Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Dec 11, 2018

BARBERTON---Rosella M. “Penny” Macko, 96, passed away December 11, 2018 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.  She was born in Walhonding, Ohio, Guernsey County, to Michael and Elizabeth Chorney, and moved to Akron at the age of 5. She was one of the first 5 women hired at Goodyear as a Rosie the Riveter during World War...

Nov 23, 2018

BARBERTON---Brian E. Genet, 48, passed away November 23, 2018 after a short illness.

Brian was born in Willoughby and had been a Barberton resident all his life. He worked at E.L. Stone Co. for 20 years. Brian was a graduate of Barberton High School and a member of the Barberton Moose Lodge #759 and Slovak...

Nov 22, 2018

Robert Walter Nolan passed away peacefully on November 22, 2018 at the age of 75.  He was preceded in death by his father Walter and is survived by his mother Selecta, sisters Frances (Paul) Nutter and Sharon Smith along with many nieces and nephews. Bob will always be remembered by those who loved him.

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Nov 17, 2018

WADSWORTH---Nick A. Antonino, 79, passed away November 17, 2018 at the Hospice of Medina County.

Nick was born in Akron and had been a resident of Norton and Wadsworth. He was the owner of Qualiform Inc. which he founded in 1976. Nick was a proud graduate of St. Vincent High School and The University of...

Nov 15, 2018

NORTON---Anthony (Tony) Trenta, passed away on November 15, 2018 at age 90.  He was born and grew up in Barberton and moved to Norton in 1968 where he resided until his death. Tony was employed by PPG Industries at the Barberton plant as well as several years at the Natrium, WV plant.  He worked at...

Nov 12, 2018

BARBERTON---Evelyn A. Kukec, 90, passed away November 12, 2018 at the Doylestown Health Care Center. Evelyn was born in Dusk Camp, West Virginia and had been a life resident of the Barberton/Norton area. Preceded in death by her husband Harry; parents Rev. Stanley and Dorothy Rowh; brother James Rowh; and sisters Norma Williams and Ilene...

Nov 8, 2018

BARBERTON---Carroll G. Barrickman, 87, passed away November 8, 2018.

Carroll was born in Millcreek, W. VA and had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 22 years of service. In his retirement he volunteered as a poll worker in Barberton and was a crossing...

Nov 4, 2018

BARBERTON---Frances Sally Maurer, servant of God, left us on November 4, 2018 to be with her God. Sally was born in Cleveland and was a lifelong resident of Barberton. She was the oldest daughter of Frank and Frances Svete who preceded her. Also preceding her in death where her husband of 67 years, Leo; son Anthony, daughters...

Oct 30, 2018

Sandra Kay Sheakley, 71, went home to be with the Lord on October 30th, 2018. She was born November 6, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late G.C. and Maisie Hodges. Sandy graduated in 1965 from Central High School, and volunteered in many capacities in her community, including as PTA president, at the voting polls,...

Oct 26, 2018

BARBERTON---Barbara J. Zimmer, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018.

Barbara was born in Barberton where she was a graduate of Barberton High School. She worked as a Legal Secretary and retired from the Akron Public School System as an Administrative Assistant. She also volunteered for many years at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Oct 15, 2018

DOYLESTOWN---Charlene L. Butash, 88, passed away October 15, 2018.  She was a homemaker, raising her four children, Lynn (Bill) Lieberth, Gayle (Roger) Butash Blair, Mark (Ev) Butash and Jeff (Cindy) Butash and later worked outside the home.  Mom was an incredible seamstress and a gifted artist, sketching portraits and fashion design.  She also leaves behind her children’s...

Oct 4, 2018

NORTON---Angeline Jursik (nee Cornacchione), 88, passed away October 4, 2018 at Altercare of Wadsworth from a battle with AML Leukemia.

Born in Sebring, Ohio, Angie lived the last 60 years in Norton, Ohio and retired from P.P.G. in 1986. She was a graduate of the Barberton High School Class of 1948 where she was Homecoming...

Oct 3, 2018

BARBERTON---Kenneth Wayne Hoover, 71, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 3, 2018.

Ken was born in Akron and had been an area resident all his life. He worked at Hamlin Steel Products for 30 years and retired from Varbros Mfg. after 10 years all in the Tool and Die Industry. He was also...

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...