Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Mar 6, 2025

Constance “Connie” Wagner, 76, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2025. Connie had an incredible sense of humor and a huge heart; she cared deeply for those close to her and brought joy and laughter to everyone she met. Her warmth and kindness will be profoundly missed by her granddaughter, Carter Elizabeth Wagner, who...

Mar 6, 2025

Ronald F. Brigley Sr. 95, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2025.

Ron was born in New York City and moved to Barberton where he has been a resident since 1950. He was a proud Army Veteran and stationed in Korea for three years where he was a paratrooper and in the...

Mar 4, 2025

Martha Ann Macko (nee Zipay) passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, after a brief illness at the age of 77. She was born on May 4, 1947, in Sharon PA to the late Michael and Helen Zipay.

Martha was a 1965 graduate of Farrell Senior High School (Farrell, PA) and a 1970 graduate of...

Feb 25, 2025

Terry L. Wilhelm, 74, passed away on February 25, 2025. Terry was born in Cincinnati and was a resident of Barberton. He worked for Overnite Transportation where he retired after 30 years.

Preceded in death by his parents Lilbern L. and Garnette I. Wilhelm; and brother Biff Wilhelm. He is survived by his wife, Michele...

Feb 20, 2025

Pamela S. Kurilko (née Riffle), 71, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away on February 20, 2025. Born on July 31, 1953, to the late Paul R. and Marion A. Riffle, Pam was a vibrant woman who was dedicated to her career while still enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. She had a joy for life, her many hobbies, and...

Feb 20, 2025

Helen Faith Flickinger passed away in her home on February 20, 2025 at 102 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband William, beloved granddaughter Gretchen, parents Levi and Hazel Smith and siblings James Clifford Smith and Rebecca Jean Kane.

She is survived by her five children and spouses: Janice Kovack (David), Barbara...

Feb 19, 2025

Ronald Speck, known as an amazing, kind-hearted, selfless man, went home to the Lord on February 19th, 2025.  He was born on June 29th, 1949 in Cleveland to John and Loretta (Walter) Speck.  They moved to Brunswick, Ohio where he grew up and graduated from high school.  He attended Kent State University, majoring in Journalism.  He was...

Feb 16, 2025

Maribeth A. Scott (Mari), 60, of Barberton, born June 30, 1964, passed away February 16, 2025 after a courageous, lengthy illness.

Mari was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She absolutely adored her granddaughter Skylar and always spent as much time as she could with her.

She is survived by her sons, Sean, Dell,...

Feb 16, 2025

Norton – Frank Dustin Ligas, 63, passed away on February 16, 2025. Frank was born on May 12, 1961, in Barberton, Ohio, to his parents Peter and Margaret (Genet) Ligas.

Frank loved his family. The thing he enjoyed most in life was spending time with his wife Jeanie and their children and grandchildren. He was...

Feb 10, 2025

Robert J. Champlin,”Bob,” 87, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Wadsworth, Ohio. Born on January 16, 1938, in Oak Park, Illinois, he lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and career.

Robert was a graduate of John Muir High School in Pasadena, California, before continuing his studies at City College in...

Feb 9, 2025

Bernardene "Bonnie" Csaszar, 87, passed away February 9, 2025.

Bonnie volunteered at Prince of Peace in the soup kitchen, enjoyed Euchre group and bowling at the Slovene Center. She loved cooking as wall as spending time sitting in her gazebo with her husband of 39 years, Jim.

Bonnie was preceded in death by...

Feb 9, 2025

Norton. – Iris Patricia Reinhold (Foby) passed away Feb.9th, 2025 @ 7 p.m. in Norton, Ohio.

Born on April 2, 1945 to Frank & Helen Foby (Moreson) of Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry ‘Bud’ Reinhold, sister Mary Parker, & brother Frank Foby.

She is survived by brothers...

Feb 9, 2025

Christina Zambrzycki, 78, passed away on February 9, 2025. Christina was born in Germany and was a resident of Barberton. She worked for the United Sates Postal Service for over 30 years.

Preceded in death by her parents Zenon and Wanda Zambrzycki; sister Marlene (Ryszard) Lecznar; She is survived by her sister, Theresa (Victor) Aho...

Feb 8, 2025

Diane E. Maczko, (nee Yeager), 78, passed away February 8, 2025.

Diane was born in Wadsworth and was a resident of the Norton/Barberton area all her life. She graduated from Norton High School Class of 1964 and worked as an independent hairdresser and also at Anderson Graphics. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family...

Jan 30, 2025

Pauline Luellen (DeBerry) Brode

Born on May 30, 1933 at the family home in Akron OH to Chester and Carol (Cormany) DeBerry. After graduating Garfield High School in 1951, and after working odd jobs for several years, her first real job came with a security clearance and proudly took her to Dayton OH for a...

Jan 29, 2025

Mary Jo Miller, 90, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Mary Jo was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, but grew up in Uniontown, Ohio. She was an alumni of Uniontown High School. A proud graduate of the 1955 Class of Akron City Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for over twenty years. She was...

Jan 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sheila A. Axner, who departed this world on January 28, 2025, at age 71. She was born in Akron, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Norton working in the banking industry.  She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Sheila’s warmth, kindness, and...

Jan 23, 2025

Trisha L. Marstiller, 37, passed away January 23, 2025. She passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a hard four month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was born on September 20th 1987 in Providence, Rhode Island. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Michelle and Christopher Kincaid; Mother-in-law Carol Marstiller; Husband Jason Marstiller; Children Maddison,...

Jan 23, 2025

Alexander "Alex" Tomich, 99, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025.

He was a lifetime resident of Barberton and Norton and retired from Goodyear Aerospace. Alex was a lover of old movies and westerns.

Alex was preceded in death by his wife Agnes; his parents; and many siblings. He is survived by his...

Jan 20, 2025

Bernard G. Harris, 78, was born February 9, 1946 in Akron, Ohio.  He left us while sleeping on January 20, 2025.   Bernie was a carpet installer for 30 years and worked for P&B Carpet Service and other carpet stores in the Akron area. He also worked for Neimer’s Auto Body, and companies doing repos, cleanouts, and property...