Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Dec 17, 2016

DOYLESTOWN---George M. Krska, 82, passed away December 17, 2016 at Doylestown Health Care Center. George was born in Barberton to Michael and Susan (Otruba) Krska. He was a Barberton/Doylestown resident all his life, where he retired from P.P.G. Industries after 40 yrs. of service. George was a member of the Barberton Moose Lodge, an avid golfer and...

Dec 11, 2016

NEW FRANKLIN---Bruce M. Matuch, 76, passed away December 11, 2016.  He was born in Barberton where he had been a life resident and worked for B&C Industries and Top Surface Vending Co. Bruce was a member of the Barberton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Preceded in death by his brother Marion Michael; Bruce is survived...

Dec 11, 2016

NORTON---M. Narita Linn (Arnold, Gross) passed away December 11, 2016 after a courageous battle with Alzheimers.   She was born in 1930 to Edgar and Hazel (Collette) Arnold. Narita attended Saint Mary’s grade school and high school, where she met her life-long best friends.  Their monthly club gatherings were special times of playing cards, sharing family...

Dec 6, 2016

BARBERTON---Mary V. Wenner, 97, passed away December 6, 2016. Mary was born in Barberton where she graduated in 1937. She and her husband built Wenner’s Market in 1957. Knowing they couldn’t compete with the newly built Acme in 1962, they changed the store into a tavern. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she...

Dec 5, 2016

COPLEY---Flora M. Jones, 97, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2016. Flora was born in Akron where she was a life resident. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul E. and son Ronald; Survivors include her grandchildren. Per her wishes cremation has taken place with burial at Lockwood Cemetery.

Dec 1, 2016

BARBERTON---Anthony F. Plucinski, 90, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016. Tony was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from P.P.G. Industries. Tony was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Barberton Moose Lodge, Barberton Liedertafel Club and Knights of Columbus Council 1617. He was also a proud Navy Veteran....

Nov 29, 2016

BARBERTON---Gregory W. Trenary, 53, passed away November 29, 2016 after a long battle with Lymphoma. Greg was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all his life where he was a tow truck operator. He was also a proud Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his nephew Jason Trenary; and special friend Lori;...

Nov 28, 2016

BARBERTON—Sharon L. Story, 70, passed away November 28, 2016 at her residence. Sharon was born in Salamanca, NY and had been an area resident since 1972 where she worked as a Bar Manager for many years. Sharon enjoyed playing cards and loved the Cleveland Indians. Preceded in death by her parents J. Howard  and Genevieve Van Buren;...

Nov 27, 2016

Margaret “Mo” A. Kaisk, age 67, passed away on November 27, 2016. After battling her illness for 10 ½ years with her humor and wit, we know she is in heaven making everyone laugh.

She is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Mary Lou (Baker) McGuinness. Survived by her husband, Mike, of 47...

Nov 26, 2016

BARBERTON---Henry F. Muren, 80, passed away over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Henry was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked for his family businesses, Hilltop Floral and Muren Plastics, Inc. His passions were gardening and photography. Henry was preceded in death by his parents Henry and...

Nov 19, 2016

WOOSTER---Thomas E. Bidinger, 73, passed away on November 19, 2016 at Colonial Manor Health Care Center in Loudonville. Tom was born in Barberton and graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School.  He was a realtor for several years and was a self -employed farmer. Tom was a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau. He was a...

Nov 15, 2016

BARBERTON---Lorene R. Struckel, 84, passed away November 15, 2016 at the Sanctuary Health Care Magnolia of Wadsworth. She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in Barberton.  Lorene was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and K.S.K.J. Lodge #110. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo, flowers and helping her son run...

Nov 7, 2016

BARBERTON---Violet Mudri Sukie, 87, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2016. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Eugene J. Sukie, with whom she shared a magical union until his passing November 30, 2009. They were married 62 years, which Violet always proclaimed was not enough. She resided in Barberton most of...

Nov 4, 2016

Kimberly Jean Bell, 61, a

lifelong resident of Barberton,

passed away November 4,

2016, after a short illness.

Kim was a beloved daughter,

sister and aunt to her four

nieces. She graduated in

1973 from Barberton High

School and worked many...

Nov 3, 2016

Judith N. Duncan, 72, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 3, 2016.

Judith was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life where

She is survived by her loving husband Ronald E.; sons Dan Norman, Bryan (Ellen) Norman; daughters Audra (Bryan) Berisford and Shannon...

Oct 29, 2016

BARBERTON - James G. Wigh (94) was born January 24, 1922.  “Other Grandpa and PooPa” fell asleep on October 29, 2016 and joined his beloved wife of nearly 74 years, Frances (Epner) and Granddaughter Shelley McGraw. Jimmy was a WWII Army Veteran from the 10th Armored Division, 21st Tank Battalion.  He retired from Pittsburgh Valve...

Oct 25, 2016

Anna Lobotka Woodin

BARBERTON---Anna Lobotka Woodin, 92, passed quietly into her eternal rest October 25, 2016, joining her husband, Bob, her Mother, Father, Sisters & Brother.

Born and raised in Barberton, Ohio, Anna was a lifelong member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, and also a member at Sts. Peter & Paul Church...

Oct 25, 2016

Mary Lou McGuinness a.k.a. “Lucky Lou”, 86, went to be with the lord on Oct. 25, 2016. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband Edward, parents Irene and John Baker, brother Robert, sister Eileen Parker and sons-in-law Karl and Art. Mary Lou had a zest for life that soon won’t be forgotten by her family....

Oct 24, 2016

BARBERTON---John Joseph Hurst, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Barberton.  John was born on July 1, 1964 in Barberton where he lived his whole life.  He was employed by Tri-C Fundraising where he worked for the last several years.  John was an avid reader; history buff, enthusiastic sports fan and he loved spending time...

Oct 23, 2016

Our precious angel has fallen asleep

Mary M. McAlister, nee Kubala, 94, passed away October 23, 2016.

Preceded in death by husband Milton, sons Larry and Tom, grandson John Michael and special companion, Lucy.

Survived by daughters Elizabeth, Kathleen and Mary Lou (Richard), son John, and the love of her life,...