William Ducar
Oct 12, 2015
BARBERTON--William Ducar, 87, passed away October 12, 2015 at The Orchards of Ridgewood after a long period of declining health. Bill was born in Akron on December 26, 1927, one of fourteen children and the son of the late Mary and Nicholas Ducar. He attended Wadsworth High School and went on to work on the Great Lakes...
Ann Elizabeth Difiore
Oct 12, 2015
BARBERTON/MANCHESTER---Ann Elizabeth Difiore, 96, passed away Oct. 12, 2015 in Barberton. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls and resided most of her life in the Manchester area. She was a proud homemaker, mother and wife. Ann was a proud graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church and the Red Hats...
Harold Joe Henke, Jr
Oct 12, 2015
WADSWORTH TWP.---Harold "Joe" Henke Jr., 65, passed away October 12, 2015 after a hard fought battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Leukemia. Joe was born in Barberton and had been a Barberton/Wadsworth resident all his life. He was a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1969. Joe retired from Metro Regional Transit as a bus driver and...
Vera May Drab
Oct 9, 2015
BARBERTON---Vera M. Drab, (nee Triplett), 98, passed away October 9, 2015 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Vera was born in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Artie and Ivy Triplett. She was Barberton resident most of her life where she retired from the Barberton City Schools. She was currently a member of Prince of Peace Catholic...
Marilyn Sue Mattes
Oct 2, 2015
BARBERTON---Marilyn S. Mattes (nee Smith), 59, passed away October 2, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Marilyn was born in Barberton where she has been an area resident all her life. She worked at Primo's Deli for over 20 years as a server and was a member of Barberton Church of...
John Norman West
Sep 24, 2015
CLEVELAND---John Norman West, 77, passed away Sept 24, 2015 at the Cleveland Clinic. John was born in Akron and had been a Cleveland resident most of his life where he worked for the State of Ohio after graduating from Kent State and receiving a Master's Degree from The University of Illinois. John led an active life in...
Seth B. Hanks
Sep 23, 2015
BARBERTON---Seth B. Hanks, 35, passed away September 23, 2015 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Seth was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and graduate of Barberton High School. Preceded in death by his mother Judy; grandparents Burnice and Kathy Hanks and Ned and Marge Carlisle; He is survived by his daughter McKenzie; father Ron; and...
Mario Boivin
Sep 23, 2015
Mario Boivin, of Boynton Beach age 57, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Mario was born in Quebec City, Canada on February 9, 1958 and relocated to Boynton Beach, Florida in the 1980's where he met the love of his life Charlene Larsen. Mario was preceded in death by his parents Marcel and Margo Boivin of...
Carolyn J. Husk
Sep 22, 2015
BARBERTON---Carolyn J. Husk, 60, passed away after a hard fought battle with glioblastoma. Carolyn was born in Grantsville, WV and had been a Barberton resident all her life. She was a member of the Victory Chapel. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Olive Husk; brother Orval and Joe; and sisters Ruby and Elma; She is...
Alice Hughes Gabriel
Sep 22, 2015
Alice Marie (DeVane) Hughes-Gabriel went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Alice was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend to many. Alice lived life to the fullest many of her 87 years. Most of all she enjoyed entertaining and spending time with her friends and family. Alice was an avid shopper,...
Arthur E. Singleton
Sep 19, 2015
BARBERTON---Arthur E. Singleton, 92, passed away September 19, 2015. Arthur was born in Heaters, West Virginia to Martin and Ruth Singleton. He retired from P.P.G. after 31 years of service. Preceded in death by parents and brother Vernon; He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Wanda; daughters Beverly (Dan) York of Florida; Connie (John)...
Richard J. Vidergar, Sr
Sep 16, 2015
BARBERTON---Richard J. Vidergar Sr., 68, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 16, 2015 after a hard fought battle with Leukemia. Rich was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and worked at the Akron Beacon Journal and Yoder Brothers. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He...
Helen C. Koteles
Sep 9, 2015
Helen C Koteles (nee Tkacik), 91, passed away September 9, 2015 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Helen was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. She was a member of the former SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and presently attended St. Augustine. Preceded in death...
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....
