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...
Charlotte E. Briggs
Jul 4, 2014
BARBERTON---Charlotte E. Briggs, 87, a born again Christian went to be with her Savior on July 4, 2014 at Hospice of Medina Co. She was born in Urbana, Il and resided for the last 68 years in Barberton. She worked with Mobile Meals for 14 years. She was a member of Barberton Evangelical Friends Church.Preceded in death by: Husband, Marland...
Helen S. Herold
Jul 1, 2014
BARBERTON---Helen S. Herold, 87, passed away July 1, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Helen was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she participated in the Holy Hour Program. Preceded in death by her parents William and Dorothy Myers; and sisters Rita Smeltz and Dorothy Gissinger;...
Wanda H. Easthom
Jun 24, 2014
NORTON---Wanda H. Easthom, 97, passed peacefully with family by her side on June 24, 2014. She joins her beloved husband William and sons Cliff and Jeff whom she missed so dearly. Surviving are her daughters Pam (Jerry) Leksan and Kim (Dave) Ross; daughters-in-law Becky and Brenda Easthom; grandchildren Derek and Tyler Easthom, Jill (Tim) Hoffman, Tiffany (Jeff)...
Helen Sekerak
Jun 23, 2014
BARBERTON---Helen Sekerak, 94, passed away June 23, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Homer City, PA, Helen was an area resident all her life. She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church where she was active in the Rosary Society. She was a spunky hunky and a hard working woman who cleaned her own...
Elizabeth Betty Jevec
Jun 15, 2014
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Jevec, age 91, passed away on June 15, 2014. Born January 11, 1923 to the late Louis and Agnes Arko in Barberton, Ohio. Betty lived in Barberton most of her life, then moved to Doylestown, Ohio. Preceded in death by husband Joseph, sisters Agnes Groom, Jennie Dutka and 3 infant children. She is survived...
Daniel P. Borotkanics
Jun 9, 2014
DOYLESTOWN---Daniel P. Borotkanics, 85, passed away June 9, 2014. Dan was born in Barberton and graduated from Clinton High School in 1948. He retired in 1991 from Manchester School District after 20 years of service. Dan was a lifetime member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and was a U.S. Army Corporal and a veteran of the...
Jerold P. Macko
Jun 5, 2014
NEW FRANKLIN---Jerold P. "Jerry" Macko, 67, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2014. Jerry was born in Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School and the University of Akron. He worked at P.P.G., General Tire, Goodyear and most recently was employed by Chislers Monuments. He was also retired from the US Army National Guard and was a...
