Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

The obituaries in the Summit County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Barberton, Ohio's history and identity.

Krista A. Krichbaum

Krista A. Krichbaum

May 3, 2015

WADSWORTH/NORTON---Krista A. Krichbaum, 35, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Krista was born in Barberton and was a graduate of the Norton High School Class of 1998 and also a graduate of the University of Akron. She had an infectious smile that everybody loved. Preceded in death by her grandmother...

Joseph Lee Boice

Joseph Lee Boice

Apr 30, 2015

BARBERTON---Joseph Lee Boice, 42, passed away April 30, 2015. Lee was born in Barbeton where he was a life resident and worked at Ingram Barge Co. Preceded in death by his parents Jewel and Violet; sister Linda; and brother David; Survivors include his sisters Terrie (Richard) Brent and Shaun (Jim) Jessen; and nieces, nephews and other family...

Margaret M. Morgan

Margaret M. Morgan

Apr 28, 2015

A Teacher "Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change"

Mrs. Morgan's goal was to meet the educational challenges of all students; especially, during her many years at the Old Trail School. And, she encouraged positive change for her family members, and many dear friends.argaret will be fondly remembered as a...

Stanley Moroski, Jr

Stanley Moroski, Jr

Apr 28, 2015

COPLEY---Stanley Moroski Jr., 76, passed away April 28, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Stanly was born in Glendale, W. VA and had been a Copley resident most of his life where he worked at Highlander Golf and Tennis Club. He was also a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran. Preceded in death by his wife in January 2015, Sandra;...

Paul H. Wilsterman , Jr

Paul H. Wilsterman , Jr

Apr 19, 2015

BARBERTON---Paul H. Wilsterman Jr., 60, passed away April 19, 2015.

Paul was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and worked at Practical Machine Co. for 18 yrs. He was a member of Valley Community Church in Doylestown. Music was Paul's life.

Preceded in death by his father Paul Sr.; Survivors...

Leslie K. Zelei, Jr

Leslie K. Zelei, Jr

Apr 8, 2015

NORTON---Leslie Kornell Zelei Jr., 56, passed away April 8, 2015 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Leslie was born in Barberton and resided in Norton where he was a life resident. He was an avid outdoorsman in which he loved hunting, fishing and trapping. Preceded in death by his father Leslie Sr.; brother Michael; sister Dana Beddow; and nephew...

Helen C. Flaker

Helen C. Flaker

Apr 8, 2015

BARBERTON---Helen C. Flaker, 92, passed away April 8, 2015 at Manor Care of Barberton.

Helen was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and was the co-owner of Flaker Photo Studios. She also retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital Housekeeping Dept. after 16 A½ years. She was a former member of St. Augustine and...

Robert S. Myers

Robert S. Myers

Apr 5, 2015

NORTON---Robert S. Myers, 49, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015. Rob was born in Barberton and was an area resident all his life. He graduated in 1984 from Barberton High School and went on to graduate from the University of Akron. He was the owner of Invisible Fence of Canton and a member of Hope Lutheran Church...

Mary L. Gleghorn

Mary L. Gleghorn

Apr 3, 2015

CLINTON- Mary Louise Gleghorn, 82, passed away April 3, 2015 at The Inn at University Village. Mary Louise was born in Clinton, Ohio, where she resided most of her life. She was a member of both St. Georges Parish of Clinton and St. Phillips and James of Canal Fulton. Mary Louise was a graduate of Clinton High...

Granville Douglas Fagan

Granville Douglas Fagan

Apr 1, 2015

NORTON---Granville Douglas Fagan, 79, passed away April 1, 2015. Granville was born in Vaughan, WV and been a Norton resident most of his life. He attended Cornerstone Methodist Church and worked for Automatic Vendors and the Coca-Cola Co. He was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp.

Preceded in death by four sisters;...

Kathleen M. Boyle

Kathleen M. Boyle

Mar 28, 2015

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Clair W. Ashley

Clair W. Ashley

Mar 23, 2015

BARBERTON---Clair W. Ashley, 79, passed quietly from this life on March 23, 2015.

Born in Spencer, WV, the fourth of five children to Lloyd Dale and Mazel (Goff)

Ashley, Clair lived most of his life in Barberton, Ohio.

Clair served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War as...

Wanda M. Bell

Wanda M. Bell

Mar 20, 2015

BARBERTON---Wanda M. Bell (nee Snyder), 85, passed away peacefully at Arden Courts of Bath. Wanda was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital as an RN after 30 years of service. Wanda was also an accomplished cross stitcher. Preceded in death by her husband George; parents Robert and Ada;...

Thomas R. Reynolds, Sr

Thomas R. Reynolds, Sr

Mar 16, 2015

BARBERTON---Thomas R. Reynolds, Sr., 63 passed away March 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, he moved to Barberton at the age of 18. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by loving wife, Cheryl L. Reynolds (Lauer), two sons, Tommy (Deanne) and Kyle (April), grandchildren Brooke,...

Veronica Neal

Veronica Neal

Mar 12, 2015

BARBERTON - Veronica Neal, age 65, took leave of this earth on March 12, 2015 and joined her recently departed mother, Frances.

Before residing at Chambrel of Montrose for the last few years, Veronica was a long-time resident of Barberton. She attended Barberton Schools and Graduated from Barberton High School. She was an Army veteran...

Deborah C. Gerber

Deborah C. Gerber

Mar 4, 2015

Deborah C. Gerber, 57, passed away March 4, 2015. She was born in Cleveland and had been an area resident all her life. She was a beloved mother and sister. Preceded in death by her parents Jack and Mildred Callahan; Survivors include her husband Terry P.; daughter Tiffany Cetinich; son Timothy Gerber; granddaughter Sophia Harter; and sisters...

Ernest L. Carr

Ernest L. Carr

Mar 3, 2015

BARBERTON - Ernest L. Carr, 71, passed away March 3, 2015 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Gassaway, West Virginia he had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from the Summit County Engineers Office after 33 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Freda; sister Nellie Jarvis; and...

Thomas M Pallija

Thomas M Pallija

Mar 2, 2015

BARBERTON---Thomas M. Pallija, 74, passed away March 2, 2015 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Tom was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. He was a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church and currently a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. His hobbies included breeding tropical fish, listening to music, playing the guitar...

Mary Mae Ratosky

Mary Mae Ratosky

Mar 1, 2015

BARBERTON---Mary "Mae" Ratosky, 92, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2015 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Mary was born in Wilmore, PA and had been a Barberton resident all her life where she was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Mike; daughter Helen Macko; and four brothers and two sisters;...

M Catherine Wenner

M Catherine Wenner

Feb 24, 2015

BARBERTON---Mary "Catherine" Wenner died peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the VNS Hospice Center in Copley after a month long illness. She was 94. Catherine was born February 9, 1921 in Wayne County, West Virginia to Boyd and Louella (Webb) Artrip. She moved to Rittman, Ohio in 1925, graduating Rittman High School in 1939. She was preceded...

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