Donald E. Dieffendorff, Sr
Sep 25, 2014
WADSWORTH---Donald E. Diefendorff Sr., 83, passed away September 25, 2014. Donald was born in Norton and was an area resident all his life where he retired from Com Doc after 37 years of service. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church where he was active in the Holy Name Society. He was a...
Raymond E. Pelton
Sep 18, 2014
NORTON---Raymond Edward Pelton aka "Popsie," 80, joined the Lord September 18th after a short battle with cancer. What a battle it was! Ray was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, retired from Borden's Dairy, and was currently working at the Slovene Center in Barberton, serving drinks and telling jokes to the masses. He was a...
Hilda Lee Taylor
Sep 10, 2014
BARBERTON---Hilda Lee Taylor, 78, passed away September 10, 2014 at Pleasant View Health Center. Hilda was born in Swain County, NC and had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she retired from American Weather Seal. Preceded in death by her brothers Larry, Roy, and Alvin; and sister Kay; Survivors include her brothers Robert Raper...
William E. Schick
Sep 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC---William E. Schick, 68, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2014. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, and was very much loved by all and will be deeply missed. Bill was born in Barberton, OH, attended the University of Akron, and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam...
Bernard E. Gerbec
Aug 31, 2014
BARBERTON---Bernard Eugene Gerbec Sr., 82, passed away August 31, 2014. Bernie was born in Barberton and lived there all his life. He retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 30 years of service. He attended Barberton and Norton Schools and school in Spartanburg, SC while his dad was in the Army. Bernie was a member of...
Irene M. Shugar
Aug 27, 2014
GROVE CITY, OH---Irene M. Shugar, 95, was called home to Heaven on August 27, 2014. Irene was a devout Catholic for all her adult life and she truly lived her Faith. She was the beloved wife of William for over 56 years, and cherished mother to Annette (W. Curtis) Severance; grandmother to David (Stephanie); and great-grandmother to...
Teresa K. Testa
Aug 20, 2014
Teresa K. Testa, 95, of North Hill, passed away peacefully at her home August 20, 2014. Teresa worked in the St. Martha's cafeteria for over 35 years treating the school children to her delicious homemade pizza and meatballs. After serving as a foster grandparent through the YMCA, she retired in 2010. Family was of utmost importance to...
Helen Struharik
Aug 16, 2014
NORTON -- Helen Struharik, 97, died August 16, 2014, at the Lantern of Madison in Madison, Ohio. A first generation American of Hungarian descent, she was born August 4, 1917 on 19th St. in Barberton to Steve and Mary Gaspar. She attended Barberton High School, graduating in 1935 as salutatorian of her class, and later...
Kathryn M. Mizin
Aug 14, 2014
BARBERTON---Kathryn M. Mizin, 79, passed away August 14, 2014. Kathryn was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was active in the Holy Hour Program and Women of Faith. Preceded in death by her first husband Ralph Murphy; second husband Thomas C. Mizin; and parents...
Jack R. Gardner
Aug 6, 2014
BARBERTON---Jack R. Gardner, 95, passed away August 6, 2014 at his residence. Jack was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Company. He was also a proud Navy Veteran having served during WWII. Survivors include his nephews and nieces Tom and Mary Jane Gardner of Barberton and James...
Linda J. Price
Jul 31, 2014
BARBERTON---Linda J. Price, 67, passed away July 31, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital after a short illness. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. She was a graduate of Barberton High School and had been employed by Summa Care. She is survived by two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Linda enjoyed reading,...
Jacquelyn J. Devcic
Jul 30, 2014
DOYLESTOWN---Jacquelyn J. Devcic, 83, passed away July 30, 2014 at the Doylestown Health Care Center while receiving last rites. Jacquelyn was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area and retired from First National Bank after 36 years of service. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Barberton Moose Lodge 759, Ladies...
Lili Ann Valovcik
Jul 18, 2014
BARBERTON---Lili Ann Valovcik, 85, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center. Lili was born in Russia and was a Barberton resident all her life where she retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital Dietary Dept. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, K.S.K.J 111 and Domovina Lodge. She also loved listening to...
Elouise L. Harris
Jul 17, 2014
NORTON---Elouise L. Harris, 87, passed away July 17, 2014 at Magnolia Village in Wadsworth. She was born in Barberton where she was an area resident all her life and retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 35 years as a payroll supervisor. Elouise was also a member of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband Alvin...
Margaret K. Angst
Jul 15, 2014
BARBERTON---Margaret Angst, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at the Akron General Hospice Care Center. Margaret was born on February 13, 1928, in Barberton, where she was a life-long resident. She was co-owner of Kamenar Mink Farm and was employed at Marshall's Department store for many years. She was also a past manager of the...
Robert J. Robinson, Robby
Jul 15, 2014
Robert J. Robinson, 'Robby", 78, passed away July 15, 2014. Robby was born in Akron and was a graduate of the Class of 1954 from Kenmore High School. He retired from Akron Tool and Die after 56 years of service. He was a member of Barberton Moose Lodge 759, inducted into the Summit County Softball H.O.F. in...
Agnes A. Billi
Jul 12, 2014
BARBERTON---Agnes A. Billi, 86, passed away July 12, 2014. Agnes was a life resident of Barberton where she graduated from Barberton High School in 1945. She retired after 43 years from Goodyear Chemical Division and also worked at Marshall's and P.P.G. She was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where she attended...
Phyllis Ann Hemphill
Jul 8, 2014
Phyllis A. Hemphill, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the Akron General Medical Center. Born in Lafayette Township she had been a Copley area resident all of her life where she graduated from Copley High School in 1949. Phyllis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Norton where she was very active and was...
James Jc Black
Jul 7, 2014
James Conrad Black "JC", 71, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 after a hard fought battle with kidney cancer. Born in Wadsworth he had been a Barberton resident all his life. JC retired from Woodridge Middle School in Cuyahoga Falls after 32 years as an Industrial Arts teacher. JC enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, teaching and being...
William O. Watson
Jul 5, 2014
BARBERTON---William O. "Bing" Watson, 82, passed away July 5, 2014 at his residence. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Bing had been an area resident all his life where he retired from Bender-Loudin Motor Freight after 30 years of service. He was also a proud Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Survivors include his loving wife of...
