Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio
The obituaries in the Summit County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Barberton, Ohio's history and identity.
Anna C. (Glavitsch) Schrader
Oct 20, 2016
NORTON---Anna C. Schrader, 87, passed away October 20, 2016 at her residence.
Anna was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and had been an area resident all her life. She was a graduate of Barberton High School where she enjoyed being a Majorette. She retired as the secretary to the President from Great Northern Savings and...
Elsie M. (Pukas) Kirkendall
Oct 18, 2016
STOW/BARBERTON---Elsie M. Kirkendall, 90, passed away October 18, 2016.
Elsie was born in Pittsburgh and had been an area resident most of her life. She retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co after 30 years of service. After retirement her and her husband George A. moved to Florida and enjoyed traveling and going...
Eleanor Marie (Theriault) Beck
Oct 1, 2016
Eleanor was born in Gran Anse, New Brunswick, Canada and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was about 12 years old. She was one of six girls in the Theriault family and grew up in Barberton, Ohio. She and her family all became proud naturalized American citizens. She attended Barberton High...
Virginia C. (Landis) Niehaus
Sep 25, 2016
Virginia C. Niehaus, 85, passed away September 25, 2016 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman.
Virginia was born in Maywood, IL and lived most of her life in Wayne County. She was a graduate of Creston High School and member of Milton Presbyterian Church in Rittman.
Proceeded in death by her husbands...
Jason L. Fox
Sep 19, 2016
Jason L. Fox, 41, passed away September 19, 2016.
Jason was born in Barberton and has been an area resident all his life.
Survivors include his son Cameron; parents Ken and Randi (Terwilliger); brother Aaron (Nicole); nephew Ethan and niece Sophie.
Calling Hours will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016...
Cecilia M. Smiseck
Sep 15, 2016
Cecilia M. Smiseck
WADSWORTH---Cecilia M. Smiseck, 95, passed away September 15, 2016.
Cecelia was born in Barberton and had been a Wadsworth resident most of her life where she was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. She truly enjoyed life and greatly loved her children. We are comforted to know...
Edward Frank Ocepek
Sep 15, 2016
BARBERTON---Edward Frank Ocepek passed away on September 15, 2016 at the age of 92. He was born in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Ed retired from Midwest Rubber Company after 33 years of service. Ed avid Barberton sports fan and a member of the Slovenian Pension Club. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret, of...
Kyle Andrew Richmond
Sep 14, 2016
NORTON---Kyle A. Richmond, 16, went home to be with the angels on September 14, 2016. Kyle was born in Barberton and was a sophomore at Norton High School. He loved football, spending time in the summer in West Virginia doing gardening, hunting, four-wheeling and cooking. Kyle also loved riding his Ripstick. Preceded in death by...

Norma Lee Marsh
Sep 13, 2016
BARBERTON---Norma Lee Marsh died September 13, 2016 at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Rittman, Ohio.
Norma was born on March 22, 1932 in Barberton to the late Arthur and Carmelita (Houk) Poe and graduated from Barberton High School. After graduation, she served in the U.S. Army as a cryptologist. After her time in the...
Leroy R. Morlan
Sep 13, 2016
Leroy R. Morlan
BARBERTON---Leroy R. Morlan, 75, passed away September 13, 2016 after a fight with Lung Cancer.
He served his country as a member of the US Navy. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Helen; brothers Kevin, Paul and John; and son Anthony. He is survived by his...
Anthony F. Pollak
Aug 28, 2016
BARBERTON---Anthony F. Pollak, 94, passed away August 28, 2016 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Tony was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Mechanical Mold and Machine Co in Akron after 41 years. Tony was an active member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and their Holy Name Society. He...
Margaret J. Genet
Aug 21, 2016
Margaret J. Genet (Ligas)
WADSWORTH---Margaret J. Genet, 85, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2016 at Pine Valley Care Center.
Margaret was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life where she was an LPN for over 15 years. She was a fantastic seamstress and enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables,...
Lacy L. Jamison Jr.
Aug 21, 2016
Lacy L. Jamison, Jr., 89, passed away August 21, 2016. He was born in Cunard, West Virginia on May 17, 1927. He is preceded in death by parents Rose and Lacy Sr., brother Harold, sister Margie, and infant son Stephen. Lacy is survived by his wife of 63 years Betty, sons Mark and Brian, son-in-law...
Tammy L. Walker-Welsh
Aug 14, 2016
BARBERTON----Tammy Lynn Walker-Welsh
Tammy Lynn Walker-Welsh 47 passed away suddenly on August 14, 2016.
Tammy was an outgoing, caring and wonderful mother her son was her world. She enjoyed going to church, spending time with her close family and friends and will be deeply missed by many.
Tammy was preceded in...
Karen E. (Hagen) Gondor
Aug 3, 2016
BARBERTON---Karen E. Gondor (nee Hagen), 63, passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer on August 3, 2016. Karen was born in Kitchener, Ontario Canada and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. She was a Graduate of the Class of 1971 from Barberton High School and a member of St. Augustine...
Edward J. Balash
Jul 30, 2016
NORTON - Edward J. Balash, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Edward was born in Barberton on November 18, 1933 to John and Elizabeth (Freno) Balash. He attended St. Augustine Catholic Church where he was involved in the holy hour and funeral luncheon programs. He was also a member of the Telephone...
Steven L. Kyer
Jul 28, 2016
Steven L. Kyer, age 71, died Thursday, July 28, 2016. Steve was born in Logansport, Indiana but lived most of his life in Norton and Barberton, Ohio. He attended both Norton and Barberton High Schools and graduated from Barberton High School in 1962. His first job was at Jimbo’s in Norton where he was introduced to the...
Mary E. (Kovacic) Boughman
Jul 27, 2016
DOYLESTOWN---Mary E. Boughman (nee Kovacic). 89, passed away July 27, 2016. Mary was born in Forest City, PA and had been a Barberton and Doylestown resident all her life. She retired from Babcock and Wilcox Co. and was a member of the Doylestown American Legion Post #407. Preceded in death by her husband Duane A;...
Myrle I. (Spoonster) Ocepek
Jul 27, 2016
BARBERTON---Myrle I. Ocepek, 86, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2016 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Myrle was born in Westover, PA and had been a Barberton resident all her life. She retired from Alsides Inc. and loved scrapbooking. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph, “Stadium Joe”; she is survived by her son Frank of...
Gage S.W. Cline
Jul 27, 2016
Gage S.W. Cline, 23 passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2016. He is survived by his parents Tina Nestor (Joe), Eric Cline (Jennifer), Step Father Steve Nestor, girlfriend Ashley Powers and siblings Savannah, Joshua, Ty, Erikah and Kaytlyn. Grandparents Ted & Della Allen, Jim & Joyce Sofranko, George & Crystal Nestor, Sterling & Dian Cline, along...
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