Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

Mar 29, 2018

BARBERTON---Sandra L. Kellar, (nee Beck), 67, passed away at her residence on March 29, 2018.

Sandy was born in Barberton where she lived most of her life. She also resided in Raleigh, North Carolina where she worked at The University of North Carolina at Raleigh Durham. She was also a member of First Church of...

Mar 21, 2018

Sandra L. Louk, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at home. Born in Elkins, WV, she lived most of her married life in Cleveland. Sandra was retired from the Cuyahoga County Courts and St. Alexis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons. Sandra is survived by one son, three daughters; three...

Mar 20, 2018

James M. Geig, 60 of Barberton, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Born in Akron, he had been a Barberton area resident all of his life and was formerly employed at Serpentini Chevrolet in Orrville. Jim was a devote Catholic and attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Jim’s passions in life were playing the drums in a...

Mar 17, 2018

BARBERTON/WADSWORTH—Helen Sabol Solosky, 103, passed away March 17, 2018 at The Inn at Coalridge in Wadsworth.

Helen was born in Hubbard, OH in 1915 and was a resident of Barberton for over 57 years before moving to Southern California for 22 years in 1992. After returning to Ohio in 2014, she resided at The Inn...

Mar 14, 2018

BARBERTON--Ron G. Rittenhour, 83, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2018.

Ron was born in Bucyrus, OH and had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he worked in the Automotive Industry for over 40 years and retired from Toth Buick. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Knights...

Mar 7, 2018

BARBERTON--Robert M. “Bob” Smith, “Papa”, 96 passed away peacefully March 7, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Born in Barberton, Ohio, April 3, 1921 to Merl & Antonetta (Toni) Smith, he grew up on Elm Street (Van Buren Ave.) and attended Washington Elementary and Barberton High School.  In 1936 his family moved to Kenmore and he...

Mar 5, 2018

BARBERTON--Kristine Hornacek, (nee Protich), 72, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 15 year struggle with dementia.

Kristine was born on January 10, 1946 in Akron to Michael and Pearl (Wassity) Protich. She was a graduate of the 1964 class of Coventry High School. After...

Feb 28, 2018

Robert (Bob) 58, was born on March 5, 1959 and passed into eternal rest on February 28, 2018. Bob was preceded in death by his loving parents John A. and Marian T. Beck. He is survived by his daughter Kristina (Paul) Balding; grandchildren Johanna, Aspen and Delaney. Bob leaves his brothers John (Kathy), Tom (Brenda) and Rick...

Feb 28, 2018

MEDINA---Sharon Jean Kirkpatrick, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Amos and Genevieve Shreve; first husband Darrell Kirkpatrick; second husband Tom Beitel; brother Chester “Bud” Shreve; and granddaughter Danielle ; She is survived by her daughters Stephanie (Chris) Perella and Teresa (Mike) Jackson; son Stephen...