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.
Nancy Ann (Lincicome) Conner
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...
Sue L. (Petrie) Debevec
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...
Elizabeth Helen (Patterson) Bailey
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...
Maureen E. (Genet) Dudley
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...
Kenneth R. Baughman
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...
Tilden E. Steiner
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...
Fred C. Oyler
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...
Lavern Ann (Berringer) Wolf
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...
Karen M. (Pike) Hurt
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...
Carol S. Newhouse
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...
Edward J. Hanic
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....
Robert E. Andreyka
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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Ilda A. (Gudino) Budding
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....
Pamela J. (Angeloff) Lasko
Feb 23, 2021
NORTON/BARBERTON---Pamela J. Lasko (nee Angeloff), 62, passed away February 23, 2021.
Pam was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the area. She was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1977 and retired from Ohio Edison.
Preceded in death by her son Jeremy; father George Angeloff; father-in-law William Lasko;...
Barbara Ann (Browarek) Lee
Feb 22, 2021
Barbara Ann Lee, (nee Browarek) passed away February 22, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after living to the blessed age of 95.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Tadeusz and Marianna Browarek; brother Damazy “Edward” Browarek and husband Albert Lee. Barbara is survived by her six children, Patricia Svec...
James E. Augustine
Feb 18, 2021
PORTAGE LAKES---James E. Augustine (Augie) passed away on Feb. 18, 2021. He was Born in Akron, Ohio on July 8, 1945 and was a graduate of Coventry High and Kent State University. Augie enjoyed fishing, golfing and was an avid bowler (owning and operating his own pro shop at Stonehedge). He was inducted into the Tricounty Bowling...
Joan M. (Hillenbrand) Sinsky
Feb 10, 2021
COPLEY---Joan M. Sinsky (nee Hillenbrand) 87, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021.
Joan was born in Chicago, IL where she was a resident for 80 years. She lived her last six years in Ohio so she could be closer to her family. Joan retired from the Donlen Corporation after 25 years of service and...
Stephen Trenta
Feb 9, 2021
BARBERTON---Stephen Trenta, 72, passed away February 9, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center.
Steve was born in Barberton and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, loved fishing, wood working, traveling and was a computer buff. Steve was also a proud Air Force Veteran having served during...
Johnnie R. Devenport
Feb 8, 2021
BARBERTON---Johnnie R. Devenport, 19, was welcomed into the Lords arms on February 8, 2021.He was reunited with his father and grandparents. Johnnie was born in Barberton on August 29, 2001, to the late Johnny R. Devenport and Katie Lipovsky. Johnnie was a talented, charming and loving young man and could do anything he put his...
Dennis Charles Mudd
Feb 2, 2021
Dennis C. Mudd, 60, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 2, 2021 after a year long battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his father Edward. Survivors include his mother Janice; sisters Jeanette (Lonnie) and Laura; brothers Jeff and Glenn (Dee). His loving ex-wife Rita and their four children,...
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