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...
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...
