Donald W. Olney
Sep 5, 2015
Donald W. Olney Jr. "Don", 56, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born in Akron, Don spent most of his life residing in Wadsworth and most recently living in Wooster. Don graduated from Wadsworth High School Class of '77, was an Assistant Golf Pro at Rawiga Country Club for six years, and for the past 25 years...
Marie I. Farrell
Sep 1, 2015
Marie I. (Tootie) Farrell, a dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away shortly after midnight on Tuesday, September 1st surrounded by her family. She was 92 years old and was in rapidly declining health. She rested, and died peacefully in her sleep, never having to suffer another day. Though we mourn her loss, we...
Katherine D. Meier
Aug 23, 2015
BARBERTON---Katherine Dippel. Meier (Zbory), 95, passed away August 23, 2015 at Summa Barberton Hospital. She was born September 24, 1919 in Akron. Katherine was preceded in death by her first husband Joseph Zbory and second husband Henry Meier; son Joey Zbory; brothers Henry and Martin Dippel; and nephew Phil Dippel. She is survived by son; Ronald (Joanne)...
Mary E. Seal
Aug 20, 2015
PORTAGE LAKES---Mary E. Seal, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2015. Per Mary's wishes, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place with burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Frederick M. Gerbeck
Aug 9, 2015
BARBERTON---Frederick M. Gerbeck, 69, passed away August 9, 2015. Fred was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and a US Air Force Veteran having served during Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Jennie; and sister Angela. Per his wishes...
Nick Cornacchione
Jul 26, 2015
BARBERTON---Nicola Cornacchione 89, passed away July 26, 2015 at Arbors at Fairlawn. Born December 24, 1925 in Fossalto, Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1956. He was a resident of the Barberton - Fairlawn area for 60 years. He worked for General Tire & Rubber Company for over 20 years and ran his own cement...
Jerold Vansickle
Jul 24, 2015
Jerold Van Sickle, 50, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2015. Jerold was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all his life where he worked at Land O' Lakes. He was an avid hiker, runner, enjoyed cooking and loved his dogs. Preceded in death by his grandfather Nick Oreskovich; grandparents Edith and Jerold B....
Ann Dutchman
Jul 17, 2015
NORTON--Ann (Hofius) Dutchman, age 83, died on Friday, July 17th, 2015. Ann was born February 26, 1932 to James and Marie Mastellar Hofius, in Warren. Ann lived with her beloved brother, Bob, and her parents next to her uncle's dairy in Mineral Ridge. She played the piano beautifully. She studied at Miami University, and earned her R.N....
Jean A. Carson
Jul 16, 2015
BARBERTON---Jean A. Carson (nee Wiegert), 85, passed away July 16, 2015. Jean was born in Antigo, Wisconsin and had been a Barberton resident for the past 54 years. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Norton where she taught Sunday school and was active in the Altar Guild and Ladies Aid Society....
Elizabeth P. Krizan
Jul 15, 2015
NORTON---Elizabeth P. Krizan, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2015 at her residence. Elizabeth was born in Catasauqua, PA and had been a life resident of the Barberton and Norton area. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was a lifelong Choir member and was a founding member of the Adult Choir. Survivors...
Richard J. Kurian
Jul 14, 2015
NORTON---Richard J. Kurian, 85, passed away July 14, 2015. Richard was born in Cleveland and was an area resident all his life where he retired from Cleveland Press and the Plain Dealer. He was also a proud Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Preceded in death by his wife Viola in February 2015; Survivors include...
Wanda J. Hammel
Jul 6, 2015
DOYLESTOWN---Wanda J. Breitenstine Hammel 87, passed away July 6, 2015. God was calling her home to Heaven for she fulfilled His purpose here on earth and she accepted. Wanda lived a long, full life surrounded by family and friends until it was time for her to say good-bye. Wanda was preceded in death by her first husband...
Paul E. Swaino, Jr
Jul 4, 2015
BARBERTON---Paul E. Swaino Jr., 78, passed away July 4, 2015. Paul was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and graduated from Barberton High School in 1955. He served in the National Guard for 11 years. Paul worked at Babcock and Wilcox Co. for 31 years and also cut meat and made sausage at Al's...
Tracy L. Wilson
Jun 25, 2015
NORTON---Tracy L. Wilson ( nee Bilinovich), 42, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2015. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 23, 1973. She graduated from Norton High School. She loved all animals and was especially interested in horses. Tracy rode competitively throughout her life. She loved being around family and the outdoors. She resided in...
Edward J. Arvay, Sr
Jun 23, 2015
NORTON--Edward J. Arvay, age 85, cherished father, passed away unexpectedly on June 23rd, 2015. Born in Barberton, Ohio, Ed was a lifelong member of the area. He was a graduate of Barberton High School and member of the Magics' 1947 State Football Championship team. After high school, Ed joined the United States Air Force and...
Goldie G. Pramik
Jun 17, 2015
UNIONTOWN - Goldie G. Pramik, (Tamasovich), 89, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Born in Barberton Ohio, she had been a Norton resident for 31 years and lived the last 37 years in Uniontown and Florida. She was preceded in death by husband Andrew and son Alan. Survivors include sons Drew, John (Kristy) & David. Grandchildren David,...
Wilma Marie Lacook
Jun 17, 2015
BARBERTON---Wilma M. LaCook (nee Hodgkinson), 77, passed away June 17, 2015. Wilma was born in Washington, PA to the late Henry and Henrietta (nee Yerman) Hodgkinson and was a life resident of Barberton. Wilma loved dancing, Elvis Presley and was always at Hodges either working or for the Browns games and Nascar races, she went to Jamboree...
Ronald Eugene Troha
Jun 14, 2015
BARBERTON---Ronald E. Troha, 80, passed away June 14, 2015 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Ronald was born in Barberton to the late Anthony and Anne (nee Paige) Troha. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Troha, Stepson Raymond Diabo and brother Anthony Troha. Ronald is survived by his wife Dorothy, son Terry (Janis) Troha, daughter Linda...
Thelma L. Schellenberger
Jun 10, 2015
BARBERTON---Thelma L. Schellenberger (nee Denning), 86, passed away June 10, 2015. Thelma was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Hazel Denning; husband Glenn; daughter Gloria Antal; son-in-law Robert Chapman Jr.; brothers Ron and Cliff Denning; and best friend Norma Jean Stanley....
Louis Joseph Nahas
Jun 3, 2015
Louis Joseph Nahas (Joe), 51, of Green passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday June 3rd, 2015. He was born on January 21st, 1964 in Hot Springs, Arkansas where he lived until his family moved to the Akron area in 1978. Joe graduated from Firestone High School in 1982, later attending Kent State University...
