Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...