Shirley M. (Wilson) Dodrill
Jan 21, 2019
BARBERTON---Shirley M. Dodrill, 79, passed away January 21, 2019.
Shirley was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked at Art’s Café for 20 plus years. She loved the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavs and the Barberton Magics. Shirley was also a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
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William Wesley Miller
Jan 20, 2019
William “Wes”ley Miller 69, passed away on January 20th surrounded by his family. He was born on February 24th 1949 in Barnesville, Ohio and has been a Barberton resident for the past 53 years. Wes was a sergeant in the Vietnam War where he earned a National Defense service medal, a Vietnam service medal, and a Vietnam...
Victor J. Lorson
Jan 16, 2019
BARBERTON---Victor J. Lorson, 68, passed away January 16, 2019 at Bath Manor.
Vic was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and was a Tool and Die Maker. He enjoyed reading books in his spare time.
Preceded in death by his father Charles; He is survived by his mother Sarah Bauer;...
John A. Cusher
Jan 7, 2019
WADSWORTH---John A. Cusher passed away on January 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Cusher. John was born in Barberton, Ohio, November 20, 1942. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1961, from Bowling Green State University in 1966 with a BS in Education and from The College of Wooster in...
Janice Eileen (Lipari) Lawson
Jan 2, 2019
Janice Eileen Lawson (nee Lipari), 73, passed away January 2, 2019.
Janice was born in Barberton and was a graduate of Coventry High School. She was an area resident most of her life.
Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ronald G.; She is survived by her children Dawn (Joe) Weber,...
Richard M. Lovas
Dec 18, 2018
NORTON---Richard Lovas was born June 17, 1941 in Barberton, Ohio to Michael and Rose (Johanyak) Lovas and lived in Norton. He graduated from Norton High School and received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Akron. He formerly worked for Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton and, and later, moved to Dallas, Texas...
Peter Paul Ligas
Dec 14, 2018
BARBERTON -- Peter Paul Ligas, 90, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2018. Peter was born in Barberton, Ohio, and has been an area resident all his life. Peter was proud of his service on the USS Harwood during the Korean War and his 39-year career at Goodyear Aerospace. Peter was an avid polka dancer, gardener and...
Rosella M. (Charney) Macko
Dec 11, 2018
BARBERTON---Rosella M. “Penny” Macko, 96, passed away December 11, 2018 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. She was born in Walhonding, Ohio, Guernsey County, to Michael and Elizabeth Chorney, and moved to Akron at the age of 5. She was one of the first 5 women hired at Goodyear as a Rosie the Riveter during World War...
Brian E. Genet
Nov 23, 2018
BARBERTON---Brian E. Genet, 48, passed away November 23, 2018 after a short illness.
Brian was born in Willoughby and had been a Barberton resident all his life. He worked at E.L. Stone Co. for 20 years. Brian was a graduate of Barberton High School and a member of the Barberton Moose Lodge #759 and Slovak...
Robert W. Nolan
Nov 22, 2018
Robert Walter Nolan passed away peacefully on November 22, 2018 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his father Walter and is survived by his mother Selecta, sisters Frances (Paul) Nutter and Sharon Smith along with many nieces and nephews. Bob will always be remembered by those who loved him.
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Nick Anthony Antonino
Nov 17, 2018
WADSWORTH---Nick A. Antonino, 79, passed away November 17, 2018 at the Hospice of Medina County.
Nick was born in Akron and had been a resident of Norton and Wadsworth. He was the owner of Qualiform Inc. which he founded in 1976. Nick was a proud graduate of St. Vincent High School and The University of...
Anthony W. Trenta
Nov 15, 2018
NORTON---Anthony (Tony) Trenta, passed away on November 15, 2018 at age 90. He was born and grew up in Barberton and moved to Norton in 1968 where he resided until his death. Tony was employed by PPG Industries at the Barberton plant as well as several years at the Natrium, WV plant. He worked at...
Evelyn A. (Rowh) Kukec
Nov 12, 2018
BARBERTON---Evelyn A. Kukec, 90, passed away November 12, 2018 at the Doylestown Health Care Center. Evelyn was born in Dusk Camp, West Virginia and had been a life resident of the Barberton/Norton area. Preceded in death by her husband Harry; parents Rev. Stanley and Dorothy Rowh; brother James Rowh; and sisters Norma Williams and Ilene...
Carroll G. Barrickman
Nov 8, 2018
BARBERTON---Carroll G. Barrickman, 87, passed away November 8, 2018.
Carroll was born in Millcreek, W. VA and had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 22 years of service. In his retirement he volunteered as a poll worker in Barberton and was a crossing...
Frances M. (Svete) Maurer
Nov 4, 2018
BARBERTON---Frances Sally Maurer, servant of God, left us on November 4, 2018 to be with her God. Sally was born in Cleveland and was a lifelong resident of Barberton. She was the oldest daughter of Frank and Frances Svete who preceded her. Also preceding her in death where her husband of 67 years, Leo; son Anthony, daughters...
Sandra K. (Hodges) Sheakley
Oct 30, 2018
Sandra Kay Sheakley, 71, went home to be with the Lord on October 30th, 2018. She was born November 6, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late G.C. and Maisie Hodges. Sandy graduated in 1965 from Central High School, and volunteered in many capacities in her community, including as PTA president, at the voting polls,...
Barbara J. (Weiman) Zimmer
Oct 26, 2018
BARBERTON---Barbara J. Zimmer, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018.
Barbara was born in Barberton where she was a graduate of Barberton High School. She worked as a Legal Secretary and retired from the Akron Public School System as an Administrative Assistant. She also volunteered for many years at Summa Barberton Hospital.
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Charlene L. (Ehrich) Butash
Oct 15, 2018
DOYLESTOWN---Charlene L. Butash, 88, passed away October 15, 2018. She was a homemaker, raising her four children, Lynn (Bill) Lieberth, Gayle (Roger) Butash Blair, Mark (Ev) Butash and Jeff (Cindy) Butash and later worked outside the home. Mom was an incredible seamstress and a gifted artist, sketching portraits and fashion design. She also leaves behind her children’s...
Angeline (Cornacchione) Jursik
Oct 4, 2018
NORTON---Angeline Jursik (nee Cornacchione), 88, passed away October 4, 2018 at Altercare of Wadsworth from a battle with AML Leukemia.
Born in Sebring, Ohio, Angie lived the last 60 years in Norton, Ohio and retired from P.P.G. in 1986. She was a graduate of the Barberton High School Class of 1948 where she was Homecoming...
Kenneth Wayne Hoover
Oct 3, 2018
BARBERTON---Kenneth Wayne Hoover, 71, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 3, 2018.
Ken was born in Akron and had been an area resident all his life. He worked at Hamlin Steel Products for 30 years and retired from Varbros Mfg. after 10 years all in the Tool and Die Industry. He was also...
