was born in Barberton and has been a Canton area resident most of her life where she worked at Mercy Medical Center.  She was a graduate of Barberton High School and a member of St. Joan of Arc...

Mar 19, 2021

BARBERTON---Kenneth Baughman, beloved husband of Martha and loving father to Renee, passed away on March 19, 2021.

Ken was Barberton resident all his life and retired from Wright Tool and Forge. He was also a proud U.S. Army Veteran.

In addition to his wife and daughter, he leaves behind his brother William Baughman...

Mar 16, 2021

BARBERTON---Tilden Earl Steiner, 98, of Barberton passed away March 16, 2021. Tilden was born in Orrville on November 9, 1922, to Earl and Elizabeth (Amstutz) Steiner. He was the oldest of ten children. He graduated from Doylestown Chippewa High School, and worked for Tschantz Organ Works and Columbia Southern before serving in the 8th Army Air Corps...

Mar 16, 2021

BARBERTON---Fred Charles Oyler, 83, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 with his children by his side. Born September 18, 1937 he was immensely proud of his Barberton and Ohio roots. Fred was preceded in death by parents Bill and Isabel Oyler, sister Janice Underation, nephew Marc Underation, and former wife Sandra Ries. Left to...

Mar 13, 2021

BARBERTON---LaVern A. Wolf, 91, passed away March 13, 2021.

LaVern was born in Akron and was a Barberton resident all her life where she was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Raymond; granddaughter Heather Papp-Duong; parents George and Helen...

Mar 6, 2021

Karen M. Hurt (Pike), 77, of Barberton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6th, 2021. She was born on June 23rd, 1943 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Fred and Grace Pike. She is also preceded in death by her infant brother Freddie.

Karen worked at the Columbia Chemical Federal...

Mar 4, 2021

Carol Newhouse of Barberton, 71, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on March 4, 2021 surrounded by her son and daughter in law with whom she lived, James and Debra Flanagan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Wanda Sipos; brother David; and nephew Josh.  She is survived by...

Mar 1, 2021

BARBERTON---Edward J. Hanic, 95, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021. Ed was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and the owner of Hanic's Café for 75 years. He was a proud Marine Corp Veteran having served in WWII and was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church....

Feb 26, 2021

Robert Edward Andreyka (Bob) 87, passed away Friday, February 26th, 2021, in Plano, Texas. Born on October 21,1933 in Barberton, Ohio, to Joseph and Elizabeth Andreyka, he was the youngest of 11 children.  The son of immigrant parents, Bob spoke Slovak at home and English elsewhere, often acting as translator for his mother and father.

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Feb 23, 2021

Ilda Budding returned to her Heavenly Father on February 23, 2021. A devoted wife, mother, and sister, she leaves behind a family that was blessed to have her, and friends that were grateful to know her.

Having been born in Cordoba, Argentina, Ilda moved to the USA many years ago with her husband and child....