Ronald Joe Fling
Sep 10, 2025
Ronald Joe Fling passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on September 10, 2025.
Joe, as he preferred to be called, is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Colleen (Woofter) Fling; children Greg (Michele) Fling and Lisa (Tom) Tallant; grandchildren Mathew (Renee) Fling, Lauren (Eddie) Domitrovich, Jacob (Miranda) Fling, and Lucas Tallant;...
Cecelia E. O'Brien
Sep 9, 2025
Cecelia E. O'Brien passed away September 9, 2025 with family at her side. She was born June 23, 1937 to Francis and Elizabeth (Herold) O'Brien. She lived 85 years of her life in Barberton, until she moved to Doylestown. Cecelia was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she valued offering Holy Hours. She graduated...
David "Dave" H. Spearing
Aug 28, 2025
David "Dave", H. Spearing, 74, passed away August 28, 2025.
He was an avid Tribe fan attending 35+ consecutive home openers. He enjoyed trips to MGM Northfield Park, playing Double Diamond Deluxe Slots ! He worked for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and retired after 30+ years of service.
He is survived by...
Marcia L. Jordan
Aug 23, 2025
Marcia Jordan, 87, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Heritage Crossings Memory Care Community. She was born February 3, 1938 in Millersburg, Ohio to Elbert and Dorthea Jordan.
Marcia was the most creative and interesting person you would want to meet and she will be dearly missed. She resided in Akron most of her...
James "Jim" J. Herold
Aug 19, 2025
James J. Herold, lovingly known as “Jim” passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 19, 2025. Born in Barberton, Ohio on July 24, 1937, Jim was one of nine children of Joseph and Mary (Stevenson) Herold.
A proud graduate of Barberton High School (Class of 1955), Jim went on to serve...
Paul J. Karson Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
Paul J. Karson Jr., 87, passed away August 17, 2025. Paul was born in Barberton where he was a life resident, proudly served his country in the Navy, and retired as a USPS letter carrier. He was an inspiring and devoted father, grandfather, and great- grandfather.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife of...
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Birli-Green
Aug 3, 2025
Our Precious Cousin Kathleen “Kathy” M. Birli-Green, 72, passed away August 3, 2025.
Kathy was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from the City of Barberton. She was a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1970 and also The University of Akron. She volunteered at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic...
Wayne Kaser
Aug 2, 2025
Wayne Kaser, 84, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Margaret Kaser.
Wayne is survived by his children: Dan (Debi) Kaser of Jeanette, PA; Cheryl (AJ) of Cleveland, OH; and David (Amy) Kaser of Wadsworth, OH. He was...
Billie J. Ball
Jul 25, 2025
Billie Joann Ball, 68, passed away July 25, 2025.
Billie was born in Akron to the late William and Wanda Ball.
Per her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Kimberley A. (Pappas) Miller
Jul 19, 2025
Kimberley ”Kim” Ann Miller (Pappas), 66, passed away in the early morning hours of July 19, 2025 at home on Miller Pond in Norton, Ohio completing her six-year journey of her diagnosis of appendix cancer in 2019.
Her first cancer diagnosis, breast cancer, came in 2014 on April 17th, exactly five years to the day...
William J. Winebrenner
Jul 15, 2025
William (Bill) Joseph Winebrenner, 89 of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday July 15, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born August 30, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Carl and Lucy Winebrenner.
Bill graduated from Barberton High School and proudly served his country as a United...
Stanley J Flower
Jul 13, 2025
Stanley Joseph Flower
Loving, devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, went to his heavenly home on July 13, 2025. He was born August 10, 1941 in Copley, Ohio. His absence in our daily lives will be filled with our many wonderful memories we each have of him.
He spent most of his...
E. "Mickey" Michael Lukats
Jul 12, 2025
E. Michael (Mickey) Lukats, 75, of Wadsworth, OH, passed away suddenly on July 12, 2025. Born on February 18, 1950, to Dr. Elmer and Erma Lukats. He was a longtime resident of Barberton, OH, and spent many cherished years at his vacation home in Hessel, MI.
Mickey was the devoted husband of Becky Lukats for...
Jessica Lyn Woodley
Jul 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jessica Lyn (Grim) Woodley, age 40, on July 8, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.
Jessica was born on September 15, 1984 to Eric Hughey and Tonya Ripplinger. She attended Akron Garfield Highschool graduating in 2002 and later graduated from Herzing University for Medical Billing and...
Katherine J. Fern
Jun 22, 2025
Katherine J. Fern, born 12/01/1961, beloved mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025.
Kathy graduated from Barberton High School in 1980. She was the epitome of kindness, the sweetest person that everyone loved. She was cherished by her son Michael (Alexis) and also survived by her brothers Jason Canada (Melissa), Dale...
Fred James Hicks
Jun 20, 2025
F. James (Jim) Hicks, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend gained his heavenly wings on June 20, 2025.
Born in Barberton, OH on April 1,1945 to the late Arthur and Helen (Mercer) Hicks, Jim has been a resident of Doylestown for 48 years. A 1963 graduate of Barberton High School, he served in the...
Charlynn R. (Daniel) Stewart
Jun 18, 2025
Charlynn R. Stewart, (nee Daniel), 46, passed away June 18, 2025.
Charlynn was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life. She loved music, elephants and most of all, spending time with her granddaughter.
Preceded in death by her father Charles Daniel; She is survived by her husband Edward...
Charlotte L. (Raymond) Kidney (Theken)
Jun 11, 2025
Charlotte (Theken) Kidney
January 23, 1934 – June 11, 2025
Charlotte (Theken) Kidney, age 91, of Barberton, Ohio—formerly of Homer City, Pennsylvania—passed away peacefully on the morning of June 11, 2025.
Born on January 23, 1934, in the Appalachian coal town of Homer City, Charlotte was the eldest of four children...
Scott Lieberth
Jun 10, 2025
Scott Michael Lieberth, 42, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2025. Born on April 23, 1983, Scott was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Barberton High
School.Scott was known for his big heart and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends. He had a remarkable gift for making people smile...
Rosalie M. (Murphy) Danko
Jun 9, 2025
Rosalie M. Danko, (nee Murphy), 97, passed away June 9, 2025.
Born March 15, 1928 to the late Sam and Lillian Murphy, Rosalie was a lifetime resident of Barberton and a graduate of Barberton High School. Rosalie and husband Bob raised their children in St. Augustine Church where she was a devoted member. A homemaker...
