Christian Blake Smith
Aug 9, 2018
BARBERTON---Christian Blake Smith, 15, passed away August 9, 2018.
Christian was born in Barberton to Rachelle Owens and the late Ryan Smith. He would do anything to help someone and would do any odd job he could to make extra money. He loved skateboarding, fishing and his siblings and had so many friends. Christian was...
Ann M. (Wosary) Kukec
Aug 8, 2018
BARBERTON---Anna (Ann) Mary Kukec, 94, passed away peacefully at Doylestown Healthcare Center on August 8, 2018.
Ann was born in St Paul, MN and resided in Barberton most of her life. She worked at Babcock and Wilcox and Ohio Brass before retiring from Barberton Citizens Hospital as a medical transcriptionist. Ann was a faithful member...
Carol A. (Weaver) Soberano
Aug 4, 2018
On August 4, 2018 Carol A (Weaver) Soberano, 72, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic after a hard fought battle with cancer. Her fierceness, strength, and class kept her going through the multiple illness that preceded her death. Carol was born on June 8, 1946 in Barberton, Ohio to Gertrude and Edgar Weaver who preceded...
Patricia "Patty" A. Herold
Jul 28, 2018
NEW FRANKLIN---Patricia “Patty" A. Herold, 82, passed away surrounded by her family on July 28, 2018. Patty was born in Barberton and was proud to work at the Cardinal Rubber Co. retiring after 45 years of service where she had an impeccable work ethic. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church...
Barbara J. (Lewis) Potter
Jul 19, 2018
BARBERTON---Barbara J. Potter, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 19, 2018.
Barbara was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She loved spending time with and helping to raise her grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons Craig (Luise), Ricky, Christopher, Raymond “Marty” (Danette) and Michael; grandchildren Michelle, Jason,...
Rita I. (Johnson) Eckel
Jul 16, 2018
CLINTON---Rita I. Eckel, 84, passed away surrounded by her family on July 16, 2018. Rita was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life where she worked at Barberton Citizens Hospital and Isaly’s. She loved to roller skate and dance and could start a conversation with anyone she met. Preceded in...
Morgan G. Tibbs
Jul 14, 2018
Morgan G. “Jerry” Tibbs, 72, passed away July 14, 2018.
Jerry was born in Warren and had worked at Copper Weld Steel. He was a proud Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
Preceded in death by his parents Forest and Blanche; two sisters and five brothers; He is survived by his...
Edward L. King
Jul 12, 2018
BARBERTON---Edward L. King, 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, members of Crossroads Hospice and the caring staff of Greenfield Estates.After graduating from Copley High, Ed served in the Navy as an electrician’s mate on the USS America, an aircraft carrier that took him to many parts of the world. He especially enjoyed time in England and...
Debra Lynn (Mccafferty) Rogers
Jul 10, 2018
Debra Lynn Rogers, 60, lost her battle with lung cancer on July 10, 2018. Debra was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life. She was currently employed at the EB Display Company.
Preceded in death by her father Charles McCafferty; she is survived by her boyfriend Jim Black; sons Cody...
Charles J. Hete
Jun 25, 2018
On an absolutely beautiful day in June, 3 days after his 90th birthday, our dad decided that he had had enough of the oxygen and cane and left his family on earth to polka with those who went before him – his wife of 62 years, Joyce, his grandson, Nicholas, parents Joseph and Jennie Hete and many...
Merilee K. (Hooser) Bailey
Jun 22, 2018
Merilee Kay Bailey was born May 23rd 1959 and passed away unexpectedly on June 22nd 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Barberton. She is survived be her son Joseph "Baby Roo" Bailey (Erika, soon to be first grandchild Jack Lee), husband Joe Bailey, brother Steven Hooser (Sue), sister Lisa Laughlin (Dale), mother Sally Hooser, nieces Nicole...
Valerie Schtucka
Jun 17, 2018
Valerie Schtucka, 57, our youngest sister, passed away on June 17, 2018, 4 hours after our brother Eddie Schtucka. She was born on February 28, 1961 to Edward and Juanita Schtucka. Val was a graduate of Chippewa High School.
Valerie lived with our niece Dana (Mike) Janeczek and their children Logan, Jaden and Ashlyn. Val...
Dorothy Jane (Falb) Yeager
Jun 15, 2018
Dorothy J. Yeager
1923-2018
On June 15, 2018, Dorothy’s earthly life ended peacefully. And a new life began.
Preceded in death by her mother Rose, her brothers George and Rob, her daughter Donna, and the love of her life, husband Paul, she is loved and survived by family Sandy and Frank,...
Diane Marie (Patrick) Matheny
May 28, 2018
MARSHALLVILLE---Diane Marie (Patrick) Matheny, known to most as Dee, 67, went to be with the Lord on Monday May 28, 2018, at The Laurels of Massillon, after a courageous five year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. You fought the hard fight Dee and you kept the faith.
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Albert R. Brescilli
May 21, 2018
BARBERTON---Albert R. Brescilli, 93, passed away May 21, 2018.
Albert was born in Graceton, PA and had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 34 years. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and a proud Navy Veteran having served during WWII....
Margaret Mary (Stasko) Mcardle
May 18, 2018
BARBERTON---Margaret Mary McArdle (nee Stasko), 90, passed away peacefully at the Apostolic Christian Home on May 18, 2018.
Margaret was born in Somerset, PA and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. She worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. and Marshall’s Dept. Store. Marge was a member of the former Sts. Cyril...
Marion Doris (Divinecz) O'Breza
May 11, 2018
BARBERTON---Marion prayed every day. After being diagnosed with a terminal illness a year ago, she finally decided that her work here was done. She asked God to do something. Marion O’Breza, 87, passed away on Friday May 11, 2018.
Marion was born in Kenmore, Ohio. She was active in the Kenmore Class of 1949 Alumni...
Laura J. Yurchiak
May 10, 2018
Laura J. Yurchiak, 41, passed away May 10, 2018.
Laura was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident all her life where she graduated in 1995 from Barberton High School.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul; and grandparents John Genet and John and Anna Yurchiak. Survivors include her...
Dianne M. (Pavey) Ranftl
May 7, 2018
SHARON TWP.---Dianne Marie Ranftl (Pavey), 67, was gifted to the world in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and her Soul returned to the Lord on May 7, 2018.
She was fearless, loving, & talented. She could put her mind to anything & do it. She loved to sew, crochet, spin wool, weave & knit. She led...
Cheyenne L. (Ocepek) Adams
May 3, 2018
BARBERTON---Cheyenne L. Adams (nee Ocepek), 63, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018. Cheyenne was born in Barberton where she was a life resident of the area. She worked at Sabo’s State Farm Insurance Co. for 15 years and SGS Tool Co. for 13 years. She enjoyed playing golf and had a special taste for...
