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 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...
Robert L. Danko
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...
Mary Irene (Pasternak) Zinkovich
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...
Andrew J. Drobnak Jr.
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...
Robert J. Pitz
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...
Lawrence S. Hornacek
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...
Margaret Sarah (Glancy) Virostko
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...
Patricia S. (Mcelhaney) Coon
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...
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