Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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.

Preceded in...

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.

Aug 28, 2017

A Celebration of Kevin's Life will be held at Stephanie and Kevin's house on Friday, September 1st from 6-11 P.M.

Aug 28, 2017

Ann Gable, 99, passed away peacefully August 28, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Barberton where she worked as office manager for RG Finnell Agency for 30 yrs.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Clarence (Gabe) and is survived by her children, Cecelia (Clay) Alder of Reno, NV, Michael...

Aug 26, 2017

Jackson L. Holliday

BARBERTON--Our beloved Dad, Jack Holliday passed away unexpectedly August 26, 2017. He was the third child of ten, the son of James and Mabel Holliday born in Wilsonburg, West Virginia.  He was one of the best Christmas presents ever received.  He was a wonderful, kind, patient, loving, supportive and humble man. He...

Aug 22, 2017

UNIONTOWN--On August 22, Dan Genet showed-up for his tee time on the most heavenly and spectacular of grounds.  Dan courageously fought his battle with mesothelioma, a result of asbestos exposure.  His battle is now over.  He can now enjoy eternity with his family that have already passed-on, including is mother and father, Donald and Wanda Genet.  He...

Aug 20, 2017

NORTON--Thomas G. Lightner, 72, passed away August 20, 2017 after a brief illness. Tom was born in Barberton and had been a life resident of the Barberton/Norton area. He was a graduate Barberton High School class of 1964 and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 43 years of service. He was a member...

Aug 14, 2017

Loretta Anne Stone, 78, crossed The River Jordan on August 14, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Loretta was born September 24, 1938 to Henry and Mary Hillenbrand in Chicago, IL. She moved to the Clinton area in 1965 where she built a life around three children, little league baseball, 4-H, horse shows and a work...

Aug 9, 2017

NORTON--After a courageous battle with cancer Nancy Berlin passed away peacefully Aug.9, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Nancy will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt . Her heart overflowed with a deep pride and love of her family. She exuded a sweet kindness that made her lovable. She...

Aug 5, 2017

Mike F. Zelesnik, 92, passed away August 5, 2017. He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mike retired from the USPS as a letter carrier with the Norton/Barberton Post Office. He loved country and polka music and loved to play accordion and guitar and to go hiking in Silver Creek Park.

He was preceded...

Jul 30, 2017

NORTON--Paul Yurko, age 76, died at Akron City Hospital on Sunday, July 30. Born September 1, 1940, in Campbell, Ohio, Paul spent the majority of his life in Barberton and Norton. He began work as Malco Products' sole delivery driver in 1970 and continued until he retired in 2006. He was known for his pleasant demeanor and...