Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Jan 4, 2025

Edward "Eddie" T. Klancar, "Tiger", 63, passed away January 4, 2025. Eddie was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and a carpenter by trade. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being outdoors. Eddie was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone. Preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 27, 2024

Betty Jane Milinkovich, 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, Friday December 27, 2024. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on April 9, 1943 and has been a resident ever since. She graduated from Barberton High School, class of 1961 and was retired from Yoder Brothers and Gardner Pie Co. She...

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph (Joe) Leo Genet took his final honor flight to be with our Lord on December 26, 2024. Joe was born in Barberton, Ohio, on March 4, 1928, to the late Bertha (Dickerhoff) and Fred Genet. He was the seventh of eight children and the youngest boy. Joe loved to tell stories of his family...

Dec 25, 2024

Daniel (Dan) A. Cook passed away the morning of December 25, 2024 in New Franklin OH.  Dan was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose kindness, laughter and jokes always filled the room.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Cook (Avant); daughter Deena Ewers (Scott); grandchildren Griffin Ewers (Megdalyn), Alyssa Ewers &...

Dec 24, 2024

Drena K. Reichard, 79, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2024, after battling a short illness.  Born July 29, 1945 in Canton to the late Harold and Beulah (McKinney) Keener, she was a 1963 graduate of Lake High School, and a lifelong resident of the Hartville/Uniontown area.  Drena was the manager for...

Dec 19, 2024

J. W. (Wayne) Matuch

Wayne, our loving father, husband, brother and friend transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father on December 19, 2024. He was born to Joseph and Mary (Albright) Matuch on April 4, 1946 in Wadsworth, Ohio. He grew up in Norton and graduated from Norton High School, "Class of '64." Wayne continued...

Dec 17, 2024

James "Jim" Anthony Macko, 78, passed away on December 17, 2024. Jim was born July 3, 1946, to Joseph and Josephine Macko in Barberton, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary; sister-in-law, Helen; brothers-in-law, Dan Cianciola, Jim and Bob Moore; niece, Robin; father- and mother-in-law, Berlie and Clara Moore; and daughter,...

Dec 15, 2024

Regina "Jean" M. (Buchanan) Genet, 100, passed away December 15, 2024 at Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living. Jean was a lifetime resident of Barberton, Ohio.  She was a lifetime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, where she was active in the Holy Hour Program and St. Monica Altar Society.  Jean volunteered at Barberton Citizens Hospital for...

Dec 9, 2024

Agnes Sboray, (nee Hornacek), 96, went to heaven to join her beloved husband on December 9, 2024. She was born in Barberton OH, attended Barberton High School, worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. and was a lifetime member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church until it’s closing, where she was a lay minister...

Dec 5, 2024

Joyce Ann Baker, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2024.  She was the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Yarman) Bidinger where she was born and raised on the farm in Doylestown, Ohio.  She attended Sts. Peter & Paul Elementary School and graduated from Doylestown Chippewa High, class of 1956.  She was active...

Nov 26, 2024

Mary Lou (Bodner) Spoonster passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 26, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was 77.

She is survived by her son William, his wife Julie, and their children Nathan and Andrew; her daughter Stacy and her fiancé Damon Hackworth; as well as her Sister-In-Law, numerous nieces, nephews,...

Nov 25, 2024

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Bill "Bulldog" Richards crossed the start/finish line for the last time Monday, November 25th, 2024. He is survived by his loving sons Robert Richards (Julie), Billy Richards (Nicole), brother Marty Richards (Nancy), 9 grandchildren Taisha,Tyler,Alex,Alyssa,Kayden,Lexie, Brooklynn,Scott and Steven as well as great grandson Jasper Richards. Numerous family members,in-laws,nieces and nephews.

He...

Nov 19, 2024

Anne Louise Sweeney, age 76, passed away on November 19, 2024, in Barberton, Ohio. She was the second of three daughters of Darl and Loretta (Brune) Sweeney, who preceded her in death. Anne was born in Barberton on April 21, 1948. Education was a very important aspect of Anne’s life both as a student and...

Nov 18, 2024

Michael M. Traylinek passed away November 18, 2024 at his home. He was born in January 7, 1947 in Bellaire, Ohio.  Michael was born to the late Michael and Sarah Traylinek. Michael was a United States Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his spouse Barbara O'Grizek Traylinek; his brothers Joseph (Sharon) Traylinek and Robert...

Nov 17, 2024

Charles Donald “Don” Noble, age 91, went home to his Lord in Akron, Ohio on November 17, 2024.  Don was born on December 19, 1932 in Fort Gay, West Virginia to Beecher and Tennie (Holland) Noble.  He was preceded in death by both parents, brothers James (Jim) Noble, Clifford Noble and Clinton Noble, sister Dorothy Mae Hopton,...

Nov 16, 2024

Mary Jane Gardner, (nee Stock), 83, passed away November 16, 2024 peacefully at her home. Mary Jane was a warm, beautiful, caring and loving person to all who knew her.  Graciously generous and caring to family, friends and strangers alike.  A deep love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was certainly something that she...

Nov 15, 2024

Barbara “Joyce” Coburn, age 73 of Barberton, Ohio, died on November 15, 2024 after a fight with cancer.

She was born May 22, 1951 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the daughter of the late M. Del Wilson, Gertrude (Matthews) and Armand Fatica. Joyce was an active politician, serving on Barberton’s City Council...

Nov 15, 2024

Michael L. Brindo Jr., 86, died peacefully at home on November 15, 2024 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born February 25, 1938, he is survived by wife Janet (Adair)of 66 years and children, Jeff Brindo, Debbie (Joe) Sparks, Sue (Phill) Ciccolini, Michael (Caroline) Brindo III. Grandchildren Anthony (Jess) Ciccolini, Jamie (Tim) Diss, Rachel...

Nov 11, 2024

Shirley J. Dobbins, (nee Lantz), 78, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at Pleasant View Health Care Center where she had been a resident since March. Shirley was born on June 7, 1946, in Lodi, Ohio and was often referred to as “Sunshine.” She was a homemaker, raising her two children in Canal Fulton,...

Nov 9, 2024

Wayne D. Morgan passed away peacefully on November 9,2024 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parent, Lois (Brown) & Leslie Morgan, wife Mary June (Arrington) Morgan, brother & sister-in-law’s William (Ruth) Morgan, John (Ruth) Morgan, Norma Morgan, sister & brother-in-law Grace (Ron) Minor, second wife Bonnie (Dunn) Morgan, and son-in-law Steven...