Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...