Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Jan 31, 2020

On the morning of January 31st Charles R. Spence passed away at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born October 23, 1939 to Robert L. and Florence I. Spence in Washington, PA. The family later moved to Cleveland where Chuck attended East High School.

After high school he entered the U.S. Navy and served aboard the...

Jan 27, 2020

BARBERTON---Beverly Hermine (Molnar) Grexa, 87, was peacefully called to her Heavenly home on January 27, 2020.

Beverly was born in Joliet, IL to Paul and Helen (Hurschik) Molnar. She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirlee Olga Brower and her brother, Dr. Kenneth Paul Molnar.

Beverly had a deep and lifelong love...

Jan 25, 2020

Susanna (nee Caporaso) Roma, 103, relocated to Heaven on Saturday January 25, 2020. She was a woman of sincere faith in Christ Jesus and a deep love for her family and friends. Susanna was born on February 21, 1916 in Roseto, Pennsylvania. Her father, James D. Caporaso owned and operated one of the first Italian-English...

Jan 20, 2020

BARBERTON---Steven D. Sanford, 77, passed away January 20, 2020 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Steven was born in Barberton to the late Robert and Leona Sanford. He was a graduate of Barberton High School and retired from the U.S. Army as a Captain after 26 years of service. He served in the Vietnam War. Steve was...

Jan 13, 2020

DOYLESTOWN---James R. Juersivich, 78, passed away on January 13, 2020 at the Windsor House in Doylestown.

Jim was an avid computer programmer for companies such as Ohio Edison, Diebold, Rockwell International and Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He also served as a Reserve for the Ohio National Guard. Jim loved to play the saxophone and enjoyed a good game...

Jan 11, 2020

David R Nixon, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Saturday 1/11/2020 at 5:45 PM.  David was born in Barberton, OH and he resided in OH most of his life.  He worked at B.F. Goodrich and owned his own gas station in Wadsworth, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Marguerite (Jean) Nixon, brother...

Jan 11, 2020

BARBERTON---Theodore ‘Ted’ Bailey passed away on January 11, 2020 at 89 years old at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman. He had been in declining health for several years. He was the lone survivor of his siblings which included seven brothers and two sisters. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Betty....

Jan 9, 2020

Gregory Edward Cummings, 57, of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Greg enjoyed taking rides on his Harley and watching all things NASCAR. With his wife, Shelia, he loved hosting their friends for a day of backyard barbeque and swimming in the pool. He enjoyed all things sunny and outdoors....

Jan 6, 2020

On January 6, 2020, God called His earthly angel home to heaven.  Janet Marie Weigand, 55, passed away peacefully after a short, but courageous, battle with bone marrow cancer. Janet was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 20, 1964.  She attended Our Lady of the Elms Grade School and graduated from Weaver High School.  Janet...

Jan 5, 2020

Infant Laveigha Jane Shanes, 1 year old, entered into God’s hands on January 5, 2020.

Her precious soul was preceded in death by her grandfathers Shawn D. Brannon and Thomas J. Shanes; and grandmother Connie Kaufman. She will be forever remembered by her loving parents Erin M. Brannon and James H. Shanes; brothers Thomas Cook,...

Jan 5, 2020

BARBERTON---Thomas S. Rasicci, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 5, 2020.

Tom was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident most of his life. He retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 47 ½ years of service. Tom was a faithful member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he...

Jan 3, 2020

NORTON---Sgt. Gerald C. Wise Sr., 80, passed away at his residence on January 3, 2020. Jerry was born in Akron and was a graduate of Norton High School. He was a previous member of Sherman Church and currently a member of Southwest Church of Christ in Barberton. Jerry retired as a Sergeant after 42 years...

Dec 24, 2019

NORTON---Kathleen Jean Aman (nee Bell) passed away at home on December 24, 2019 at the age of 85.

Kathleen was born on April 13, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to Katherine and Peter Bell. She graduated from St. Vincent’s High School in 1952, and graduated from Ursuline College, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1956, with a bachelor’s degree...

Dec 23, 2019

William K. Brunner Jr, 72, passed away December 23, 2019.

Bill was born in Akron where he was a life resident and a graduate of Kenmore High School. He retired from Summit County Department of Highway Maintenance and also Acme. Bill was a proud Marine Corp Veteran having served in Vietnam where he received a...

Dec 21, 2019

COVENTRY TWP.---Shirley Jeanette Klusty, 61,passed away peacefully December 21, 2019, at her home after a long illness.

She was born December 31, 1957, in Barberton, Ohio to Karen Ware (Turkovich) and Stanley Floyd Ware.  She graduated from Coventry High School in 1976.  She worked at Hamlin Steel Products and Albert Screenprint, Inc. She continued her...

Nov 29, 2019

CANAL FULTON---Rev. Mr. Harold R. Krause, 87, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.  He was born in Kenmore to Jennie (Gerbic) and Harold Krause who preceded him in death.

Harold was a Korean War veteran, Airman First Class, in the Air Force.  He retired after 35 years of service as a nuclear engineer from...

Nov 28, 2019

John Joseph Baruth, 69, of Strongsville, passed away Nov. 28, 2019, in Barberton.

He was born Dec. 23, 1949, to Raymond and Ruby Baruth in Vallejo, Calif. He graduated from Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif., and studied mass communications at the University of California at Chico. He also received his preaching license from the...

Nov 21, 2019

BARBERTON---Nicholas James Friedman, 85, passed away of natural causes on November 21, 2019. He was in the comfort of his Barberton, Ohio home under the loving care of Eileen Friedman, his wife of 52 years, his step-son David Winans and niece Cindy Bishop. Born June 24, 1934 to Marie Anna and Nikolas J. Friedman in Sawyerwood, Ohio....

Nov 20, 2019

NEW FRANKLIN---Kenneth M. Elton, 86, passed away November 20, 2019 at The Gables of Green. Ken was born in Cuyahoga Falls and had been an area resident all his life where he retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 40 years of service. He was also a member of Valley Community Church. Preceded in...

Nov 19, 2019

BARBERTON---On November 19, 2019 we lost a piece of our hearts- a Son, Brother, Uncle, Soul Mate and a true friend to all who knew him. Jerry died unexpectedly at the age of 58. Jerry was born June 24, 1961 and was a resident of Barberton, graduating in 1979 from Barberton High School and then...