Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Dec 10, 2017

Nancy L. Penko, 84, passed away December 10, 2017 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Nancy was born in Orrville and had been an Akron resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband Jacob Jr.; She is survived by her children Douglas (Denise) Bryant of Akron, Becky (Rod) Martin of Copley, Tom Penko of...

Nov 29, 2017

BARBERTON---Stella M. Lenihan (nee Oaks), 88, passed away at Barberton Brookdale Senior Living on November 29, 2017. Stella was born in Akron and spent all of her life in the Norton/Barberton area. She was a secretary and worked at Motor Cargo and Consolidated Freightways and retired in 1973 at an early age to spend more time with...

Nov 19, 2017

NORTON--Donald Jerome Nutter, 83, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 19, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Don “Jake” was born on January 9, 1934 to Charles and Florence (Flowers) Nutter in New Lexington, OH. Their family moved to Windham, OH where Don was a member of the championship Windham “Bomber” High...

Nov 16, 2017

BARBERTON--Marcia “Marcy” I. Sovacool, 64, passed away November 16, 2017 after a graceful seven year battle with cancer.

Marcy was a life resident of Barberton. She retired from First Merit Bank and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her family and grandkids and felt that they were...

Nov 13, 2017

BARBERTON---Doris E. Fling, 84, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. She was born October 23, 1933 in Glenville, WV to the late Orville and Viola (Wright) Williams, she graduated from Glenville High School and had been a Barberton resident for most of her life. Doris worked for the Barberton School of Commerce, Central News and...

Nov 8, 2017

Ruth N. Patterson (nee Brown), 94, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 8, 2017. Ruth was born in Altoona, PA and had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she worked at the Sun Rubber Company as a Rosie the Riveter. She was active in the Norton Homemakers Club and Barberton...

Nov 7, 2017

BARBERTON---Patricia Jean Scott passed away at 80 years old on November 7, 2017. Preceding her in death were her parents John Sabol and Virginia Sabol Danko; husband Hobart; and brother Jerry Sabol.

Patti is survived by her children Christopher, Danette, Greg, Steve and Barbara; grandchildren Cory, Hannah, Derek, Kristi, Katie, Kaley, Jared, Taylore, Miranda and...

Nov 3, 2017

BARBERTON---Wilma E. Forst (nee Jennings), 90, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2017 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.

Wilma was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 20 years as a secretary. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Barberton....

Nov 1, 2017

BARBERTON--Pauline J. Fowkes, 90, passed away on November 1, 2017 surrounded by her family at the Hospice Care Center. Pauline was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from the Barberton City Schools after 25 years as a secretary. She was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic...

Oct 25, 2017

BARBERTON--Elvira M. Incorvati, 99, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Elvira was born in Youngstown and had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 15 yrs as an LPN. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where...

Oct 24, 2017

BARBERTON--Jennie Simmons (Podlipec) passed away October 24 at the age of 94.

She was born in Barberton to the late John and Jennie Podlipec. She lived her entire life in the Barberton and Norton area. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, brother John, and sister Donnell Stenger.  Although she had been a...

Oct 23, 2017

BARBERTON--Richard Eugene Postich, Sr., 69, passed away October 23, 2017 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Big Rick was born in Barberton and was a 1965 graduate of Barberton High School. After high school Rick worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for many years. Rick was also a member of Union Local 1871. Preceded in death...

Oct 16, 2017

On October 16, 2017, Louis Carl Foster II, 51, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. Lou was born in Akron, Ohio, to Louis and Pamela Foster. He grew up in Manchester and settled down in Canal Fulton. In 1993 he married Arla Foster (Griffin) and together they had three children: Dakota, Canyon,...

Oct 15, 2017

Edward F. Gabrosek, 86, left behind a life well-lived on October 15, 2017. Ed is survived by Martha, devoted wife of 49 years, brother Joseph (Ann) Gabrosek and daughters Elizabeth Gabrosek and Kathleen (Dean) Walters. He was brother-in-law to John and Patricia Stephens and uncle to Joe (Penny) Gabrosek, John (Michele) Gabrosek, Anita (Ritchie) Gabrosek, Sean (Toni)...

Oct 11, 2017

BARBERTON--Keri Lynn Hurst, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2017.  Keri was born on December 21, 1985 and lived in Barberton all her life.  She worked at LKQ Corporation for over 10 years.  She was a 2004 graduate of Barberton High School.

Keri enjoyed photography and had a wonderful talent for capturing nature,...

Oct 8, 2017

William Carter, age 93, a long time resident of Barberton, passed away October 8, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.  He served in the Army during World War II; was a member of the former Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, was also a member of Carpenters Local 639/285, retiring from Krumroy Construction on December 31, 1989.

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Oct 6, 2017

Dorothy (Dot) Roth, 59, passed away peacefully with her husband, children and sisters at her side on October 6, 2017. Born in 1957 to Anthony and Mary (Kupar) Macko, she lived in Northeast Ohio most of her life. A 1975 graduate of Barberton High School, Dot attended Aultman Hospital School of Nursing and graduated with...

Oct 6, 2017

BARBERTON---Paul E. Herold, 73, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and daughters on October 6, 2017. Paul was a lifelong Barberton resident where he graduated from Hoban High School in 1961. Paul then became an employee of the Babcock and Wilcox Co. and retired as an inspector after 47 years of service....

Sep 25, 2017

BARBERTON---Dawn Marie Lamb, 57, passed away suddenly on September 25, 2017 at Akron General Medical Center. Dawn was born in Akron, was a graduate of Buchtel High School and was an area resident all her life. She enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband David, loved her dogs and cats and was a dedicated wife, mother...

Sep 21, 2017

After a lifetime of faithful service, The Reverend Paul Grexa, 91, was called to his Heavenly home on September 21, 2017.

Born to John and Susan Grexa, he was the second youngest of 9 children, all preceding him in death.

Paul grew up in Sharon, PA where he was a member of Sts....