Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Sep 30, 2018

BARBERTON---Marguerite R. Brigley (Boissett), loving wife and mother, passed away after a long illness on September 30, 2018 at the age of 88 surrounded by her family. Marguerite, also called Midge, was born and lived in Barberton, Ohio. After graduating from Barberton High School in 1947, she danced professionally in New York, Chicago and throughout...

Sep 28, 2018

Mildred Groom passed away on, September 28, 2018, four days after her 97th birthday, after a brief illness. She was born in Forest City, Pennsylvania on September 24, 1921 and moved to Barberton in her late teens. She worked at Ohio Match Company and Seiberling Tire Company. Later she managed food operations at the Magic...

Sep 21, 2018

Nitallia Nicole McGhee, 22 days old, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2018.

Nitallia was born on August 30, 2018 to Alexandrea Valentine Richardson and Matthew McGhee. Our little Angel went home to reunite with her great-grandmothers Patricia Sigal and Mary Campbell. She leaves behind her loving parents Alexandrea and Matthew; grandparents Erica McGhee, Mike...

Sep 20, 2018

BARBERTON---Jimmie L Mackey  90   September 2, 1928 - September 20, 2018 was born at Barberton Citizens hospital and was a lifelong resident of Barberton. As a successful businessman, he was honest, highly respected and well thought of. As a son, brother-in-law, uncle, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was beloved and will be greatly missed by those of...

Sep 16, 2018

BARBERTON---James O. Maser, 85, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence.

Jim worked at Allied Printing and retired from Austin Printing. He belonged to the Doylestown Lions Club and Knights of Columbus #14111 where he was active in both. Jim enjoyed playing Euchre with his friends at the Sportsmen’s Club. He was also...

Sep 14, 2018

BARBERTON---Raymond M. Kallio passed away peacefully on Friday September 14, 2018 in the arms of the love of his life for 51 years, Paula. Also by his side were his 2 daughters Maria and Dawn, and his sister Irene.

Ray was born in Conneaut, Ohio to the late Waino M. & Irja E. (Kangas) Kallio....

Sep 14, 2018

BARBERTON---Josephine S. Stanley (nee Flickinger), 101, beloved wife, sister and aunt was born in 1916 to Ella and John Flickinger and entered into eternal peace on September 14, 2018.

She was a graduate of the University of Akron in 1939 and taught in the Barberton School District ending her career as the Dean of Women...

Sep 11, 2018

BARBERTON---Keron G. Newberry, (nee Rookstool), 77, passed away September 11, 2018. She was met at the Gates of Heaven by her parents Ralph and Audrey Rookstool; 3 grandchildren; 3 sisters; and 1 brother. Keron is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Orden Dee who she married on November 19, 1960. Along with her...

Sep 11, 2018

BARBERTON---Julia Helen (Ferencz) Senderak, 61, of Barberton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept.11, 2018. In her own way, she quietly but valiantly lived three and one-half years with cancer.  She had cancer, but it didn’t have her.  She never used having cancer as an excuse to make her life easier. Even though she faced her last...

Sep 10, 2018

NORTON---Velma Violet Carr, 86, passed away September 10, 2018 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Violet was born in North Carolina and had been a Norton resident most of her life and retired from the Barberton City Schools Graphic Arts/Audio Visual Dept. after 25 years. Violet loved reading and gardening.

Preceded in death by her...

Sep 7, 2018

BARBERTON---Ivan Morber, 81, passed into eternal life on September, 7. Ivan was born October 11, 1936 to Anthony and Mildred Morber. A lifelong resident of Barberton, Ivan graduated from Barberton High School in 1954.  He was a Sheetmetal Journeyman and US Army Reservist prior to becoming a firefighter with the City of Barberton Fire Department...

Sep 3, 2018

BARBERTON---Patrick S. Ott, 74, passed away September 3, 2018 after several medical issues.

Pat was born in Wadsworth and was a Barberton resident all his life where he was the Owner/Operator of Ott’s Decorating Center for over 40 years. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Norton where he...

Aug 30, 2018

BARBERTON---V. Joyce Kowalewski, (nee McFarlin), 86, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 30, 2018. Joyce was born in Sharon Center and was a Barberton resident most of her life. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, VFW Post 1066 Ladies Auxiliary, P.L.A.V Post 32 Ladies Auxiliary and the Barberton Active...

Aug 30, 2018

Jennifer Nicole Johnston, 33, passed away after a sudden illness on August 30, 2018. Jennifer was born in Akron and graduated from Lake High School and Stark State University. Prior to her illness, Jennifer enjoyed working at All Around Children in Stow as a teacher. Jennifer was also active as a Girl Scout Leader and...

Aug 25, 2018

BARBERTON---Joan E. Miller, 77, passed away August 25, 2018 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Joan was born in Cameron, WV and had been an area most of her life where she retired from the J.M. Smucker Co. in Orrville.

Preceded in death by her husband Ralph; She is survived by her sons Rick and...

Aug 20, 2018

NORTON / DOYLESTOWN---Connie M. Lozier (nee Ruther), 46, passed away August 20, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. Connie was born in Barberton and worked at Angie’s Italian Restaurant where she was loved by many. She was an avid Browns and Indians fan and was proud to wear their jerseys all the time. She...

Aug 15, 2018

NEW FRANKLIN---Barbara Ann Williams, 89, went home to be with her Lord on August 15, 2018.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Samuel L. Williams, her 6 children, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Prince of...

Aug 14, 2018

Derrick Earl Dugger, 38, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2018, peacefully in his sleep.  Derrick had to undergo a major heart surgery last October, replacing his aortic valve, due to dealing with a life long battle with addiction.  His struggle with addiction did not define the wonderful, loving, kind and caring brother, father, son and nephew...

Aug 14, 2018

BARBERTON--Eunice A. Morgan (nee Wotring), passed away peacefully on August 14, 2018. Eunice was born on April 9, 1928 and graduated from Akron South High School. She previously worked for Ohio Bell Telephone.

Preceded in death by her husband Ivan “Don” Morgan: she is survived by her daughter Paula (Jim) Valencheck of Barberton; grandsons Keith...

Aug 10, 2018

Jay Mitzel 67, passed away with his family at his side on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Rd. He lived in the Akron and Sharon Township area all his life. He was in the first graduating class at Walsh Jesuit High School. He graduated from The University...