Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Jul 13, 2019

BARBERTON---Andrea L. Lloyd, 54, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2019. Andrea was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1983. She previously worked at Sterling Jewelers. Andrea loved baking and was well known for her Baklava, Apple Crisp and Popcorn she sold at the...

Jul 13, 2019

BARBERTON / WADSWORTH---Nick Pisanelli, 94, loving husband, father, grandpa and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on July 13. Born on Dec. 31, 1924 in Barberton with his twin Julius, he lived most of his life in Barberton where he met his wife of 69 yrs., Tommie. He served in WWII as...

Jul 12, 2019

BARBERTON---Mary Kerechanin Palija passed away at her home on July 12 with her family by her side.  Preceded in death by her husband Mike, she is survived by children Juliana Van Meter of Rochester, New York, Terese (Michael) Scruggs of Lusby, Maryland, Mike (Denise) Palija of Port Clinton, Ohio, and Dan Palija of Barberton, Ohio, six grandchildren,...

Jul 10, 2019

Thelma Miner, age 81 passed away on July 10, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dorothy and Melvin Hayes. Thelma was the beloved wife of the late C. Eugene Miner for 43 years. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Bobby and...

Jul 5, 2019

BARBERTON---Allen S. Anderson, 81 passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 5th 2019.

Allen graduated from Texas A&M with Bachelor degrees in Civil Engineering and Business Administration.  He also earned a Masters degree in Business Administration.  He later graduated from the University of Arkansas with a PhD in Finance.  Allen was a proud Army...

Jul 4, 2019

BARBERTON---Jeffrey L. Keefer, 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2019.

Jeffrey was born in Barberton where he was a graduate of the Barberton High School Class of 1983 and a graduate of The University of Akron with an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art.

He is survived...

Jun 29, 2019

WADSWORTH---Christine Elaine Weigand, 54 passed away into the loving arms of our Lord on June 29, 2019. Born December 25, 1964 in Barberton, OH, she lived most of her life in Norton and Wadsworth.  She was a 1983 graduate of Norton High School. She graduated from The University of Akron with a degree in Nursing,...

Jun 24, 2019

BARBERTON---John K. Bentfeld, 78, passed away June 24, 2019. John was born in North Beaver Twp., PA and retired from Bliss Engineering and was the owner of Bentfeld Sharpening. He served in the US Army for 6-1/2 years as a combat engineer stationed at Kaiserslautern, Germany and also Ft. Dix, NJ. John coached football at United Local...

Jun 19, 2019

BARBERTON---Patricia A. Jursik (nee Kotnik), 90, passed away June 19, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Pat was born in Cleveland and had been a Barberton resident all her life. She retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 22 years of service. She also worked at Yoder Bros., Seiberling Latex, and Sparkle Market. Pat was...

Jun 13, 2019

BARBERTON---George W. Strauch, 101, was called to his eternal rest on June 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born March 28, 1918 in Helen, PA and grew up in nearby Keisterville. He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1937. George joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 and served as a B-24...

Jun 13, 2019

BARBERTON---Gladys M. Matuch, 76, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born on May 5, 1943 in Prattsville, OH to the late Elmer and Lucille (Peters) Allman, she had been a Barberton area resident most of her life and was a member of the Barberton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Gladys was also a...

Jun 9, 2019

BARBERTON---Edward A. Graham 60,  passed away June 9, 2019 at his residence.  Ed was born in Akron and attended Barberton Schools.  He was self employed with Ed Graham Builders.  He was a member of Turkeyfoot Sportsman Club and the First Hungarian Benefit Society.  Ed was happiest fishing on Lake Erie or at the Blue House in West...

Jun 8, 2019

Kimber Lee White, 27, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her home. Born in Akron, she had been a Barberton resident all of her life, graduating from Barberton High School Class of 2010. Kimber loved the outdoors, animals and helping her dad with projects. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to a...

Jun 7, 2019

Burdeen Mackay, 88, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019. Burdeen was a life resident of Barberton and retired as the Chief Executive Assistant to the Barberton Mayor’s Office for more than 30 years.  Burdeen was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and an active member of the Altar Society. Preceded in death by her husband Nick...

Jun 7, 2019

BARBERTON---Edward J. Houk, 65, passed away June 7th, 2019, surround by his loving family at Barberton Summa Hospital; after a sudden illness. Born in Barberton, he was a lifetime resident. He was a member of GUIU Local 42, Boy Scout Troop 110 and the Nimisila Bass Anglers Club. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed...

May 27, 2019

BARBERTON---Betty J. Rudd, 74, passed away May 27, 2019 at Brookdale Barberton.

Betty was born and raised in Barberton and attended Barberton Schools. She worked at Bearfoot Airway Corp, Wadsworth Window Mfg. and Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. She also attended the Norton Church of Christ.  Betty was a kind and caring person who would always be willing...

May 23, 2019

BARBERTON---John C. Maurer 54, passed away May 23 after a brief illness.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Jo and Larry Maurer and brother Gregory.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Katie who was the center of his life. He also leaves his sisters Laura (Jim) Sustar, Martha (Scott) Bietel...

May 16, 2019

Michael Harold Worroll

Harold slept in the Lord on Thursday May 16, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1957. He passed away after a long battle with his health

He completed his High School Diploma in the state of New York

Professionally, he worked for The Salvation Army in Connecticut...

May 13, 2019

Brian K. Nemchev, 58, passed away May 13, 2019 at Akron City Hospital.

Brian was born in Akron to Martin and Thelma Nemchev. He been a resident of the Kemnore/Barberton area all his life and worked at B & C Machine Co. Brian was a caring man and loved his family.

Survivors include...

May 12, 2019

PORTAGE LAKES---Mary Ruth Johnson, 94, passed into Jesus’s arms on Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was born on December 28, 1924, the daughter of the late Ada Joyce and William Sosebee. She was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Mary retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Company and loved her family,...