Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...