Jack M. Gujin
Nov 14, 2014
BARBERTON---Jack M. Gujin, 84, passed away November 14, 2014 at Magnolia Village in Wadsworth. Jack was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co., the Barberton Recycling Center and Anderson Graphics. He attended the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barberton and was an avid golfer. Jack was...
Rita E. Buchanan
Nov 11, 2014
BARBERTON--Rita E. Buchanan, 90, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2014 at The Inn at Coal Ridge in Wadsworth. Rita was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1942. She was a Barberton resident most of her life and a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was...
Rose M. Lovas
Nov 10, 2014
NORTON---Rose Lovas was called home to be reunited with her loving husband on November 10, 2014. Rose was born March 15, 1911 to John and Mary (Kavalecz) Johanyak and was a lifetime resident of Barberton and Norton. She and her twin sister, Barbara, were accomplished piano players and performed for social events as children. She graduated from...
Iona Bernice Johnson
Nov 7, 2014
BURBANK---Iona Bernice Johnson closed her eyes for the final time on November 7, 2014 at Wooster Community Hospital. She will be missed by 4 Children; Mr. & Mrs. Leo and Helen Cantrill, Jr., Karen S. Lorey, James R. Hayhurst, Frank R. Hayhurst and mate Eva Rollins. Also by 2 sisters, 10 grandchildren, 3 Special Grandchildren, 15 great...
John T. Genet
Nov 3, 2014
BARBERTON---John T. Genet, 93, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2014 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. John was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. He retired from P.P.G. Industries after 40 years of service. John was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he was active in the Holy Hour Program, Holy...
Venetta Jane Cook
Oct 31, 2014
NORTON---Born on Halloween, October 31, Venetta Jane ,67, lost her extremely hard and lengthy fight with cancer. She was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in which she beat in 1988 and had been in remission for the past 24 years. Venetta will be remembered for her sense of humor and love of the Grateful Dead and...
Toni A. Withem
Oct 27, 2014
Toni A. Withem, 57, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2014. Toni was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. Her life was dedicated to her family; being a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She worked as the Guidance Secretary, where her laughter and smile were a constant in the BMS Guidance office...
Dennis D. Harris
Oct 26, 2014
Dennis D. Harris, 70, passed away October 26, 2014 at Wyant Woods Care Center after a long battle with dementia. Dennis was born in Akron where he was a life resident. He retired from Courtesy Chevrolet and was a Veteran of the National Guard. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Virginia; and brother Ray; Survivors...
Marie O. Collins
Oct 25, 2014
Marie Collins, 92, passed away on October 25, 2014 and Heaven gained a beautiful angel. She was a kind and caring person loved by all that met her. Born in Barberton, Marie proudly served in the United States Coast Guard during WW II. A lifetime Barberton resident Marie raised her family, worked at O'Neils, Deuber Insurance and...
Richard J. Skerl
Oct 25, 2014
BARBERTON---Richard J. Skerl Sr., "Dick", 83, passed away October 25, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Dick was born in Barberton to Anthony and Antoinette (Gerbec) Skerl. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1949 and the Industrial Trades Institute in 1956. He worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co from 1955-1965. He retired from B.F. Goodrich-Michelin in...
Bernard E. Pramik, Sr
Oct 23, 2014
NORTON---Bernard E. Pramik, 84, passed away peacefully in his home October 23, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Berney is preceded in death by his grandson, Gregory Jr. He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Helen; his children and their spouses: Berney & Kathy Pramik, Greg & Kathy Pramik, Nancy & John Wagner, Val &...
Christine J. Zalar
Oct 22, 2014
BARBERTON---Christine J. Zalar, 100, passed away October 22, 2014. Christine was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She retired from Louisiana Pacific Company and was a lifetime member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church (formerly Sacred Heart) where she was active in the choir and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a...
Margaret M. Evans
Oct 21, 2014
BARBERTON---Margaret M. Evans, 87, passed away October 21, 2014 at the Doylestown Health Care Center Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Marge was a life resident of Barberton. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Norton. Marge enjoyed golf, bowling, planting and taking care of her flower beds. She especially loved spending time with...
Robert J. Luxeder
Oct 21, 2014
BARBERTON---Robert J. Luxeder, 77, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on October 21, 2014. Bob was born in Akron and had been a Barberton resident most of his life. He retired from the City of Barberton Police Department after 28 years as a patrolman. He attended St. Mary's School in Akron for 12...
Sylvester Joe Aman
Oct 19, 2014
NORTON---Sylvester "Joe" Aman, 79, passed away October 19, 2014, at Akron City Hospital. Born in Barberton, Joe was an area resident all his life. He retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 40 years of service. Currently a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Doylestown, Joe had been a member of Sts. Cyril...
Willard M. Frase
Oct 11, 2014
Willard "Bill" M. Frase, 87, passed away October 11, 2014 at Bath Manor. Bill was born in Marshallville and had been an area resident most of his life. He lived in Florida for 23 years after his retirement then moved back to Akron in 2001. He retired in 1978 from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 32...
Andrew C. Gombaski, Sr
Oct 10, 2014
BARBERTON--Andrew C. Gombaski Sr., 85, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 10, 2014. Andrew was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 43 years as a nuclear welder. He was a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church until its closing and currently...
Michael J. Sovacool
Oct 10, 2014
Michael J. Sovacool, 60, of Barberton, passed away unexpectedly on October the 5th, 2014.He was loved and will be greatly missed by Sue, his wife of 39 years; his children, Meridith (Brian) Anders, Sarah (Josh) Wintermute and Michael (Jessica) Sovacool; as well as his brother, Timothy (Marcy) Sovacool and their children. He was also "Papoo" to Emmersyn,...
Veronica H. Centa
Oct 8, 2014
BARBERTON---Veronica H. Centa, 90, passed away October 8, 2014 at Doylestown Health Care Center. Veronica was a life resident of Barberton where she was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Carl; She is survived by her loving daughter Veronica Neal. A special thank you to the staff at...
Carl L. Boon
Sep 28, 2014
BARBERTON---Carl L. Boon, 66, passed away September 28, 2014. Born in Bakersfield, CA Carl had been an area resident most of his life where he received his Masters Degree in Journalism from Ohio University. He worked at Barberton Hospital as the Director of Public Relations, Chase Bank as a bank manager and currently worked as a writer...
