Phillip L. Anderson
Oct 18, 2019
Phillip L. Anderson, 71, passed away October 18, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. Phil was born in Barberton and was a 1966 graduate of Barberton High School. He was a successful business owner and master mechanic at Phil’s Car Care. He was “Dr. Phil, the car care doctor”. He was known by many...
Dorothy (Shega) Denholm
Oct 18, 2019
Dorothy Denholm of Venice, Fla. passed away on Oct. 18, 2019. She was 92. Dorothy ‘Shega’ Denholm was born in Barberton, OH, Dec. 19, 1926 to Frank and Helen Shega. After attending St. Thomas School of Nursing and the University of Akron she became an RN. She was also a longtime member of St. Owen Catholic Church...
Oris B. Metz
Oct 14, 2019
BARBERTON---Oris B. Metz, 89, passed away October 14, 2019. Oris was born in Spencer, W. VA and had been a Barberton resident most of his life. He retired from P.P.G. Industries after 39 years as a repairman. Oris was a member of Grace Church-South Campus. He was also in a traveling quartet for many years as a...
Dolores E. (Prisco) Lamm
Oct 14, 2019
Dolores Eliza (Prisco) Lamm, passed peacefully on October 14, 2019 at Tapestry Senior Care in Wickliffe, OH.
She was born February 28th, 1926 to Tarquinio and Delight (DiAngelo) Prisco in Ashtabula. Dolores married John J. Lamm on February 21, 1946. They were blessed with 55 years together and raised five children. She was devoted to...
Betty Ann (Reese) Hawley
Oct 12, 2019
NEW FRANKLIN---Betty A. Hawley passed away October 12, 2019. She was born in Connellsville, PA to George and Mary Reese and was an area resident most of her life. Betty worked at E. L. Stone Company as an inspector.
Preceded in death by her parents George and Mary; Betty is survived by her husband Dennis;...
William L. Salsgiver
Oct 1, 2019
NORTON---William L. Salsgiver, 76, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019.
Bill was born in Akron and had been an area resident all his life where he worked as a driver for Laria Chevrolet. He was a member of the Norton Baptist Church and a proud Army Veteran.
Preceded in death by his father...
Gayle M. (Webster) Lightner
Sep 28, 2019
NORTON---Gayle Marie Lightner, (nee Webster), 79, died September 28, 2019 at Akron City Hospital.
Gayle was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the Barberton/Norton area. She worked in the Treasurer’s Office for Norton City Schools and also as a bookkeeper for Larry’s Equipment Sales and Service. Gayle was a thrill seeker extraordinaire....
Dennis W. Kenna
Sep 27, 2019
BARBERTON---Dennis W. Kenna, 73, passed away September 27, 2019.
Dennis was born in Akron and was a Barberton resident all his life. He was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Union and also St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by his parents James and Henrietta; He is survived by his brothers...
Joseph Gabrosek
Sep 23, 2019
WADSWORTH---Joseph Gabrosek, always a gentleman, passed away on September 23 at age 95. Born to the late Frances and Joseph Gabrosek, Joe graduated from Barberton High School. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps, precursor to the United States Air Force, earning the rank of Major and proudly serving his country in World War II and...
Ann (Hauser) Muller
Sep 19, 2019
NORTON---Ann Muller, 86, entered into God’s hands on September 19, 2019.
Ann was born in Dalj, Yugoslavia and came to Ohio in 1955. She was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and currently a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Ann was a member of AARP and enjoyed gardening,...
Charlene R. (Kozelski) Haverlick
Sep 17, 2019
NORTON---Charlene R. Haverlick, 74, of Norton, OH passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 after a brief diagnosis of cancer.
Born in Barberton, OH on September 27, 1944 to the late Chester Kozelski (Chet O’Kelley) and Kittie Griffiths.
Charlene managed her father’s fine establishment, Chet O’Kelley’s on Second Street in Barberton. In later years...
James T. Quinlan
Sep 16, 2019
BARBERTON---James Thomas Quinlan was born September 17, 1963 and went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Stacy Quinlan, on September 16, 2019. Jamie was a Barberton resident his whole life. He was a charismatic and caring man who brought smiles and laughter to all who knew him.
He is survived by...
Lawrence S. Kovacs
Sep 13, 2019
HARTVILLE---Larry was “One in a Million” and left us way too soon at the age of 79 on September 13, 2019. Most everyone who met Larry respected him and loved him, young and old alike. He had a way of making you feel important. His never ending stories of his spirited past were captivating and...
Imogene (Swain) Sheridan
Sep 13, 2019
BARBERTON---Imogene Sheridan, 85, passed away September 13, 2019 at her residence. Imogene was born to Irvin and Belva Swain in Tomahawk, Kentucky and been a Barberton resident most of her life where she worked at Barberton Citizens Hospital as a Ward Secretary.
Preceded in death by her husband James W.; mother Belva; and step-father Howard...
Joseph R. Michel
Sep 11, 2019
Joseph R. Michel, 61, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2019. Joe was born in Morristown, TN and was a former resident of Barberton and currently resided in Washington, DC. Joe worked for the National Parks Service as a Civil Engineer serving as a White House Liaison.
Preceded in death by his parents Charles and...
Donald B. Moore
Sep 7, 2019
BARBERTON---Donald B. Moore, 98 (Papa) passed away on September 7, 2019, and was a proud World War II veteran.
Donald’s best years were spent with his family. He truly enjoyed his houseboat on the Ohio River with his loving wife Helen. After retirement they ventured on to live in Bradenton, Florida and returned to Ohio...
Harry C. Dysert
Sep 6, 2019
Harry Dysert passed away peacefully on September 6, 2019 at the age of 68 following a two month illness.
He was a graduate of Berea HS and the University of Toledo. He was a salesman for industrial gear products and later became a stay at home dad and PTA President. Harry was a black belt...
Tave Stanley Jr.
Sep 5, 2019
BARBERTON---Tave Stanley Jr., 75, passed away September 5, 2019. Tave was born in Akron and was a Barberton resident all his life where he retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 46 years of service. He loved golfing and gardening but most importantly he loved spending time with his family. Preceded in death by...
Frank A. Wrobel
Sep 3, 2019
We lost another good man. Frank Allen Wrobel passed away on September 3, 2019. Frank was born in Barberton, but spent his early years in Norton, graduating with a record of perfect attendance, in 1970. He then attended Kent State University, and while next attending San Bernardino Valley College he worked on one of the country’s first...
Wyatt Christopher Speegle
Sep 3, 2019
DOYLESTOWN---Wyatt Christopher Speegle ,48, passed away September 3, 2019 and was surrounded by his family when his 2 year and 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer ended. Wyatt was born in Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School class of 1989 and resided in Doylestown. Wyatt’s purpose in life was to be the best father...
