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...
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...
