Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Feb 16, 2025

Maribeth A. Scott (Mari), 60, of Barberton, born June 30, 1964, passed away February 16, 2025 after a courageous, lengthy illness.

Mari was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She absolutely adored her granddaughter Skylar and always spent as much time as she could with her.

She is survived by her sons, Sean, Dell,...

Feb 16, 2025

Norton – Frank Dustin Ligas, 63, passed away on February 16, 2025. Frank was born on May 12, 1961, in Barberton, Ohio, to his parents Peter and Margaret (Genet) Ligas.

Frank loved his family. The thing he enjoyed most in life was spending time with his wife Jeanie and their children and grandchildren. He was...

Feb 10, 2025

Robert J. Champlin,”Bob,” 87, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Wadsworth, Ohio. Born on January 16, 1938, in Oak Park, Illinois, he lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and career.

Robert was a graduate of John Muir High School in Pasadena, California, before continuing his studies at City College in...

Feb 9, 2025

Bernardene "Bonnie" Csaszar, 87, passed away February 9, 2025.

Bonnie volunteered at Prince of Peace in the soup kitchen, enjoyed Euchre group and bowling at the Slovene Center. She loved cooking as wall as spending time sitting in her gazebo with her husband of 39 years, Jim.

Bonnie was preceded in death by...

Feb 9, 2025

Norton. – Iris Patricia Reinhold (Foby) passed away Feb.9th, 2025 @ 7 p.m. in Norton, Ohio.

Born on April 2, 1945 to Frank & Helen Foby (Moreson) of Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry ‘Bud’ Reinhold, sister Mary Parker, & brother Frank Foby.

She is survived by brothers...

Feb 9, 2025

Christina Zambrzycki, 78, passed away on February 9, 2025. Christina was born in Germany and was a resident of Barberton. She worked for the United Sates Postal Service for over 30 years.

Preceded in death by her parents Zenon and Wanda Zambrzycki; sister Marlene (Ryszard) Lecznar; She is survived by her sister, Theresa (Victor) Aho...

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...