Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Apr 28, 2017

COPLEY TWP---Gregory Maurer, 69, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 28.  He will be truly missed by his wife, Pam.  Greg was extremely loving and proud of his sons Jason Maurer and Adam (Amanda) Maurer. He especially adored his grandchildren Brayden, Blayne and Brooklyn. Greg will be welcomed in Heaven by his twin sons Eric and...

Apr 26, 2017

BARBERTON---Mary Ann Lieberth, 78, passed away April 26, 2017 at her residence.

Mary Ann was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and graduate of Barberton High School. She retired from Gardner Pie Co.

Preceded in death by her husband John; and granddaughter Brooke; Survivors include her sons Brian (Chris), Brad...

Apr 23, 2017

BARBERTON---Richard Jennings Simons, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Dick was born on November 19, 1934 and was a Barberton resident all his life and graduated from Barberton High School, Class of 1953. He worked for the Barberton Post Office where he retired in 1992.

Dick was preceded in death by...

Apr 3, 2017

Jacqueline A. (Hart) Blosser

BARBERTON---Jacqueline A. (Hart) Blosser (nee Brunner), 75, passed away April 3, 2017. Jackie was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life. She worked for United Airlines, the Summit County Sheriff’s Dept. and retired from sales. Jackie loved her family, was a loyal friend, loved to cook...

Mar 28, 2017

BARBERTON---Leo Arthur Maurer, servant of God, left us on March 28, 2017 to be with his God.

Lee was a lifelong resident of Barberton.  He was the youngest son of George and Helen Maurer who preceded him along with 2 sisters and 5 brothers.  Also preceding were son Anthony, and daughters MaryGrace Cameron, Melissa Jamison,...

Mar 23, 2017

Lynne Irene Whorley, 69, passed away March 23, 2017 at the Hospice Care Center.  Lynne was a lifelong Akron area resident, grew up in Tallmadge and graduated from Tallmadge High School class of 1965. She also attended the University of Akron. Lynne was a 41year employee at Bober Markey Fedorovich, CPA firm. She had a...

Mar 21, 2017

NORTON---Dianne Elaine Williams, 69, passed away on March 21, 2017. Dianne was born in Barberton and had been a Norton resident all her life. She was a graduate of Norton High School Class of 1965. Preceded in death by her parents, William E. and Mary (Kukec) Williams; brother Donald Williams; sister Joanne Williams; and nephew...

Mar 20, 2017

WADSWORTH---Mary Ann Walker, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on March 20th, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family throughout her brief battle with cancer.  She was born on April 27, 1932 to Elmer and Mary Elizabeth Bond in Akron, Ohio.  She and her husband raised their family while living in Norton and currently reside...

Mar 11, 2017

BARBERTON---Gloria J. Plucinski (nee Jones), 58, passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Gloria was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1977 and also a graduate of the University of Akron majoring in history. Preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Michael;...

Mar 11, 2017

NORTON---Christine A. Kaisk, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2017. She was born on December 30, 1965 in Indianapolis, IN to Donald (deceased) and Betty Fermoyle. Chris was the co-owner and company mom of Magic City Motorcars. Chris loved helping others and she made life easier for many people over the years. She was a great friend...

Mar 4, 2017

BARBERTON---We have lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, sister and aunt.  Mary Despot (nee Hornacek) went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2017.  Mary was a life resident of Barberton and attended Barberton High School and Barberton School of Commerce.  She retired from the Summit County Probate court as secretary to the...

Mar 4, 2017

NORTON---David L. Sparks, 63, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on March 4, 2017. David was always giving all he had and no matter the circumstances, always with a smile on his face. His heart was too big to remain here with us and God called him home. David was born in Akron and...

Mar 3, 2017

NORTON---Donald J. Ruther Sr., 68, passed away March 3, 2017. Don was born in Barberton where he was a life resident of the Barberton and Norton area. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School in 1966 retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 46 years. He loved hunting, fishing and four-wheeling with his family. Preceded in...

Feb 21, 2017

BARBERTON---Barbara Jean Herold, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 21, 2017. Barbara was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 40 years of service. She was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was active in the Holy Hour Program,...

Feb 20, 2017

Today we celebrate the life of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who lived a blessed life. Constantine J. Nonno, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 20, 2017. Con was born in Fossalto, Italy on April 12, 1920. He came to America at the age of seven. On March 8, 1943, Con married the...

Feb 18, 2017

BARBERTON---Eleanor Ruth Janiga passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward Janiga and is survived by her three children Jackie (Robert) Slater, Jeffery (Teressa) Janiga and Jeri (Thomas) Dubina; her grandchildren Amanda (Brent) Burgie and Jared Slater; Bryan (Sarah), Kyle, and Todd Janiga; Tyler, Justin, and...

Feb 17, 2017

Johnny M. Shaffer, passed away at home on February 17, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father Mitchell Shaffer; brother Rick Shaffer; He is survived by his mother Ann Shaffer;  brother Randy Shaffer (Jodi) of Akron; grandmother Halcie Shaffer of WV; nieces, Reyanne Shaffer and Jaloni (Logan) Rufener; and nephews Mitchell (Kelly) Shaffer...

Feb 12, 2017

BARBERTON---David E. Collinson, 60, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 12, 2017. David was born in Akron and had been an area resident all his life where he graduated from East High School. He retired from Goldsmith and Eggleton. David loved playing golf and watching it on T.V. as well as...

Feb 8, 2017

Mary Margaret Herold, 54, passed away February 8, 2017, surrounded by her family after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Mary was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1982. Mary was the director at Valley Kids Learning Center. She loved working with and...

Feb 6, 2017

BARBERTON/DOYLESTOWN—Charlotte A. Stoll, 62, passed away February 6, 2017 after a brief illness. Charlotte was born in Hollywood, CA and had been an area resident all her life where she graduated from Barberton High School. She was a travel agent for over 20 years with Chima Travel and was also the travel coordinator for the band 1964,...