Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Jul 23, 2016

Wilma F. Miller, 98, passed away July 23, 2016 at Manor Care of Barberton.  She was born in Wadsworth and had been a Barberton resident all her life where she retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co after 26 years.  She also was a very proud US Navy Veteran retiring after 26 1/2 years having served during...

Jul 15, 2016

BARBERTON---George P. Mikan, 70, passed away July 15, 2016.

George was born in Barberton where he was a life resident.  George had been a part of the Akron music scene for over 40 years. He is an accomplished jazz musician, music educator, private keyboard (piano) and instrumental instructor and band director. He began his music...

Jul 14, 2016

Dr. Raymond J. Dutchman, age 85, of Norton, died peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Bethel, CT, surrounded by his children and listening to Nat King Cole. Raymond was born October 29, 1930 to Frank and Frances Dutchman in Forest City, PA. Later the family moved to Barberton where Raymond’s siblings, Lucille and Richard,...

Jul 12, 2016

BARBERTON---My precious husband, Blaine J. Whitaker, 78, went home to his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2016. Survivors include myself, Joan, his loving wife of 59 years, our sons James and Thomas of Barberton and our daughter and son-in-law Linda and Nicholas Smith of Florida. Jim loved his grandchildren dearly; Jennifer Smith, Melissa Sowa,...

Jul 10, 2016

NORTON---On Sunday morning July 10th Mary Szittai, 102, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.  Mary was born in Passaic, New Jersey to John and Emma Soltesz.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Markus, brother John, husband of 56 years Joseph, son Joseph, son in law John Engy and granddaughters Kathy...

Jul 6, 2016

Frances (Epner) Wigh

BARBERTON---Frances (Epner) Wigh, born April 2, 1922, “Other Grandma” fell asleep on July 6, 2016 at home and joined her granddaughter Shelley McGraw.

Fran was a wonderful home maker, a great friend and a fantastic wife and Mother.  She was an excellent cook and made the best Hungarian pastries and...

Jul 1, 2016

NEW FRANKLIN---On July 1, 2016 Reynaldo M. Soberano  (Rey)(Kuya Toy) age 73 passed away at the Cleveland Clinic.  The weak heart he had lived with for over 20 years finally gave out but never his spirit and love of all things important.  Rey was born on May 27, 1943 in Manila, Philippines to Marino and Lourdes Maxino...

Jun 19, 2016

SAYBROOK TWP.---Surrounded by her loving family, Lucille (Lu) Lamm passed peacefully at her home in Ashtabula on Sunday morning, June 19th 2016. She was born November 4, 1929 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Cosmos and Laura (DiDonato) Lamm. Lucille graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1948. She then went on to enjoy a 38 year career with...

Jun 17, 2016

BARBERTON---Agnes M. Hurley, 91, passed away June 17, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Barberton. Born in Wadsworth she had been an area resident all of her life. Agnes was active in many bridge clubs and loved to travel. She was an avid golfer and loved the Cavs games. After church on Sundays she loved to go to breakfast...

Jun 10, 2016

Cari Lynn Homan, 55, passed away June 10, 2016 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Born in Akron she had been an Akron/Barberton resident most of her life and lived a few years in Virginia Beach. Cari enjoyed camping and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Cari is survived by her husband Todd Homan; children Mikelynn...

Jun 9, 2016

BARBERTON---After 8 years Uncle Joe finally heard Aunt Della calling to him and entered the Pearly Gates on Thursday, June 9th, at the age of 92. They were soulmates who did everything together; boating, fishing, camping, gambling. Winters in Arizona and Brownville, Texas, wandering over to Tijuana, Mexico and even a road trip to Alaska.

Up until...

Jun 6, 2016

BARBERTON---Margie G. Janiga (nee Ellis), 91, passed away June 6, 2016.

Margie retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 22 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Clement (Clem); she leaves behind her nephew Larry (Bonnie) Ellis; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Per her wishes, cremation...

Jun 6, 2016

DOYLESTOWN---LEO F. HAUGH

Leo F. Haugh, 69, of Doylestown, originally of South Boston, MA, went to heaven June 6, 2016.

Leo was preceded in death by daughter Sheila.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years Cindy, daughter Ellen and many extended loving family and friends.

Calling hours will be...

Jun 3, 2016

BARBERTON---Barbara C. Kelly, 74, passed away June 3, 2016.

Barbara was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was a graduate of the St. Thomas School of Nursing and retired from Akron City Hospital after 20 plus years.  Barbara was also a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

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Jun 3, 2016

NORTON---Shawn M. Krunich, 38, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2016.

He lived and loved life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by his parents Joe and Shari Krunich; his sister Emilee (Jordan) Robinson; fiancé Amber Goff and the joys of his life, his children, Noah, Talin, and Ellie; his grandmothers; niece Shelby;...

May 24, 2016

NORTON---Amy L Wise (Hughes), 59, of Norton Ohio, went home to be with the lord on May 24th surrounded by loved ones.

Amy was born in Akron, OH on March 3, 1957. She graduated from Barberton High School and spent her entire life in Norton, OH.

Amy worked as a Certified...

May 23, 2016

Margaretta “Rita” Hurst, 85, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.

Mom was born on March 6,1931 in Staten Island, New York to John & Agnes Collins and resided in Barberton for the past 65 years.  Mom was very proud of her Irish heritage, her Catholic upbringing and...

May 22, 2016

Sharon M. Breen (Stefan)

Sharon passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 22, 2016 at the age of 44. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 10, 1971 and was a long time resident of Jackson Township. She graduated from Northwest High School in Canal Fulton in 1989. In 2005, she attended Akron Institute of...

May 21, 2016

BARBERTON---Paulette A. Baliga, 66, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 after a short battle with cancer.

Paulette was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She loved to go shopping on the weekends, spend time at the casino with her...

May 17, 2016

BARBERTON---Catherine J. Mullett, (nee Belkey), 84, passed away May 17, 2016 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Catherine was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and  worked at F.W. Woolworth Co. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society...