Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

Nov 17, 2019

BARBERTON---Judy Schenz-Moore (nee Starcher) 65, passed away November 17, 2019.

Judy was born in Barberton to Roy and Louise Starcher on March 10, 1954.  She graduated from Barberton High School in 1972 and eventually became an insurance clerk at Barberton Hospital where she had 25 years of service.

Judy is preceded in death...

Nov 14, 2019

Cheryl Ann Shega, age 56, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on November 14, 2019 after a long battle with liver disease.  She was courageous and strong until the very end.  A resident of Akron, she is survived by her beloved partner of 16 years Kelly M. Stacey, Esq., her dog Sadie, her sister-in-law lovingly...

Nov 13, 2019

BARBERTON---Josephine T. Rudman (nee Korsak) 92, quietly passed away on November 13, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospice Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny Korsak and Mildred Mazik; grandson, Adam Paul Wisbey and sister, Jennie Kaminski.  She is survived by her children Martha (William) Wisbey, John L. (Carol) Rudman, Catherine...

Nov 5, 2019

BARBERTON---Martha K. Skerl (nee Benya), 82, passed away November 5, 2019. Martha was born in Barberton where she was baptized at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. She was a graduate of the BHS Class of 1955. She worked at P.P.G and also Marshall’s Dept. Store. Martha was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in...

Nov 4, 2019

"Together Again"

BARBERTON---Goldie Marie Kamenar (nee Racz), age 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 4 with her loving family at her side. Goldie was born in Johnstown, PA, January 19, 1921, the only child of Hungarian immigrant parents. She grew up in Akron, OH where she learned to be a proficient...

Oct 28, 2019

BARBERTON---Maggie Izetta Holcomb, age 80, passed away October 28, 2019.

She was born in Meadow Bridge, WV on March 10, 1939, the daughter of John and Florence (Lively) Slayton.  She had been a Barberton resident for the past 60 years where she retired after working many years in local grocery stores.  Maggie was a loving...

Oct 25, 2019

BARBERTON---Larry G. Morlan, 82, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2019. He was born on June 25, 1937 in Barberton to the late Floyd and Kathleen Morlan. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy, children and grandchildren, along with many relatives and friends. A special acknowledgement to his good friends, Paul Yeager...

Oct 24, 2019

DOYLESTOWN---David Lukezic, 60, went home to be with his heavenly father October 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. David fought a courageous battle with cancer and in the end won his wings. David was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was loved by many and will be missed by all...

Oct 23, 2019

NEW FRANKLIN---Hollace “Holly” A. (Faubel) Acuff, passed away October 23, 2019 at Doylestown Health Care Center.

Holly was born in Tallmadge on June 11, 1946 to Arthur and Elizabeth (Bates) Faubel.  Though the area is now industrialized, she grew up with a stream in the back and chickens running around the yard.  She graduated from...