Robert E. Martin
May 30, 2017
BARBERTON---Robert E. Martin, 79, passed away May 30, 2017 at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Bob was born in Pulaski, TN and had been an area resident most of his life where he worked at Peoples Drug Store and Regal Cinemas. He was a member of Akron Projectionist Union Local 364 for 48 years.
Preceded...
Paul Matthew Smith
May 28, 2017
BARBERTON---Paul Matthew Smith, 38, passed away May 28, 2017. Paul was born in Jacksonville, FL and had been an area resident most of his life. He worked at Steingas Mechanical and loved fishing, off-roading, animals, helping other and had an overall heart of gold. Preceded in death by his grandfather Marion Eigsti; and grandparents John...
Elizabeth "Betty" G. (Drexler) Geig
May 22, 2017
BARBERTON---Elizabeth “Betty” G. Geig, (nee Drexler), 80, passed away surrounded by her family on May 22, 2017. Betty was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life where she graduated from St. Mary High School. She was the co-owner of Home Care Appliance Service with her husband. Betty was a member of Prince...
Eleanor A. (Smith) Dyar
May 22, 2017
BARBERTON---Eleanor A. Dyar, (nee Smith), 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 22, 2017 at Brookdale of Barberton. Eleanor was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life. She was a 1945 graduate of Garfield High School and graduated from the Akron School of Practical Nursing in 1970. She...
Frank W. Hurst Jr.
May 21, 2017
DOYLESTOWN---Frank W Hurst, Jr., age 63, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2017. Frank was born on November 9, 1953 and resided in Doylestown most of his life. Frank served in the U.S. Navy where he earned his Nursing Degree. Frank retired from Crystal Clinic after 32 years of service and continued to do consulting work up...
Patrick R. Hutchinson
May 20, 2017
NORTON--- Patrick R Hutchinson, “Pat Hutch”, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2017. Pat was born in Barberton and was a Barberton/Norton resident all his life. He retired from the Norton Schools as a Custodian after 28 years of service. He was also an accomplished musician and his band, the Pat Hutch Orchestra played polkas for many...
Susan Gauder
May 19, 2017
BARBERTON---Susan Gauder, (nee Kulcsar), 60, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2017 at the Hospice Care Center.
Susan was born in Barberton and was a Norton/Barberton resident all her life. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was active in the Holy Hour program. Susan loved the Indians and Cavs and...
David P. Benya
May 18, 2017
CLINTON---David Paul Benya, 81, passed away May 18, 2017. David was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all his life. He was a graduate of the University of Akron where he was a member of the TKE Fraternity. David retired from LaHoffman Rouche Pharmaceuticals and was a proud Army Veteran having served...
Dolores Ann (Mayrend) Dorsey
May 13, 2017
Dolores Ann (Mayrend) (Bihler) Dorsey
8-22-30-5-13-17
Born in Detroit, Michigan
In our Mom’s words:
“The happy carefree days of my life as I grew up were spent at our farm. We had cows, pigs, chickens, goats, dogs, cats and fun! How I loved the cow patties in the pasture,...
Donald Albert Hutchinson
May 10, 2017
SEVILLE---Donald A. Hutchinson, 70, passed away at 12:31 AM Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Akron City Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family as he peacefully left our world for his Heavenly home. A 1964 graduate of Norton High School, Don “Hutch” Hutchinson excelled in athletics, playing football, baseball and...
Rondal Walker
May 4, 2017
WADSWORTH---Rondal Walker, 87, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family and is once again in the arms of his loving wife, Mary Ann Walker. He was born on February 17th, 1931 in Kentucky and was a lifelong Wildcat basketball fan.
Anyone who knew Rondal knew that family meant...
Ricky M. Hillyer
May 4, 2017
Ricky M. Hillyer
BARBERTON---Ricky M. Hillyer, 58, passed away May 5, 2017 at his residence in Zanesville.
Rick was born in Barberton where he owned Rick’s Remodeling.
Preceded in death by his parents Raylan and Edna; and baby boy Hillyer; Survivors include his wife Linda (nee Ide); sons Ricky Jr., Tim...
Jason M. Roma
May 4, 2017
BARBERTON---Jason M. Roma, 38, passed away peacefully into the arms of God after a short illness on May 4, 2017 at the Arbors of Fairlawn.
Jason was born in Bethlehem, PA and had been an area resident all his life. He was a graduate of East High School and The University of Akron with an...
Gregory L. Maurer
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...
Mary Ann (Mandich) Lieberth
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...
Richard Jennings Simons
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...
Jacqueline A. (Brunner) (Hart) Blosser
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...
Leo Arthur Maurer
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,...
Lynne Irene Whorley
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...
Dianne Elaine Williams
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...
