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...
Karen L. Struckel
May 28, 2015
BARBERTON---Karen L. Struckel, 69, passed away May 28, 2015. Karen was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and was dedicated to helping people. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where she was active in the choir and baking nut rolls and...
Robert C Primm, Jr
May 28, 2015
BARBERTON--Robert C. Primm, Jr., dearly beloved by family and friends, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, May 28th, 2015. Bob, or "Bobby" to his family, retired at age 50 from Babcox & Wilcox (B&W) after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling, and accumulated a lifetime of precious memories....
James R. Weber
May 20, 2015
James R. Weber, 56, passed away suddenly on Wednesday May 20, 2015. James was born in Akron, Ohio to the late James R. and Shelba J. (Kelly) Weber. James was employed at S & A Industries and Imperial Electric. James is survived by children Jeremy and Brooke and the mother of his children Sherri Weber; and sisters...
Andrew V Hatala, Sr
May 19, 2015
Andrew V. Hatala, 88, of Norton, passed away on May 19 after a short courageous battle with cancer. Andy was born on August 5, 1926, in Barberton. A graduate of Garfield High, he served in the 101st Airborne Division, (the Screaming Eagles), during World War II. He fought in the Battle of Bastogne and upon returning from...
Rita M. Morber
May 19, 2015
Rita Madonna Morber (nee Herold) age76, passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Rita was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 10, 1938 to Mary and John Herold. Rita was the youngest of 7 children. A lifelong Barberton resident, she graduated from Barberton High School in 1956 and then St....
Patricia Kay Nemeth
May 16, 2015
BARBERTON---Patricia Kay (Burnley) Nemeth, 70, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 49 years, Ronald L. Nemeth; her sons Timothy (Jen Cillian) and Michael (Holly Russell); three grandchildren Kalee (Scott) Robinson and Taylor and Jacob Nemeth. She also leaves her sister, Cynthia (Dan) Chamberland; sister-in-law, Trish (Eric)...
Richard P. Borsos
May 8, 2015
BARBERTON---Richard P. Borsos. 80, passed away May 8, 2015 following a brief illness. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Mississippi (EAG-128). He worked as a union carpenter for over 40 years. He was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. An avid sports fan and golfer, he...
