Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 2, 2018

BARBERTON--Joan Lee Molnar (nee Bedner), 81, passed away May 2, 2018 at the Doylestown Health Care Center.

Joan was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Preceded in death by her husband Paul; parents Mary and Joseph Bedner; and brother Joseph P.; She...

Apr 29, 2018

Helen D. Kauffman, 88, passed away April 29, 2018.

Left to cherish her fun and loving personality are many friends and family, especially her daughters Karen (Stephen) Bakita and Terri (Charles) Newberry; and grandsons Nicholas and Alex Bakita. Thanks for all the great memories!

Private Memorial Services will be held at a later...

Apr 21, 2018

BARBERTON---Gary Edward Floyd, 66, passed away quietly from this life on April 21, 2018.

Born in Barberton, the second of three children to the late William and Joan (Stocker) Floyd, Gary lived most of his life here in the Barberton-Kenmore area.

After graduating from BHS in 1971, Gary served in the US Army...

Apr 15, 2018

BARBERTON---Betty Jean Morlan, 72, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 15, 2018.

Betty was born in Elkins, W.VA and had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she was a bakery manager at IGA and Giant Eagle. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and loved spending time...

Apr 15, 2018

BARBERTON---Mary Macko, 93, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018 surrounded by her family. Mary was a life resident of Barberton where she worked at Marshall’s Dept. Store and Macko’s Restaurant. She was a former member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where she was active in St. Anne’s Society.  Mary is currently a...

Apr 12, 2018

BARBERTON—Joyce M. Carr (nee Byrd), 74, passed away April 12, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center. Joyce was born in Vincennes, IN and had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she worked as a crossing guard for the Barberton City Schools.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years...

Mar 29, 2018

BARBERTON---Betty J. List (McVaney), (nee Miller), 78, passed away March 29, 2018. Betty was born in Barberton and worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. and retired from McAfee Tool and Die Inc. She was a member of Grace Church in Norton and was very passionate about helping out any animal rescue organization.

Preceded in...