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.

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...

Nicole R. Booth , Myers

Nicole R. Booth , Myers

Feb 18, 2015

Nicole R. Booth -Myers, 33, passed away February 18, 2015. She was born in Barberton and was an area resident all her life. She loved spending time with her kids. Survivors include her husband Jeremiah K. Myers; sons Bryce, Jeremiah and Jace; mother Karla (Bruce) Berlin; father Donald F. (Deb) Booth; brother Donald T. Booth; her grandparents;...

Casto Todd Jernigan

Casto Todd Jernigan

Feb 14, 2015

Casto "Todd" Jernigan, 85, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2015 at the Doylestown Health Care Center.

He was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. He was a proud Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Todd was also a member of the...

Steve Pintarich

Steve Pintarich

Feb 14, 2015

BARBERTON---Steve Pintarich, 93, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015. Steve was a life resident of Barberton where he retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a member of the Barberton Moose Lodge#759 and Croatian Lodge #254. Steve was also a proud Army Veteran having served during WWII.

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Richard J. Hackett, Sr

Richard J. Hackett, Sr

Feb 8, 2015

NORTON---Richard J. Hackett Sr., 72, went home to be with Jesus and the Love of his Life, his wife of 49 years Aliece on February 8, 2015.

He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and then in Law Enforcement for 33 years. Preceded in death by his wife Aliece; parents, Harold and Mary; sister Marianne...

Viola T. Kurian

Viola T. Kurian

Feb 7, 2015

Viola T. Kurian, 88, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. She was the owner of Copley Bar and Grill and was a Norton resident most of her life. She also attended Guardian Angels Catholic Church.

Survivors include her loving husband Richard; and daughter Bernadine (Thomas) Brumbaugh of Akron.

Funeral Service will be held...

Tony F. Ruther

Tony F. Ruther

Feb 2, 2015

BARBERTON---Tony F. Ruther, 97, passed away February 2, 2015 at the Doylestown Health Care Center. Tony was born in Glouster, OH and had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. after 30 plus years of service. He was also a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church...

Frank W. Hurst, Sr

Frank W. Hurst, Sr

Jan 30, 2015

BARBERTON---Frank W. Hurst Sr., 85, of Barberton, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2015. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and moved to the Barberton area (Sherman) in 1940.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Margaretta (Rita) of 65 years; his children, JoAnn Matyasi, Frank (Andy), Karen Lee Hurst, James, John, Jennifer (Chris) Myers,...

Andrea Lee Shaffer

Andrea Lee Shaffer

Jan 29, 2015

NEW FRANKLIN---Andrea Lee Shaffer, 67, passed away peacefully in her New Franklin home on January 29, 2015.

She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 46 years, Larry Shaffer; and sons Jeff (Aimee), Michael (Susie), Jeremy (Jodie), Christopher (Charisse), and daughters Nicole (Gary) Gregory, Cassandra Shaffer, Jennifer (Christopher) Benz, Candice Shaffer, Elizabeth (Michael)...

Dana S. Stough

Dana S. Stough

Jan 29, 2015

BARBERTON---Dana S. Stough, 61, passed away after a short illness on January 29, 2015. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, she had been an area resident all her life where she worked at Novar. Dana loved spending time with her granddaughters and traveling. Preceded in death by her husband Tim; and father Stephen Kovack Jr.; Survivors...

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