Sandra L. Moroski
Jan 29, 2015
COPLEY---Sandra L. Moroski, 68, passed away January 29, 2015 at the Orchards at Ridgewood. Sandra was born in Akron and had been a Copley resident all her life. Survivors include her husband, Stanley Moroski Jr. of Copley; son Ted (Lisa) Weinsheimer of Norton; grandchildren Tyler and Kendall; and brothers Jim and Bob Antal. Per her wishes, cremation...
Robert Elwood Fillmore
Jan 28, 2015
Brother Robert Elwood Fillmore, C.S.C., age 75, died on January 28, 2015 at Dujarie House, in Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame, IN. He was born in Barberton, OH, on May 1, 1939, the son of Elwood and Helen (Rogers) Fillmore. He attended St. Augustine Elementary School in Barberton, OH, and St. Mary's High School in Akron,...
Margaret A. Kumse
Jan 20, 2015
BARBERTON---Margaret Kumse passed on to her greater reward on January 20, 2015 at the age of 91. She is survived by her three children, Robert (Marian Workman) Kumse of Baton Rouge, LA., Patricia (Jose) Aragon of Coral Gables, FL. and Deborah (Paul) Berger of Norcross, Ga. She has seven Grandchildren and five Great-grandchildren. Margie also had six...
Ernest J. Krasovic
Jan 19, 2015
BARBERTON---Ernest J. Krasovic, 92, passed away January 19, 2015.
Ernie was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from P.P.G. Industries after 42 years of service.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Columbian Athletic Assoc., Buckeye Lodge #626, S.N.P.J. and the Holy Hour Program...
Jeffrey R. Petroff
Jan 18, 2015
BARBERTON---Jeffrey R. Petroff, 52, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2015. He battled cancer with his "tough as nails" attitude as long as he could. Born November 18, 1962, he graduated from Manchester High School and lived in the Akron/Barberton area the majority of his life. He worked hard, played hard and loved harder.Jeff was preceded in...
Vada Lee Mcneal
Jan 13, 2015
BARBERTON---Vada L. McNeal, 91, passed away January 13, 2015 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
Vada was born in Towns County, GA and had been a Barberton resident all her life where she retired after 21 years as a Bus Driver for Barberton City Schools. She was a member of the former S.S. Cyril and...
Phillip D. Smith
Jan 13, 2015
BARBERTON---Phillip D. Smith, 56, passed away January 13, 2015.
Phillip was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and was a Plant Manager for B & C Machine. Phil also loved fishing.
Preceded in death by his father Leon; sister Wendy Park & brother Homer; Survivors include his loving wife of...
Rita M. Patrick
Jan 11, 2015
MARSHALLVILLE---Rita M. Patrick, 88, passed away January 11, 2015 at the Doylestown Health Care Center.
Rita was born in Doylestown and had been a resident of Marshallville for over 65 years. She retired from Yoder Bros after 26 years and the McDonald's in Orrville after 22 years. She was a former member of St. George...
Cheryl L. Haught
Jan 11, 2015
BARBERTON---Cheryl Haught (nee Monroe) age 48, unexpectedly passed away on January 11, 2015.
Her husband Michael Haught "Pike" followed her in death on January 12, 2015; Survivors include her brother Marc (Toni) Monroe; sisters Arlene Monroe and Kim (John) Bartoe; niece Madilyn; nephew Johny Bartoe ;and many close friends.
She will be forever...
Nancy K. White
Jan 8, 2015
MANCHESTER---Nancy K. White, 67, passed away peacefully at Wadsworth Pointe on January 8, 2015. Nancy was born in Akron, grew up in Suffield and was a Manchester resident most of her life. She was active with the Blue Knights with her friend Denny Liddle Sr. as well as being a strong advocate for supporting the fight against...
Ralph O. Pierce
Jan 5, 2015
BARBERTON---Ralph O. Pierce, 91, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 5, 2015.
Ralph was born in Haydenville, Ohio and had been an area resident most of his life where he retired from McNeil Machine in 1985. He was a member of Community Gospel Tabernacle in Barberton. Ralph loved fishing and having fish fry's....
Frances M. Obraza
Jan 4, 2015
BARBERTON---Frances M. Obraza, 93, passed away January 4, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Frances was born in Red Rock, West Virginia and had been an area resident all her life where she retired from Merryweather Latex and Foam. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, K.S.K.J. Lodge #110 and the Slovene Center. Frances enjoyed...
Mary L. Spencer
Jan 1, 2015
Mary L. Spencer, 96, passed away January 1, 2015.
Mary was born in Akron where she was a life resident and retired from the Akron Post Office after 37 years of service.
Mary was a much loved lady who made slippers and sweaters for a lot of people. There are many people who...
Gerald C. Sense
Dec 27, 2014
Gerald C. Sense (4/9/58-12/13/14) resided in Doylestown, Ohio. He had a passion for driving over the road. While home he was a beloved friend to all at Cissy's diner in Barberton and often enjoyed both fishing and relaxing at the Cuyahoga Falls natatorium. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Helen F. and Harold Sense; aunt...
Joseph Patrick Murphy
Dec 26, 2014
BARBERTON---Joseph Patrick Murphy, 84, passed away on December 26, 2014 after a long battle with Dementia. Patrick was a graduate of Barberton High School and played on the 1947 undefeated football team. He also played football for Kent State University before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1953 he returned to the University...
Rosalie I. Ketcham
Dec 23, 2014
BARBERTON---Rosalie I. Ketcham "Toni", 76, passed away December 23, 2014 at her residence.
Toni was born in Columbus and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Barberton where she was very active and was a Deacon. She was also a member of Barberton...
Rita C. Verhotz
Dec 20, 2014
BARBERTON---Rita C. Verhotz, 86, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 20, 2014. Rita was born in Doylestown and was a Barberton resident most of her life. She retired from the Barberton City Schools after 14 years as a cafeteria manager. She was a faithful member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Norton. Preceded...
Florence J. Murawski
Dec 7, 2014
BARBERTON---Florence J. Murawski, 91 passed away peacefully December 7, 2014. She was reunited with her husband Bennie C. Murawski Sr., sister Helen Otanicar and son-in-law Stephen G. Durbin. She was born July 25, 1923 in Barberton, Ohio and was a life resident of Barberton. Florence was a former employee of Milich's Village Inn and Yoder Brothers. She...
Dave P. Patterson
Dec 4, 2014
NORTON---Dave P. Patterson, 40, passed away December 4, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Dave was born in Barberton and was a Norton resident all his life. He was the owner of Pace Construction Co and was a graduate of the Norton High School Class of 1992. Dave loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter....
