Curt R. Rosio
Oct 13, 2024
Curt R. Rosio, 65, passed away October 13, 2024. Born in Barberton Ohio, Curt was a friend of the upmost degree and his leaving this earth will leave a hole in all his friends’ hearts. Curt was a larger-than-life guy and once you met him, in some way he will always be in your mind!...
Robert E. Preto
Oct 9, 2024
Robert E. Preto, 67, passed away October 9, 2024 after a 2 year battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Barberton and was an area resident all his life. He retired from Cardinal Rubber Co. after 22 years and was the owner/operator of Preto’s Breakfast and Burgers for 21 years. Bob loved driving and cruising...
Calvin R. Nickol
Oct 4, 2024
Calvin R. Nickol, 67, passed away October 4, 2024.
Calvin was born in Akron and had been an area resident all his life. He retired from the Barberton City Schools as a custodian and attended St. Andrew the Episcopal Church in Barberton. He was a member of the Hungarian Club, an avid sports fan and...
Linda Gae Reynolds
Oct 1, 2024
Linda Gae Reynolds, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Linda was a lifelong Cleveland Guardians fan, loved to crochet, and was a devoted member of FallsCreek Community Church in Munroe Falls. Linda was considered a mother to many. She formally fostered four children, adopted one, and was considered a great mom...
Charles E. Fulks
Sep 30, 2024
Charles Edward Fulks, born January 31, 1953, passed away surrounded by love and cherished memories. He is survived by the love of his life, Vicky Fulks, and their three children: Nicholas (Kerry), Aaron, and Bailey (Anthony). He is also survived by his son Jesse. His legacy lives on through his children and his seven grandchildren: Riley, Nolan,...
Betty J. (Garrett) Jamison
Sep 28, 2024
Betty Jane (Garrett) Jamison was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia on November 9, 1934 and was the last surviving sibling in a family of 18. She graduated from Collinwood High School in 1952 and married Lacy Jamison in 1953. The two were married for 63 years—until his passing in 2016. Lacy and Betty adopted two boys,...
Thomas Zeno Hamilton
Sep 22, 2024
Thomas Z. Hamilton, 31, passed away September 22, 2024.
Tom was born in Wadsworth and was a Barberton resident all his life.
Preceded in death by his father Thomas R.; He is survived by his loving mother Melodie (Harold Gift) Watts-Hamilton; sisters Muriel (Scott) Warner and Molly (Brandon) Strange; grandfather Zeno (Joy) Watts;...
Carol J. (Erzen) Steiner
Sep 12, 2024
Carol Joann Steiner, 75, of Norton, Ohio passed away on September 12 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
A lifelong learner and former math professor at Kent State University, Carol loved challenging both herself and others with incredibly hard puzzles from her beloved monthly Games magazine. Most would throw in the towel after...
William L. Krizay
Sep 12, 2024
William L. "Bill" Krizay, 97, passed away September 12, 2024, peacefully at home. He was born March 17, 1927 in Barberton, raised in Norton and resided in Doylestown the last 47 years. Growing up during the depression, his dad taught him to play the accordion using a plum box with the keys drawn on it, spending many...
Sherry L. (Webner) Stasko
Sep 10, 2024
Sherry L. Stasko, 72, passed away September 10, 2024 at Altercare of Wadsworth.
Per her wishes cremation will take place and Sherry will be interred at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with her husband Thomas.
Full obituary pending
Christine (Brichford) Hutchison
Sep 2, 2024
Christine Hutchison, (nee Brichford), 82, passed away with her family by her side on September 2, 2024. Christine was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Andrew Fenton at Akron General Medical Center. Christine loved being a grandma and great-grandma. Nothing brought her more joy...
John L. Wolfe
Aug 31, 2024
John L. Wolfe, age 84 passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Preceded in death by his late loving wife Marlene Wolfe. Parents Fred E. Wolfe and June Truman, step-father Ted Truman and sister Sally Wolfe. John is survived by his son Fred G. Wolfe and Daughter Laurie Carpenter (John Bennett), Daughter in-Law, Sally, Grandchildren Rakia Zimbron...
Joseph Bettes
Aug 30, 2024
Joseph Bettes, age 72, of Norton, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. Joe was born in Akron on October 14, 1951 to Katherine and Matthew Bettes.
Joe graduated from Manchester High School. He was a much respected hard-worker, with a long career as a machinist. Retiring in 2017 from ABC Plastics, Joe had...
Robert A. Weigand
Aug 26, 2024
“Duder”, 86, passed away peacefully August 26, 2024 at The Village of St. Edward at Wadsworth where he was a resident the past 3-1/2 years.
He was employed at Seiberling Tire until it closed and then moved onto the Babcock and Wilcox Construction Co. as a planner/scheduler until his retirement.
He enjoyed many...
Edward R. Kozarevic
Aug 24, 2024
Edward R. Kozarevic, 84, passed away August 24, 2024. Ed was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the Barberton and Doylestown area. He retired as the Director of the Akron Bureau of Worker's Comp. Ed enjoyed trips to the casinos, his horses, his 1965 Bonneville Convertible and his Can-Am Motorcycle. He also...
Monica M. (Moritz) Kindel
Aug 23, 2024
Monica M. Kindel, nee (Moritz), passed away August 23, 2024.
Monica was born in Barberton where she was a lifelong resident and retired from Albert Screen Print. She was a member of Prine of Peace Catholic Church, loved watching her son David play sports and all Barberton Sports. She was a avid Cleveland Indians and...
Diana Lee (Jones) Richardson
Aug 23, 2024
Diana L. Richardson of Barberton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024. She is survived by husband Garry R. Richardson of Barberton, stepson Garry D. Richardson of Oklahoma City, grandson Garry S. Richardson of Florida, sister Bobbie (Leroy) of Naples Florida, and brother Robert (Rebecka) of Dayton, Ohio. As per her wishes, cremation has...
Kenneth L. Schwenning
Aug 21, 2024
Kenneth L. Schwenning, of Norton, Ohio, passed away on 8/21/24 at the age of 79. Born in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Emma Schwenning. Ken was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, and he served his country with honor and bravery. After leaving the army with an honorable discharge, Ken worked in the polymer...
John T. Geig
Aug 16, 2024
John “Papa John” Geig, 61, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1963 in Akron, Ohio.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a successful businessman who owned Geig’s Homecare Appliance for over 40 years. John loved spending...
Robert R. Fisk
Aug 16, 2024
“Bob, Dad/Pop, Poppy, Uncle Bob/Bobby” passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 80. Bob dedicated his life to his family and providing for them. His family’s needs were a priority for him. He found immense joy in his five granddaughters and served as their personal chauffer for many years. Bob proudly served in...
