Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Sep 2, 2019

BARBERTON---Carolyn A. “Sally” DeVore, (nee Ball), 86, passed away September 2, 2019. Sally was born to the late Mary (Goga) and Collas Ball. She retired from B & W Local 900 as the secretary after 20 years of service. Her passion was dancing, her hobby was the casino and her love was her twin boys. She will...

Aug 29, 2019

Karen S. O’Brien, 75, passed away August 29, 2019 at Altercare of Wadsworth.

Karen was born in Glenville, WV and was an area resident all her life. She was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cavs and Indians fan.

Preceded in death by her husband John; and sisters Betty and Pat; Survivors include her son...

Aug 16, 2019

NEW FRANKLIN---John C. Vargo Jr., 78, passed away peacefully August 16, 2019 after a long journey with ALS which he handled with determination, courage and strength. He was a dedicated teacher, coach, athletic director and administrator for many school districts, retiring from the Northwest Local Schools in 2008.

Preceded in death by his parents John...

Aug 14, 2019

NORTON - Michaila Lynn Ligas, 21, passed away on August 14, 2019. Michaila was born on September 7, 1997, in New Franklin, Ohio, to her parents Frank D. Ligas and Jean A. Ligas.

Michaila was best known for her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, sense of humor and compassion for others. She was always there for...

Aug 13, 2019

BARBERTON---Judy Krajcovic was received into the arms of the Lord and reunited with her husband, Frank, on August 13, 2019. Judy will be dearly missed by many.  She was the most loving, caring and thoughtful Wife, Mother and Grandmother.  Born in Barberton, lived in Akron, then later resided in Barberton with her husband and family....

Aug 10, 2019

BARBERTON---Doris M. Phythyon, 93, passed away August 10, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Doris was born in Bayonne, New Jersey and had been a Barberton resident all her life where she worked as a secretary at Barberton Citizens Hospital. She was also a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. In her younger years, Doris...

Aug 10, 2019

BARBERTON---Georgene “Gene” Ryan (nee Costanzo), 90, passed away August 10, 2019. Gene was born in Akron to her amazing parents Charles Sr. and Gertrude. She retired as the Office Manager for Dr. James D. George and was a faithful member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was active in the Holy Hour Program since 1970.

Aug 1, 2019

BARBERTON--- Joseph Victor Kaufman, 81, died August 1, 2019. Joe was born in Bath, Ohio, and was a resident of Barberton. He was a member of the first graduating class of Archbishop Hoban High School and was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Joe will always be remembered for his love of fishing, boating, camping, gardening, playing...

Jul 30, 2019

Joseph P. Danko NORTON---Joseph P. Danko (PaPa), age 88, life-long resident of Norton, passed July 30th.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife Cecelia; grandson Wesley, and daughter-in-law Judy Danko. Joe was a combat Marine veteran of the Korean War and came back a Staff Sergeant.  He was an electrician with “The Goodrich” and worked many other...

Jul 29, 2019

BARBERTON---Helen Sell, 85, of Barberton, OH passed away July 29, 2019. She joins her husband, Tim in heaven. She is survived by her children, Rick Sell, Patti Snyder, Ron Sell & Suzanne (Bill) Barger, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 from 4-6 pm at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL...

Jul 17, 2019

BARBERTON---Anne M. Goch, 87, passed away July 17, 2019. Anne was born November 24, 1931 in Norton to John and Mary Myers. She graduated from Norton High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation she worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber (Bridgestone-Firestone) as an executive secretary for 29 years until the plant...

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...