George W. Strauch
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...
Gladys Marie (Allman) Matuch
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...
Edward A. Graham
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...
Kimber Lee White
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...
Burdeen (Zurawski) Mackay
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...
Edward Joseph Houk
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...
Betty J. (Reid) Rudd
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. Â Betty was a kind and caring person who would always be willing...
John C. Maurer
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...
Harold Worroll
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...
Brian K. Nemchev
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...
Mary Ruth (Sosebee) Johnson
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,...
Barbara "Bobbi" Ann Ziruolo
May 11, 2019
Barbara A. Ziruolo "Bobbi", 59, passed peacefully May 11, 2019.
Preceded in death by her loving parents Herman & Jean. Bobbi is survived by her siblings Rick (Carol), Laura, Mary Jo (Ricky), Susie (Greg) and Janice; nieces & nephews Stephanie, Greg (Winnie), Ross (Monica), Justin, Kayleigh, Jeannie, Andrew (Mark) and many other special family members. ...
Kimberly J. Guysick
May 11, 2019
BARBERTON---Kimberly J. Guysick, 57, passed away May 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kim was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and was a Registered Nurse at Lorantfy Care Center.
Survivors include her loving husband of 25 years, Rick Jr; brothers Joe and Mike Ellis and Patrick (Nour)...
Forrest "Tim" H.L. Sell
May 6, 2019
BARBERTON---Forrest H. L. Sell, 87, passed away May 6, 2019. He was born in Orondo, WA and grew up in Washtucna, WA. Forrest retired from Davey Tree Company.
Forrest is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen; children Rick Sell, Patti Snyder, Ron Sell and Suzanne (Bill) Barger; six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren....
Lea Yvonne (Smith) Little
May 6, 2019
BARBERTON---Lea Yvonne Little, 71, passed away suddenly May 6, 2019. She was born in Middletown, OH to Levitis and Renavae Smith and currently resided in Barberton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; son Robert; sisters Carolyn Miller and Dennise Smith.
She is survived by her son, Richard D. Little; siblings, Barbara Little,...
James L. Schake
May 3, 2019
BARBERTON---James L. Schake, 83, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019. He was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio where he built a wonderful life with his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley.
He retired from a successful career at Reiter Dairy in 1995, where he had worked for over 35 years. After his retirement...
Richard F. Hrubovcak
May 2, 2019
GLENDALE, CA---Richard F. Hrubovcak, 73, passed away May 2, 2019. Rich was born in Akron and was a former Barberton resident. He lived most of his life in California and retired from Union Pacific Railroad as the Union President. He was an Army Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient, having served during Vietnam. Preceded in...
Carl Logan Byer
Apr 23, 2019
BARBERTON---Carl Logan Byer, 85, passed away April 23, 2019.
Carl was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Rohner’s Trucking. He enjoyed traveling when he was younger, golfing, hiking, playing chess and watching the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Football games. Most importantly he loved spending time with his family....
Eileene D. (Pitz) Stefanko Ball
Apr 20, 2019
NEW FRANKLIN---Eileene Dorothy (nee Pitz) Stefanko Ball, 92, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday April 20, 2019. Eileene was born on June 13th 1926 to the late Paul and Dorothy Pitz. Eileene grew up in Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School in 1944. She married Robert W Stefanko in1945 and raised...
