Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Jan 19, 2025

Kenneth M. Schrader, 88, passed away January 19, 2025 at The Village of St. Edward in Green. Ken was born in Akron, OH and was a long-time resident of the City of Green. He served in the Army National Guard and spent his working career at Falls Tool and Die, where he retired as Vice President.

Jan 14, 2025

If you were fortunate enough to meet him, you didn’t forget him. All die, but not all live. Hayden lived! He fiercely packed so much into his life that this small space could not contain his Lion heart. Hayden proudly displayed his Native American heritage. He got a thrill out of Nascar, Iron City Beer, and football;...

Jan 11, 2025

William R. "Bill" Justice, 74, of Norton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on January 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on June 25, 1950, in Akron, Ohio, Bill was the son of Frank and Kathryn (nee English) Justice. He was the middle child of five siblings. Bill attended Norton Schools...

Jan 9, 2025

Joy L. Zelovic, 68, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2025. She was born in Barberton, Ohio, on November 2, 1956. She was a a graduate of Barberton High School in 1975 and was a current resident of Doylestown. Joy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. One of her favorite things to do was spend...

Jan 8, 2025

John D. Ross, 65, passed away January 8, 2025. He went peacefully in his home after a long 10-year battle of 3 different cancers. John was born in Barberton where he was a life resident.

Preceded in death by his parents Hardin and Madolyn Ross and his beloved dog Taco. He is survived by his...

Jan 7, 2025

Clyde Dennis Laudermilk, 75, passed away January 7, 2025 at Doylestown Health Care Center.

Denny was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 30 years. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing and archery. Denny always had a project going on.

Jan 7, 2025

Douglas E. Rader, age 68, born in Barberton on May 2, 1956 passed away on January 7, 2025, at Barberton Summa Hospital.

Doug Worked for Cavanaugh Construction and retired after 33-years of service. He was also a member of Local Union 894 of Akron.

Doug loved fishing and hunting, as well as the...

Jan 4, 2025

Edward "Eddie" T. Klancar, "Tiger", 63, passed away January 4, 2025. Eddie was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and a carpenter by trade. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being outdoors. Eddie was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone. Preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 27, 2024

Betty Jane Milinkovich, 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, Friday December 27, 2024. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on April 9, 1943 and has been a resident ever since. She graduated from Barberton High School, class of 1961 and was retired from Yoder Brothers and Gardner Pie Co. She...

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph (Joe) Leo Genet took his final honor flight to be with our Lord on December 26, 2024. Joe was born in Barberton, Ohio, on March 4, 1928, to the late Bertha (Dickerhoff) and Fred Genet. He was the seventh of eight children and the youngest boy. Joe loved to tell stories of his family...

Dec 25, 2024

Daniel (Dan) A. Cook passed away the morning of December 25, 2024 in New Franklin OH.  Dan was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose kindness, laughter and jokes always filled the room.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Cook (Avant); daughter Deena Ewers (Scott); grandchildren Griffin Ewers (Megdalyn), Alyssa Ewers &...

Dec 24, 2024

Drena K. Reichard, 79, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2024, after battling a short illness.  Born July 29, 1945 in Canton to the late Harold and Beulah (McKinney) Keener, she was a 1963 graduate of Lake High School, and a lifelong resident of the Hartville/Uniontown area.  Drena was the manager for...

Dec 19, 2024

J. W. (Wayne) Matuch

Wayne, our loving father, husband, brother and friend transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father on December 19, 2024. He was born to Joseph and Mary (Albright) Matuch on April 4, 1946 in Wadsworth, Ohio. He grew up in Norton and graduated from Norton High School, "Class of '64." Wayne continued...

Dec 17, 2024

James "Jim" Anthony Macko, 78, passed away on December 17, 2024. Jim was born July 3, 1946, to Joseph and Josephine Macko in Barberton, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary; sister-in-law, Helen; brothers-in-law, Dan Cianciola, Jim and Bob Moore; niece, Robin; father- and mother-in-law, Berlie and Clara Moore; and daughter,...

Dec 15, 2024

Regina "Jean" M. (Buchanan) Genet, 100, passed away December 15, 2024 at Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living. Jean was a lifetime resident of Barberton, Ohio.  She was a lifetime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, where she was active in the Holy Hour Program and St. Monica Altar Society.  Jean volunteered at Barberton Citizens Hospital for...

Dec 9, 2024

Agnes Sboray, (nee Hornacek), 96, went to heaven to join her beloved husband on December 9, 2024. She was born in Barberton OH, attended Barberton High School, worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. and was a lifetime member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church until it’s closing, where she was a lay minister...

Dec 5, 2024

Joyce Ann Baker, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2024.  She was the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Yarman) Bidinger where she was born and raised on the farm in Doylestown, Ohio.  She attended Sts. Peter & Paul Elementary School and graduated from Doylestown Chippewa High, class of 1956.  She was active...

Nov 26, 2024

Mary Lou (Bodner) Spoonster passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 26, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was 77.

She is survived by her son William, his wife Julie, and their children Nathan and Andrew; her daughter Stacy and her fiancé Damon Hackworth; as well as her Sister-In-Law, numerous nieces, nephews,...

Nov 25, 2024

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Bill "Bulldog" Richards crossed the start/finish line for the last time Monday, November 25th, 2024. He is survived by his loving sons Robert Richards (Julie), Billy Richards (Nicole), brother Marty Richards (Nancy), 9 grandchildren Taisha,Tyler,Alex,Alyssa,Kayden,Lexie, Brooklynn,Scott and Steven as well as great grandson Jasper Richards. Numerous family members,in-laws,nieces and nephews.

He...

Nov 19, 2024

Anne Louise Sweeney, age 76, passed away on November 19, 2024, in Barberton, Ohio. She was the second of three daughters of Darl and Loretta (Brune) Sweeney, who preceded her in death. Anne was born in Barberton on April 21, 1948. Education was a very important aspect of Anne’s life both as a student and...