Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...