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.

Gloria Ann Stevens

Gloria Ann Stevens

Feb 18, 2014

BARBERTON---Gloria Ann Stevens (nee Ferko), 73, passed away February 18, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Gloria was born in Akron and was a life resident of Barberton where she retired from Barberton City School System after 20 years as a food service employee. She also attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents...

Vicky L. Beck

Vicky L. Beck

Feb 13, 2014

BARBERTON---Vicky L. Beck (nee (Boerstler), 58, passed away February 13, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Vicky was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked as a Food Service Manager at Copley-Fairlawn Middle School for 19 years, where she loved all the children she worked with. She loved all animals, traveling, taking motorcycle trips...

David A. Habick

David A. Habick

Feb 7, 2014

David A. Habick, 72, passed away February 7, 2014 at Longmeadow Care Center. David was born in Akron and was an area resident all his life where he retired from the City of Akron after 18 years of service. David was a proud Army National Guardsman. Preceded in death by his parents Julia Wood and David Habick;...

Bernice J. Michaelson

Bernice J. Michaelson

Jan 24, 2014

BARBERTON---Bernice J. Michaelson, 79, passed away January 24, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Bernice was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life where she retired from Norton Elementary after 33 years of service as a kindergarten teacher. She was an avid figure skater and member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Bernice also...

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Jan 24, 2014

BARBERTON---Bernice J. Michaelson, 79, passed away January 24, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Bernice was born in Akron and had been an area resident all her life where she retired from Norton Elementary after 33 years of service as a kindergarten teacher. She was an avid figure skater and member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Bernice also...

Ronald A. Jones

Ronald A. Jones

Jan 23, 2014

Ronald A. Jones, 74, passed away January 23, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center. Ron was born in Akron where he was a lifelong resident. Preceded in death by his father Paul; Survivors include his mother Flora; daughter Kristin (Eric) Barker; son Scott (Shannon); and seven grandchildren. Per his wishes cremation has taken place.

Donald E. Kondik

Donald E. Kondik

Jan 21, 2014

NEW FRANKLIN---It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Donald E. Kondik, 75, on January 21, 2014. Don was born in Barberton to the late John and Anna Kondik and was a life long resident of the Akron area. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in 1998 after 40 years of service....

Thomas R. Reed

Thomas R. Reed

Jan 21, 2014

CANAL FULTON---Thomas Raymond Reed, 52, passed away January 21, 2014 at his residence. Born February 21, 1961 in Conneaut, Ohio, residing the last 15 years in Canal Fulton. He was a former employee of Associated Materials Inc. in Cuyahoga Falls for 11 years as a credit manager and legal liaison. He graduated from Edgewood High School in...

Thomas L. Link

Thomas L. Link

Jan 20, 2014

BARBERTON---Thomas Link, 86, passed away January 20, 2014. Born in Forest City PA, Thomas spent most of his life in Barberton. He was a World War II veteran, serving in Germany as part of the Marshall Plan. After his discharge from the army, he had various jobs, including being a tire builder for Seiberling Tires. His true...

Robert A. Fisher

Robert A. Fisher

Jan 16, 2014

BARBERTON---Robert A. Fisher, 73, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 16, 2014. Born in Staten Island, New York, he had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from the City of Barberton Street and Building Departments and also P.P.G. Industries. Bob was a member of the Loop and also a proud...

Thomas M. Bent

Thomas M. Bent

Jan 15, 2014

Thomas Miller Bent, 83, Wooster, formerly of Columbus, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Smithville Western Care Center. He was born May 17, 1930 to David F. and Gertrude (Miller) Bent in Columbus, Ohio. He worked most of his life in sales, becoming self-employed in the years before his retirement. He was a member of...

Richard L. Freese

Richard L. Freese

Jan 11, 2014

BARBERTON---Richard L. Freese, "Frosty, 73, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2014. Dick was born in Lodi, lived in Medina most of his life and resided in Barberton for the past 28 years. He retired from B and C Research after 17 years of service. He was a member of the Magic City Democratic Club an various...

Ron Large

Ron Large

Jan 2, 2014

BARBERTON---Ron Large, 67, passed away January 2, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital after a short illness. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ron had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he was the owner of Barberton Heating and Cooling. He was also the former owner of A/C Heating and Cooling and worked at XXth Century Heating...

Curtis Allen Eagle

Curtis Allen Eagle

Dec 30, 2013

Curtis Allen Eagle, 50, passed away December 30, 2013. Allen was born in Gassaway, West Virginia and had been a Barberton and Akron resident all his life. He attended Barberton Schools and was a die hard Steelers fan. Preceded in death by his father Otha A. Eagle; and sister Sherry L. Eagle; Survivors include his mother Helen...

Richard E. Mckee

Richard E. Mckee

Dec 28, 2013

BARBERTON---On December 28th, 2013, Richard E McKee, passed away after a brief illness. Richard was a longtime resident of Barberton, served in the US Navy on the USS Breckinridge during the Korean War, and retired from the US Postal Service. He was an active member of the Barberton Moose and a life member of the VFW. Richard...

Lenora A. Homan

Lenora A. Homan

Dec 20, 2013

BARBERTON---LeNora A. Homan, 78, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Akron, she had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. LeNora was also a member of Slovak Catholic Sokols Club 167 and the Hungarian Club. She was an avid...

Raymond P. Palcic, Sr

Raymond P. Palcic, Sr

Dec 19, 2013

BARBERTON--Raymond P. Palcic Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2013 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Ray was born in Barberton where he was a life resident of the Barberton/Norton area and retired from P.P.G. Industries after 33 years of service. He was a former member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and currently...

Marguerite A. Trenjan

Marguerite A. Trenjan

Dec 14, 2013

BARBERTON---Marguerite A. Trenjan, 89, passed away December 14, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Marguerite was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, attended St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, and recently loved attending the weekly masses at her new home, Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living in Barberton. She was a member of the Altar Society and Rosary Societies at...

Dorothy F. Myers

Dorothy F. Myers

Dec 11, 2013

GREENFIELD, IN----Dorothy F. Myers, 77, went home to be with her Lord December 11, 2013 at Hancock Regional Hospice. Dorothy was born in Barberton where she was a resident most of her life and retired from Pleasant View Health Care Center. She was currently a member of Emmanuel Holiness Church in Greenfield and a former member of...

Elsie M. Clement

Elsie M. Clement

Dec 11, 2013

BARBERTON---Elsie M. Clement, 98, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 11, 2013. Born in Oxford, Mass. to Lawrence and Mildred Willey, she had been a Barberton resident most of her life. Elsie worked at Barberton Citizens Hospital in the Admitting Dept. Preceded in death by husbands Harry Slavinski and William Clement; and granddaughter Kati Morrison;...

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