Mary Ann (Bond) Walker
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...
Gloria J. (Jones) Plucinski
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;...
Christine A. (Fermoyle) Kaisk
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...
Mary H. Despot
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...
David L. Sparks
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...
Donald James Ruther, Sr.
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...
Barbara Jean Herold
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,...
Constantine J. Nonno
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...
Eleanor Ruth (Zurawski) Janiga
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...
Johnny M. Shaffer
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; Â brother Randy Shaffer (Jodi) of Akron; grandmother Halcie Shaffer of WV; nieces, Reyanne Shaffer and Jaloni (Logan) Rufener; and nephews Mitchell (Kelly) Shaffer...
David E. Collinson
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...
Mary Margaret Herold
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...
Charlotte Ann (Kiser) Stoll
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,...
Joseph J. Herold Sr.
Feb 5, 2017
BARBERTON--Joseph J. Herold Sr., He died.
Joe passed away on February 5, 2017 at the age of 89. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Helen. Leaving to mourn are his children Kathy (John) Patton, Joe (Kathy) Herold, Peggy Herold, Pat (Joellen) Herold and Bill Herold; grandchildren Michelle and Andrew...
Joyce (Wasil) Burkhart
Jan 31, 2017
Joyce Burkhart, beloved wife of Paul, cherished mother of Larry and Mike, adored grandmother of Colton, Callee and Joey, passed away full of love after a long battle with cancer. Joyce was a kind hearted and giving woman that left a lasting impression on anyone she ever met. Joyce’s strength, compassion and ever giving heart...
Scott Kevin Singley
Jan 25, 2017
TALLMADGE---Scott K. Singley passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Akron Summa Hospital.
Scott was born August 19, 1968 in Phonexville, PA to John and the late Jeanette Singley.
Per Scott's wishes cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Scott's life at a later date.
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Arlan V. Grace
Jan 24, 2017
Massillon---Arlan V. Grace, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 24, 2017. Raised in Doylestown, Arlan raised his family in Barberton, retiring in Massillon. He was a former president and longtime member of Barberton Band Boosters. He was the owner of Precision Hard Chrome for 27 years until his retirement. Survived by...
Betty Lee (Repp) Spetich
Jan 21, 2017
Betty June Spetich (Repp)
Betty June Spetich, 84, was welcomed into Heaven
by her husband, Frankie and son, Russ on January 21, 2017.
Betty was born in Barberton, Ohio on June 8, 1932 to Lawrence
Demmon and Edith Marie Repp (Smith). Betty graduated with a BA
in...
Anne E. (Znidarsic) Moore
Jan 19, 2017
BARBERTON - Anne E. Moore, 93, passed away January 19, 2017 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Anne was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and was a secretary for the Barberton City Schools. She also worked for Nichols Cleaners as a payroll associate and for the Great Northern Savings and Loan...
Sharlene L. (White) Mollric
Jan 18, 2017
Sharlene L. Mollric, 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 18, 2017.
Sharlene was born in Barberton and had been a Norton/Barberton resident all her life. She retired from Haines Hosiery after 20 plus years of service. Sharlene was currently a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and a former member...
