Jack D. Little
Apr 2, 2019
BARBERTON---Jack D. Little, 74, passed away April 2, 2019 after a short illness.
Jack was born in Grantsville, West Virginia and was an Army Veteran. He was a Barberton resident most of his life where he was the owner of Jack’s Home Improvement. Jack was an avid hunter and craftsman and loved four- wheeling and...
Richard B. Linn
Mar 31, 2019
NORTON---Richard Bernard Linn, 83, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 following a brief illness. Born to Mary (Wilhelm) and Charles (Todd) Linn, Dick graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1953. He attended the University of Akron before moving to California and joining the Army Reserves. Upon returning to Akron, Dick married Narita (Arnold)...
Pasquale "Pat" A. Silva
Mar 19, 2019
Pasquale "Pat" A. Silva, 68, passed away March 19, 2019 at Cityview Nursing and Rehab in Cleveland. Pat was born in Ashtabula where he was a graduate of St. John High School. He owned various businesses over the years that included Crystal View Gifts on Bridge St, The Tulip Tree Gallery and Zip-Zap Car Wash.
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Maurice R. Rose
Mar 16, 2019
NEW FRANKLIN---Maurice Rose, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 after a mighty battle fought valiantly against pancreatic cancer.
Maurice made friends with everyone he met and lived life to the fullest. Riding his Harley all over the country or fishing on his boat were his favorite pastimes. He will...
Judith L. (Campbell) Struckel
Mar 15, 2019
Judith “Judi” (Campbell) Struckel, age 65, beloved wife of Edward “Butch,” passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019.
She was born on August 8, 1953 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Kenmore High School in 1971. Judi dedicated over 30 years of service to Arbors at Fairlawn. Her laughter and great sense of humor...
Charles E. Andrus
Mar 1, 2019
BARBERTON---Charles E. Andrus, 83, passed away March 1, 2019.
Charles was born in Barberton and retired from Akron Special Machine. He was a proud Army Veteran.
Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Dolores; He is survived by his brothers John L. and Ken (Pat) Andrus; and niece Kelly (Donald) Andrews.
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Ronald L. Kern
Feb 27, 2019
BARBERTON---Ronald L. Kern, 67, passed away February 27, 2019.
Ron was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired as the manager of Milich’s Village Inn. Ron never met a person he didn’t like and was a friend to everyone. He will truly be missed by all.
Ron was preceded...
Ann M. Gerbec
Feb 26, 2019
BARBERTON---Ann M. Gerbec, (nee Polacek), 85, passed away at her residence on February 26, 2019.
Ann was born in Phillips, Wisconsin and was a Barberton resident most of her life. She worked for the Barberton City Schools for 16 years as a cook at Highland Jr. High. Ann was a member of Prince of Peace...
Bonnie Lou Berry
Feb 24, 2019
Bonnie Lou Berry, 71, passed away February 24, 2019. Bonnie was born in Akron and was a graduate of Barberton High School and Kent St. University. She eventually went to work at Case Western Reserve/University Hospital retiring in 2018.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Elsie Berry; sister Dorothy Leuenberger; and...
Stanley J. Smrdel
Feb 23, 2019
BARBERTON---Stanley J. Smrdel, 82, passed away at Pleasant View Care Center on February 23, 2019.
He was born in Barberton and was a graduate of Barberton High School and the Indiana Technical College. He spent two years in the US Army. Stanley retired from North American Aviation in Columbus after 20 years. He was a...
Shirley Ann Nieberding
Feb 18, 2019
Shirley Ann Nieberding was born in Akron, Ohio on November 1st, 1934 and died at the age of 84 on February 18th, 2019 at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Miss Nieberding retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel and a registered surgical nurse. She had a brilliantly sharp mind with...
Elizabeth A. Herold
Feb 17, 2019
BARBERTON---Elizabeth A. “Betty” Herold, 83, passed away February 17, 2019. Betty was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 37 years of service. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was a founding member of the Holy Hour Program, a...
Peter J. Tholt
Feb 13, 2019
BARBERTON---Peter J. Tholt, 100, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
Pete was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber after 30 years of service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Jednota Lodge. Pete...
Rev. Ralph L. Young
Feb 6, 2019
BARBERTON--Ralph L. Young passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 6th in the presence of his loving family. Born September 16, 1933 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to the late Jesse H. and Blanche (née Pounds) Young, he was the brother of Robert Young (Opal) and Jesse Young (Helen). He was married to his college sweetheart, best friend and joy...
Franklin D. Ward
Feb 5, 2019
BARBERTON---Franklin D. Ward, 84, passed away peacefully February 5, 2019. Franklin was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from P.P.G. Industries after 40 plus years. He was a CB Radio enthusiast going by the name of “Shotgun.” Franklin was also an avid fisherman and played fast pitch softball for the...
Mary C. (Zagar) Poje
Feb 4, 2019
BARBERTON---Mary C. Poje, 96, passed away February 4, 2019 at her residence.
Mary was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from JcPenney at Rolling Acres after 27 years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, S.N.P.J Lodge #626, K.S.K.J. #111, Slovene Pensioners Club, lifetime member of Domovina...
Michaelene C. (Ondo) Weigand
Jan 26, 2019
COVENTRY TWP---Michaelene C. Weigand, (nee Ondo), 76, passed away at her residence on January 26, 2019. Michaelene was born in Barberton and been an area resident all her life where she retired from the Norton Company. She loved gardening, golfing, bowling, crocheting and being outdoors. Preceded in death by her parents Michael and Mary Ondo;...
Eugene Conner
Jan 26, 2019
BARBERTON---Eugene “Gene” Conner, age 94, born on January 20, 1925 in Gypsy, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Couch Conner in 1979 after 31 years of marriage, parents Robert and Sarah Conner, three brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his current wife Nancy Conner....
Sonia (Poldruhi) Cutlip
Jan 26, 2019
BARBERTON---Sonia Cutlip, (Xenia Poldruhi), beloved Baba, 97, passed into eternal rest at her home of 96 years in Barberton, Ohio on January 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born December 20, 1921 in Akron, Ohio she was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Barberton, the Rosary Society, and the Greek Catholic Union...
Judith Ann (O'Bryan) Maisano
Jan 24, 2019
NORTON---Judith (Judy) Ann Maisano, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, after battling Alzheimers and Dementia. Judy was born March 5, 1942 to the late Hugh and Nellie O'Bryan and had lived in the Barberton community all her life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years, Frank J. Maisano, sister...
