Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Feb 8, 2025

Diane E. Maczko, (nee Yeager), 78, passed away February 8, 2025.

Diane was born in Wadsworth and was a resident of the Norton/Barberton area all her life. She graduated from Norton High School Class of 1964 and worked as an independent hairdresser and also at Anderson Graphics. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family...

Jan 30, 2025

Pauline Luellen (DeBerry) Brode

Born on May 30, 1933 at the family home in Akron OH to Chester and Carol (Cormany) DeBerry. After graduating Garfield High School in 1951, and after working odd jobs for several years, her first real job came with a security clearance and proudly took her to Dayton OH for a...

Jan 29, 2025

Mary Jo Miller, 90, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Mary Jo was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, but grew up in Uniontown, Ohio. She was an alumni of Uniontown High School. A proud graduate of the 1955 Class of Akron City Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for over twenty years. She was...

Jan 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sheila A. Axner, who departed this world on January 28, 2025, at age 71. She was born in Akron, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Norton working in the banking industry.  She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Sheila’s warmth, kindness, and...

Jan 23, 2025

Trisha L. Marstiller, 37, passed away January 23, 2025. She passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a hard four month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was born on September 20th 1987 in Providence, Rhode Island. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Michelle and Christopher Kincaid; Mother-in-law Carol Marstiller; Husband Jason Marstiller; Children Maddison,...

Jan 23, 2025

Alexander "Alex" Tomich, 99, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025.

He was a lifetime resident of Barberton and Norton and retired from Goodyear Aerospace. Alex was a lover of old movies and westerns.

Alex was preceded in death by his wife Agnes; his parents; and many siblings. He is survived by his...

Jan 20, 2025

Bernard G. Harris, 78, was born February 9, 1946 in Akron, Ohio.  He left us while sleeping on January 20, 2025.   Bernie was a carpet installer for 30 years and worked for P&B Carpet Service and other carpet stores in the Akron area. He also worked for Neimer’s Auto Body, and companies doing repos, cleanouts, and property...

Jan 19, 2025

Kenneth M. Schrader, 88, passed away January 19, 2025 at The Village of St. Edward in Green. Ken was born in Akron, OH and was a long-time resident of the City of Green. He served in the Army National Guard and spent his working career at Falls Tool and Die, where he retired as Vice President.

Jan 14, 2025

If you were fortunate enough to meet him, you didn’t forget him. All die, but not all live. Hayden lived! He fiercely packed so much into his life that this small space could not contain his Lion heart. Hayden proudly displayed his Native American heritage. He got a thrill out of Nascar, Iron City Beer, and football;...

Jan 11, 2025

William R. "Bill" Justice, 74, of Norton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on January 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on June 25, 1950, in Akron, Ohio, Bill was the son of Frank and Kathryn (nee English) Justice. He was the middle child of five siblings. Bill attended Norton Schools...

Jan 9, 2025

Joy L. Zelovic, 68, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2025. She was born in Barberton, Ohio, on November 2, 1956. She was a a graduate of Barberton High School in 1975 and was a current resident of Doylestown. Joy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. One of her favorite things to do was spend...

Jan 8, 2025

John D. Ross, 65, passed away January 8, 2025. He went peacefully in his home after a long 10-year battle of 3 different cancers. John was born in Barberton where he was a life resident.

Preceded in death by his parents Hardin and Madolyn Ross and his beloved dog Taco. He is survived by his...

Jan 7, 2025

Clyde Dennis Laudermilk, 75, passed away January 7, 2025 at Doylestown Health Care Center.

Denny was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 30 years. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing and archery. Denny always had a project going on.

Jan 7, 2025

Douglas E. Rader, age 68, born in Barberton on May 2, 1956 passed away on January 7, 2025, at Barberton Summa Hospital.

Doug Worked for Cavanaugh Construction and retired after 33-years of service. He was also a member of Local Union 894 of Akron.

Doug loved fishing and hunting, as well as the...

Jan 4, 2025

Edward "Eddie" T. Klancar, "Tiger", 63, passed away January 4, 2025. Eddie was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and a carpenter by trade. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being outdoors. Eddie was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone. Preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 27, 2024

Betty Jane Milinkovich, 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, Friday December 27, 2024. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on April 9, 1943 and has been a resident ever since. She graduated from Barberton High School, class of 1961 and was retired from Yoder Brothers and Gardner Pie Co. She...

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph (Joe) Leo Genet took his final honor flight to be with our Lord on December 26, 2024. Joe was born in Barberton, Ohio, on March 4, 1928, to the late Bertha (Dickerhoff) and Fred Genet. He was the seventh of eight children and the youngest boy. Joe loved to tell stories of his family...

Dec 25, 2024

Daniel (Dan) A. Cook passed away the morning of December 25, 2024 in New Franklin OH.  Dan was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose kindness, laughter and jokes always filled the room.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Cook (Avant); daughter Deena Ewers (Scott); grandchildren Griffin Ewers (Megdalyn), Alyssa Ewers &...

Dec 24, 2024

Drena K. Reichard, 79, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2024, after battling a short illness.  Born July 29, 1945 in Canton to the late Harold and Beulah (McKinney) Keener, she was a 1963 graduate of Lake High School, and a lifelong resident of the Hartville/Uniontown area.  Drena was the manager for...

Dec 19, 2024

J. W. (Wayne) Matuch

Wayne, our loving father, husband, brother and friend transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father on December 19, 2024. He was born to Joseph and Mary (Albright) Matuch on April 4, 1946 in Wadsworth, Ohio. He grew up in Norton and graduated from Norton High School, "Class of '64." Wayne continued...