William Joseph Ozbolt
Jul 17, 2017
William J. Ozbolt
William J. Ozbolt, born May 11, 1922, died at the age of 95, on July 17, 2017.
He was a Barberton resident most of his life and a retiree of Babcock and Wilcox Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Johana Ozbolt, two brothers,...
Joseph Frank Sabo
Jul 6, 2017
CANAL FULTON---Joseph Frank Sabo, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 6, 2017. He was born on October 1, 1924 in Murray City, OH.
After a tour of duty as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII and earning a purple heart, he met and married his wife...
Hermina Irene Sefranko
Jul 5, 2017
BARBERTON---Hermina I. Sefranko, 85, passed away quietly on July 5, 2017.
She was born in Barberton where she lived most of her life. Hermina was a hard worker and held many jobs in her lifetime. Her last two positions gave her the most joy as she worked with Reiter Dairy and Wal-Mart. She retired at...
Frances J. (Hornacek) King
Jul 1, 2017
SEVILLE---Frances June King (nee Hornacek), 97, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Alter Care of Wadsworth while family surrounded her with love and strength. A 1937 graduate of Norton High School, Frances continued to attend Alumni banquets through the years, even earning recognition as the oldest graduate in attendance. After graduation and during WWII,...
Anna (Larocca) Crislip
Jul 1, 2017
NORTON---Anna Crislip, 105, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2017 at The Sanctuary Wadsworth. Anna was born in Antillo, Sicily and had been an area resident all her life. She worked at the Ohio Match Company and later was the co-owner of Grant Quality Market with her husband George. Anna was a member of St. Andrew the...
Mary Eileen (O'Bryan) Buza
Jul 1, 2017
Mary "Eileen" Buza, 77 passed away peacefully after living with Parkinson's Disease for 18 yrs. on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Eileen was born February 11, 1940 to the late Hugh and Nellie O’Bryan and had been an area resident all her life. She was preceded in death by her brother in laws, Frank Maisano and...
Ethel R. (Rudolph) Ambrose
Jun 29, 2017
Ethel R. Ambrose, born July 16, 1930 in Johnstown, PA., passed away peacefully on June 29, 2017. Ethel had been a resident of the Akron area for the majority of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard H. Ambrose; son Bruce W. Ambrose; daughter Mary Lou (Ambrose) Martz; stepsons Richard H. Ambrose Jr...
Michael Allen Maag
Jun 28, 2017
BARBERTON—Mick A. Maag, born January 6, 1957 passed away June 28, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife Shellie A. Michaels; parents Byron and Vangie; and brother Larry. He leaves behind his former wife Diane and their children Byron and Michael; and sisters Yvonne Simons and Joyce Chalmers. Calling hours will be held on Monday,...
Mary E. (Pecimon) Crow-Hildebrandt
Jun 23, 2017
NORTON---Mary E. Crow-Hildebrandt, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 23, 2017. What gave her life meaning was her devotion to her family and friends. Her love and kindness will live forever in our hearts. Mary is preceded in death by her first husband Robert Crow. She leaves behind her husband Charles; brother David...
Charles F. Krause Ii
Jun 20, 2017
Charles F. Krause II, 47, passed away June 20, 2017 at his residence. Chuck was born in Barberton and was an area resident all his life where he was a graduate of Weaver High School and a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He loved Special Olympics where he won several Gold Medals. Chuck also loved...
Nicholas Lapidakis
Jun 3, 2017
NORTON---Nicholas Lapidakis, 87, passed away June 3, 2017 at his residence.
Nick was born in Barberton and had been a resident of the Wadsworth/Norton area all his life. He was a self-employed Carpenter and Contractor for over 50 years. Nick was also a proud Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War.
Preceded in...
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,...
