Barry "Buck" L. Braman
Jan 16, 2021
WADSWORTH---Barry L. Braman “Buck”, 76, passed away January 16, 2021. Barry was born in Wadsworth and was proud to be a Barberton resident most of his life. He started his career working at Ohio Brass which then led him to Joy Manufacturing in North Carolina and then to Cleveland Pneumatic in Miami. He then eventually came back...
Eileen M. (Shearer) Friedman
Jan 16, 2021
BARBERTON---Eileen (Shearer) Friedman passed away Jan. 16, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones at 89. Her earthly body gave out but her spirit remains. Her loving and friendly nature impressed upon all who had the fortune of meeting her. Her faith in the Lord carried her throughout life and its many hurdles...
Phoebe J. (Pullin) Bernard
Jan 11, 2021
BARBERTON---Phoebe J. Bernard, 90, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021.
Phoebe was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She worked alongside her husband at the Wm. Bernard Company and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her husband William P. Sr.; daughter Debra Bernard;...
Margaret Mary (Pasternak) Genet
Jan 5, 2021
BARBERTON---Margaret Mary Genet, age 93, of Barberton died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, with the love of her life, Joe, by her side and following good-byes from their five children. She was born on July 6, 1927, to Joseph and Mary Pasternak, Czechoslovakian immigrants, in Barberton, Ohio, and raised in their Slovak culture and language until...
David R. Wright Jr.
Jan 2, 2021
NORTON---David R. Wright Jr., 72, passed away January 2, 2021. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on January 8, 1948.
Preceded in death by his father David; mother and step-father Betty and Leonard Martin; son Tommy; brother Jimmy; and sister Becky Lovas; Survivors include his sons David (Amanda) Wright III, Jeremy Wright and Tony (Yvonne)...
Donnie J. Forst
Dec 29, 2020
BARBERTON---Donald (Donnie) Forst, 68, passed away peacefully December 29, 2020 after a brief illness. He graduated from Norton High School in 1971. He was a life resident of the Norton Barberton area where he retired from B&W with 45 years of service He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma. He is survived by his father...
Wanda Jelus
Dec 26, 2020
Wanda Jelus, 91, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 26. Her family and friends could sadly not be with her in the final days, due to Covid19.
Wanda was a resident of Wadsworth, OH, where she resided with her second husband, John Jelus, a US Army WWII veteran. She has been widowed...
Dave L. Adamson
Dec 25, 2020
BARBERTON---Dave L. Adamson, 66, passed away December 25, 2020.
Dave was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. He worked at BWXT for the past 33 years and was a proud Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
Preceded in death by his daughter Lisa Warren; and parents Dave Adamson...
Gilbert "Gib" Mccune
Dec 25, 2020
BARBERTON---Gilbert “Gib” McCune, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 25, 2020.
Gib was born in Cremo, WV and was a Barberton resident most of his life where he was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
He is now reunited with Ruth, his loving wife of 66 years. He...
Glen "Doug" Douglas Hillyer
Dec 23, 2020
AKRON---Glen "Doug" Douglas Hillyer 55, passed away December 23, 2020.
Doug was born in Barberton on November 24, 1965 and lived most of his life in Barberton.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents Raylan and Edna Hillyer; brothers Guy and Ricky. He is survived by brothers Raylan (Karen) and Bill (Bernadette)...
Jimmie T. Holmes
Dec 17, 2020
BARBERTON---Jimmie Holmes, 83, passed away on December 17th. He grew up in Alabama, and had made the Barberton area his home since he was a teenager.
He was the classic “nice guy”, lived from a place of generosity, and told everyone he knew about his faith in Christ. He was a very hard worker, and...
James T. Macko
Dec 16, 2020
BARBERTON---James T. Macko, 79, passed away December 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus.
Jim was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from MidWest Rubber. He was also a member of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norton. Jim was an amazing uncle to his niece and nephew.
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Mary Ann (Mcculligan) Owens
Dec 16, 2020
Mary Ann Owens passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2020, at 75 years of age. She was born in Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School. Mary Ann was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas McCulligan and Margaret (Dixon) McCulligan; brother Richard McCulligan, sister Betty Brady, and sister...
Donald E. Binkley
Dec 14, 2020
Donald Binkley, of Norton, passed away December 14th, 2020, his 83rd birthday, of natural causes.
The Barberton YMCA Director for 18 years he was an active volunteer for Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, The First Presbyterian Church of Barberton, and reading for the blind.
He was a member of Kiwanis and the Barberton Ministerial...
Monica R. (Thesing) Krause
Dec 13, 2020
Monica R. Krause passed away suddenly on December 13, 2020 at her home. Monica will forever be “29”.
She was born in Barberton, Ohio to Joseph and Zita Thesing. Her family had a rich history in Barberton with her grandparents owning the Meehan Bottling Company. Monica was a majorette at St. Mary’s High School. She...
Marine J. Cornachione
Dec 13, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marine J. Cornachione, 89, announce his sudden passing on Sunday, December 13, 2020 after a short illness from Covid -- he gave it a good fight! He was born on February 25, 1931 in Barberton to the late Giovanna and Dominic Cornacchione. He was preceded in death by...
David W. Gleghorn
Dec 6, 2020
David W. Gleghorn, 86, passed away on Saturday, Dec 6th. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a longtime resident of Clinton, Ohio. He spent his career as a sheet metal worker and was a member of Local 33. He served in the US Army and was a member of St. George’s and Sts. Philip and James Churches....
Patrick M. Ryan
Dec 5, 2020
We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Patrick Michael Ryan on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Riverside California, Patrick was raised in Norton, Ohio. He was the son of the late Carl and Georgene Ryan and employed by Benco Dental for over 27 years. Patrick enjoyed good food,...
Lisa L. Mathes
Dec 4, 2020
Lisa Lanell Mathes(Wilson), age 53, passed away unexpectedly alongside her husband of almost 30 years, Kenneth Mathes, On December 4, 2020.
Lisa was born to Helen and Robert Wilson on December 4,1967 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She was a 1986 graduate of Barberton High School, and was employed as a chef at First Energy Corp....
Kenneth M. Mathes
Dec 4, 2020
Kenneth Michael Mathes, age 49, passed away unexpectedly alongside his wife of almost 30 years, Lisa Mathes, on December 4th, 2020. Kenneth was born to Clara and Ralph Mathes on July 24th, 1971 in Akron, OH. He was a 1989 graduate of Garfield High School. Kenny spent most of his life as a mechanic and truck driver...
