Karen A. (Boos) Rothermel
Feb 17, 2018
Karen Anne Rothermel (nee Boos)
Today and always we celebrate the life of Karen Anne Rothermel. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17th, 2018. Faith and Family always came first for Karen. Karen was a devout Lutheran who dedicated many loving years of teaching Sunday School at...
Karen L. Hemphill
Feb 10, 2018
COPLEY TWP.---Karen L. Hemphill, 63, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2018 at her residence.
Karen was born in Akron and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Norton. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt.
Karen is reunited with her parents Richard and Phyllis. She is survived by her brother...
Glenn William Sarll
Feb 6, 2018
BARBERTON---Glen W. “Wild Bill” Sarll, 92, passed away peacefully on February 6th 2018.
Glen was born in Wabash, IN and had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from Rockwell International and the Stow City School District. He was also a proud Navy Veteran having served during WWII.
Glen...
Ladonna M. (Zelovic) Tilley
Feb 5, 2018
BARBERTON---LaDonna “Tilley” M. Tilley, 73, (nee Zelovic), passed away February 5, 2018. A loving mother, grandmother and aunt, she served her community for over 40 years as a Registered Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital in the Emergency Room. She was a former member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, the Rosary Society and a 50...
Louis W. Sukie
Jan 28, 2018
BARBERTON---Louis W. Sukie, 85, passed away January 28, 2018. Louis was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and worked at Rockwell International and PCM. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Barberton Moose Lodge #759. He was also a proud Air Force Veteran serving stateside during the Korean War....
Andrew G. Somercik
Jan 24, 2018
BARBERTON---Andrew G. Somercik, 85, passed away January 24, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center.
Andy was born in Barberton and worked at Wagner Castings in Decatur, IL for 24 years. While in Illinois, he taught part time at Richland Community College. Andy returned to Barberton in 2014 and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic...
Albert E. Miller
Jan 19, 2018
NORTON---Albert “Al” E. Miller 88, of Loyal Oak passed away January 19, 2018 at his residence.
Preceded in death by his parents Russell and Maude; Al is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Jo (nee Miller); sons, Mark (Irene) and Blake (Kim); grandsons, Heath, Grant and Clint (Alexandra); brother Donald; and numerous...
Janet C. (Bosch) Wolf
Jan 17, 2018
COPLEY TWP---Janet C. Wolf (nee Bosch), 80, passed away on January 17, 2018 at her residence. Janet was born in Barberton where she was a graduate of Barberton High School and St. Mary’s of the Springs (ODU). She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was a Holy Hour Captain, helped with...
Lillian S. (Hanic) Hazlett
Jan 17, 2018
BARBERTON---Lillian S. Hazlett (nee Hanic), 89, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 17, 2018. Lillian was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was a graduate of Bowling Green State University where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Lillian worked at P.P.G. and retired as a teacher for...
Richard C. Hemphill
Jan 10, 2018
COPLEY TWP.---Richard C. Hemphill, 87, passed away after an extended period of declining health on January 10, 2018. Richard was born January 4, 1931 and was a life resident of Copley Twp. He was employed by the Copley-Fairlawn Board of Education for 42 years and retired as the maintenance supervisor at the high school. Richard enjoyed spending...
Jo "Peppy" (Cerne) Pyle
Jan 8, 2018
On January 8, 2018, Jo Pyle—beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend—went home to be with the Lord following a sudden, brief illness. Anyone who got to know Jo fell in love with her lively spirit and enjoyment of life. From posing for calendars to riding a jet ski on Lake Anna, she lived life to the fullest...
Raymond H. Wolf
Jan 5, 2018
BARBERTON---Raymond H. Wolf, 92, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2018 at Brookdale Barberton. Ray was born in Akron and was a Barberton resident most of his life. He retired from the Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. after 33 years and also from the Coventry School District as a bus driver. Ray was a member of St....
John P. Stetz Sr.
Jan 4, 2018
BARBERTON---John Peter Stetz, 92, passed away January 4, 2018 after a brief illness.
John was born in Allison, Pa. on September 8, 1925 to the late Peter and Helen Stetz. He lived in Barberton, Ohio for most of his life and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
John...
Gerald Lynn Baughman
Jan 3, 2018
BATH--Gerald Lynn Baughman, 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home with family by his side after a brief fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Jerry was born on November 24, 1942 to Osborne and Marcella Baughman in Akron, Ohio. He spent much of his early life in the Barberton and Norton area....
George L. Harris
Jan 1, 2018
CLINTON---George L. Harris, 73, passed away January 1, 2018. George was born in Arkansas and had been a Clinton resident most of his life where he retired from Bridgestone/Firestone Companies after 38 years of service. He loved music and helping all kinds of animals. He was also a caregiver for his parents for many years.
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Lucille B. (Cornaccione) Canfora
Dec 31, 2017
Lucille B. Canfora, 93, passed away on December 31, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born February 4, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by husband, Lewis; parents, Nick and Josephine Cornacchione; sister, Eleanor and brother, Joseph,
Lucille is survived by her loving sons Ray (Carolyn), Lewis and Rick (Kay); sisters Mary...
Angeline (Cornachione) Plucinski
Dec 30, 2017
BARBERTON—Angeline Plucinski, 93, passed away December 30, 2017 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
Angie was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She worked at Polsky’s and O’Neil’s Dept. Store and also at Cornachione and Wallace Architects. Angie was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Barberton Senior Center and...
Joseph R. Underation
Dec 20, 2017
Joseph R. “Joe” Underation, 76, passed away peacefully with his family on Dec. 20 at Akron General Hospice Care Center from an aggressive abdominal tumor.
Joe was born at home in Barberton on St. Josephs Day in 1941, and therefore gained his name from his parents and grandfather who shared the same name. His parents...
Pauline Hatala
Dec 13, 2017
NORTON--Pauline Hatala, 87, passed into eternal life on December 13, 2017. She was born to Elizabeth and Nicholas Miga and resided in Norton her entire life.
Pauline was an elementary school teacher for 20 years, teaching at St. Augustine, St. Francis de Sales, Sherman and Grill Schools. She then received a nursing degree and was a registered...
Nick Mackay
Dec 12, 2017
BARBERTON--Nick Mackay, 87, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2017.
Nick was a life resident of Barberton and retired from The State of Ohio-Bureau of Motor Vehicles. He also owned the Manchester Rd. Market with his brother. Nick was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and a proud US Army Veteran. He loved...
