Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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....

Sep 12, 2017

BARBERTON—John W. Sarll, 65, passed away at his residence on September 12, 2017. John was born in Wabash, IN and had been a Barberton resident most of his life. He retired from Pneumatic Scale in Cuyahoga Falls. John was in the National Guard, an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his dad.

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Sep 11, 2017

Randy Brown 64, A lifelong resident of Barberton passed away suddenly on September 11, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Randy was a fun loving, big hearted soul. He was a caring husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He loved his local sports teams and played his "numbers" faithfully. Randy was always the jokester with a...

Sep 7, 2017

Carol Noel Rowan, 63, of Barberton, OH died September 6, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born December 25th, 1954 in Barberton, OH the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Johnson) Brooks.  Carol married William Rowan on October 11, 1977.  He preceded her in death on March 22, 2014.  Carol had a warm, kind,...

Sep 6, 2017

BARBERTON--Frank Bernard Smrdel, 86, of Barberton, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Barberton.

Frank was born on November 1, 1930 in Barberton to Frank and Frances (Opeka) Smrdel. He graduated from Barberton High School in January 1949 and served in the US Army stationed in Alaska during the Korean...

Sep 4, 2017

Private Services will be held for the family.

Sep 2, 2017

Mrs. Danielle Costick (Marzin) 91 formerly of Barberton OH, widow of Theodore (Ted) Costick joined her husband of 60 years on September 2, 2017. For her, we are grateful…she missed him every day since his passing May 20, 2005.

The matriarch of our family impacted all of us in ways we will forever remember and...

Aug 30, 2017

There will be no services.