Jeffery A. Hiltabidel
Dec 30, 2025
Jeffery A. Hiltabidel, 74, passed away on December 30, 2025.
Jeff was born in Akron where he was a life resident and a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in US Army.
Preceded in death by his father Ronald; brother Larry; and sister Darlene; He is survived by his sons Bill, John and Jeffery' daughters Melissa, Jennifer and Teresa; many grandchildren; his mother Mona; brothers...
James H. Hutchinson
Dec 29, 2025
James H. Hutchinson, “Hutch”, 101, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025 at his residence.
Hutch was born in Barberton and retired from the Seiberling Tire and Rubber Company in 1980. He also did truck maintenance until he was 70. Hutch was an avid golfer, fisherman, gardener, reader and loved to do woodworking. He was also a proud Navy Veteran...
Bernard J. "Bernie" Reed
Dec 26, 2025
Bernard "Bernie" J. Reed, 75, of Green, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1950, in Akron, Ohio.
Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Janet Reed.
He is survived by his children, Bridget (Richard) Moore, Paul Reed, and Lance (Katie) Reed; grandchildren Taylor, Chase, Cassidy, Aden, Abby, and Ben; great-grandchildren Emma, Elliot,...
Paula Jean Yurko
Dec 21, 2025
Paula Jean Yurko, 73, of Barberton, passed away at her home on December 21, 2025.
She lived in Seattle, Washington for more than 30 years, and worked as a paralegal/secretary for several different law firms there. She graduated from Barberton High School, Class of 1970. She attended the University of Akron, where she obtained a BA Degree in Teaching. Paula was...
Sylvia J. Breiding
Dec 19, 2025
Sylvia J. Breiding, (nee Descent), 95, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 at The Village of St. Edward at Wadsworth.
Sylvia was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with all her children and grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband Louis; daughter Linda Burgess;...
Robert V. Williams
Dec 13, 2025
Robert Vernon Williams, 79, passed away on Saturday, December 13th, 2025.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Patricia. He is survived by his daughter Melissa (Ernie) Hornak and son Robert (Aimee) Williams, grandchildren, Ben, Gabbie, Andy, Jack, RJ, and Mallory.
Robert was born in Barberton on December 15th,1945 and resided there...
Gene W. Goebel
Dec 7, 2025
Gene Waychoff Goebel, age 78 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 7th, in the presence of his loving family. He leaves behind his loving wife Dorothy, his son Matt, his daughter-in-law Jenna, and his precious grandson Lucas. We will miss Gene and we will honor his life as long as we live.
Gene was born in Bellevue, Ohio and...
Marie A. Pancar
Dec 3, 2025
Marie A. Pancar, 93, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born in Vandling, PA, she was married to the love of her life, Joseph L. Pancar for 57 years.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband Joseph and her daughter Marcy Sovacool. She is survived by her children, Ann (Bob) Lukezic, Therese (Bill) Suliks, Cynthia (Mike) Morgan, Joe (Barb)...
Leonard F. Papp
Nov 29, 2025
Leonard F. Papp, 82, passed away November 29, 2025.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Helen Papp and his brother Robert Papp. He is survived by his daughter Christine Papp and brother Thomas Papp along with grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Leonard was a graduate of Barberton High School, worked at Firestone and previously owned...
Russell J. O'Neill
Nov 23, 2025
Russ O'Neill was born July 16, 1941 in Cleveland to Rosemary (Taylor) and Russell O'Neill Sr. He entered religious life after high school and was a Marianist brother for 16 years. He was a high school teacher in Pittsburgh and Dayton before becoming a teacher and assistant principal at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. Later in his career...
John Russo
Nov 14, 2025
A dear husband, father and nonno, John Russo, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 6, 1928, in the small town of Fossalto, Campobasso, Italy, John carried a rich Italian heritage shaped by family, tradition, and a love of craftsmanship. He was the devoted husband of Mary, his steadfast companion and...
Theodore "Ted" E. Lysiak
Nov 11, 2025
Theodore “Ted” E. Lysiak, 97, passed away November 11, 2025.
Ted was born in Barberton where he was a Barberton/Norton resident all his life. He retired from P.P.G. Industries after 36 years of service. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, the Alliance of Poles, Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus #1617. Ted was an avid musician and...
Deborah L. Foxhuber
Nov 9, 2025
Debbie Foxhuber, 71, of Stow Ohio, passed away on 11/9/25. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend wo will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving son Terry (Jodie) Mullenix of Rittman, grandchildren, Andrew (Lauren) Mullenix of Wadsworth, and Emily Mullenix of Fairlawn. Sisters, Cheryl Walter, Diane Hulnick, and nephew Asher Haddock...
Delbert C. Lee Jr.
Oct 18, 2025
On October 18, 2025 Delbert C Lee, Jr passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 30 years, Clarita, after having repeated prayers for the dying for him, sending him off knowing his beloved son “Pete” would be there to greet him and take him to the Father. Del was 92 years old (and 11 months he...
Ruth E. Hughes
Oct 17, 2025
Ruth E. Hughes, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025 after a brief illness.
Ruth was born in Rittman to Leslie and Mabel Nida and was a 1955 graduate of Northwest High School. On November 24, 1956 she married Edward “Sonny” Hughes and they shared 64 wonderful years together. She retired from Louisiana Pacific after 38 years then returned to...
April S. (Croskey) Rose
Oct 12, 2025
April S. Rose, 67, went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025.
She will be missed by her family and loved ones. She was a true beauty inside and out with lots of charisma. April always knew how to light up a room. She will be missed and forever loved but a...
Ryan Michael Walker
Oct 9, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Ryan Michael Walker on October 9, 2025, at age 37, surrounded by his family. Ryan was a light in our lives, remembered for his boundless kindness, generous spirit, and the warmth he brought to everyone around him.
Ryan, who was born on January 30, 1988, in Akron, Ohio, grew...
Richard "Rick" Macko
Oct 4, 2025
Richard “Rick” Macko, age 71, of Mims, Florida, passed away on October 4, 2025. Born and raised in Barberton, Ohio, Rick graduated from Barberton High School in 1972. Rick served our country in the U.S. Navy as an aviation electrician, maintaining jet engines while out at sea as well as at Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. Following an honorable...
Charleen F. (Franzen) Winemiller
Sep 30, 2025
Charleen F. Winemiller (nee Franzen), 94, passed away September 30, 2025 at Knoxville Landing in Knoxville, TN.
Charleen was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life until recently moving to Knoxville. She was a dedicated member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Barberton.
Preceded in death by her...
Kathleen M. (Williams) Henry
Sep 27, 2025
Kathleen M. Henry (nee Williams), 67, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Summa Barberton Hospital from a sudden illness.
Kathleen was born May 11, 1958 in Akron, Ohio and had been a resident of the area her entire life and was currently residing in Barberton, Ohio. She was retired from many professions, including...
