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.
Alfred B. Cruthers
Dec 9, 2013
BARBERTON---Alfred B. Cruthers, 83, passed away December 9, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Cleveland, Al was a life resident of Barberton where he retired from Reiter Dairy after 38 years of service. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Barberton and was a proud Army Veteran having served during the Korean War....
Margaret M. Seifert
Dec 9, 2013
BARBERTON---Margaret Mary (Ligas) Seifert, age 83, of Barberton, Ohio, crossed over into loving arms of God on December 9, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Barberton, born on July 12, 1930. She was the youngest child of a family of eleven children. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1948. She worked for Yoder Brothers greenhouse...
Ann E. Pipoly
Dec 8, 2013
BARBERTON---Ann E. Pipoly (nee Conway), 71, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Ann was born in Akron and was an area resident all her life where she retired as an RN from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 30 plus years of service. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the...

Charlene A. Krosnick
Dec 3, 2013
BARBERTON---Charlene Ann Krosnick, 86, passed away December 3, 2013 at her residence. Born in Akron, she had been a life resident of the Barberton/Kenmore area. Charlene retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 30 years of service and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Andrew in 1991 and...
William E. Patterson
Dec 1, 2013
William E. "Pat" Patterson BARBERTON---William E. "Pat" Patterson, 81, passed away December 1, 2013. Born in Hartselle , AL, he had been a Barberton resident for most of his life where he retired as a truck driver after 46 years of service. William was a proud Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Preceded in death...
Carol A. Fisher
Nov 22, 2013
BARBERTON---Carol A. Fisher (nee Soltis), 70, passed away November 22, 2013 at Magnolia Village in Wadsworth. Carol was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Relizon. She was a graduate of the Class of 1961 from Barberton High School. Carol also enjoyed antiquing. Preceded in death by her parents John and Isabell...
John T. Zimmer
Nov 22, 2013
BARBERTON---John T. Zimmer, 83, passed away November 22, 2013 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. John was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area where he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 40 plus years of service as an electrician. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and...
Helen M. Klancar
Nov 11, 2013
BARBERTON---Helen M. Klancar, 80, passed away November 11, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Helen was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Rubbermaid Co. after 27 years of service. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Helen enjoyed listening to Croatian music and was...
Irene E. Gratz
Nov 11, 2013
MENTOR---Irene E. Gratz, 93, passed away November 11, 2013 at Heartland of Mentor. Irene was born in Barberton to Joseph and Terez Zelei and grew up in the Rockcut Rd. area. During WWII she was a Rosie the Riveter. She retired from Fluid Controls in Mentor after 20 years of service. Irene loved the outdoors, gardening, deer...
Patricia Ann Good
Nov 7, 2013
BARBERTON---Patricia A. Good, 82, passed away November 7, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Patricia was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. She retired from the Summit County Unemployment Office and also worked at Babcock and Wilcox Co. Patricia was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Slovenian Women's Union...
Peter P. Dutka, Sr
Oct 31, 2013
BARBERTON---Peter P. Dutka Sr., 90, passed away October 31, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Mid-American Security. Pete was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, S.N.P.J. 626 and American Legion Post 449. He was a proud Army Veteran having served...
Vera M. Hanifan
Oct 29, 2013
BARBERTON---Vera M Hanifan (nee Cutright), 86, passed away October 29, 2013. She was born in Randolph County, WV to the late Harmon and Ruth (Snyder) Cutright. Vera lived most of her life in Barberton after marrying her late husband Stafford M. Hanifan. During the war she worked in the shipyard in Baltimore and carried that knowledge with...
Kenneth E. Antonson
Oct 29, 2013
PORT ORANGE, FL---Kenneth E. Antonson, 87, of Port Orange, FL passed away October 29, 2013. He was born in Windom, Minnesota to the late Gustav S. and Hulda A. Antonson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War. Kenneth graduated from the University of Minnesota and began his career with...
Donna M. Hauenstein
Oct 26, 2013
WADSWORTH---Donna M. Hauenstein, 76, passed away October 26, 2013 at Magnolia Care Center in Wadsworth. Born in Caldwell, Ohio, Donna lived 20 years in New Philadelphia and had been a Barberton resident since 1962. She was a member of Columbia United Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband Lloyd; Survivors include her daughter Barbara (Doug)...
Margaret J. Chadbourne
Oct 25, 2013
BARBERTON---Margaret J. Chadbourne, 81, passed away October 25, 2013. Margaret was born in Barberton where she was a life resident of the Barberton and Kenmore areas. She worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and retired from Speigel Catalogue Shopping Center. Margaret was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband...
Louis A. Despot
Oct 19, 2013
BARBERTON---Louis A. Despot, "Luke", 84, passed away peacefully at his residence with his daughters by his side on October 19, 2013. Luke was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired as a Lieutenant from the Barberton Fire Dept. after 25 years of service. Luke also served in the National Guard. Preceded in death...
Michael E. Clegg
Oct 16, 2013
Michael E. Clegg, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 16, 2013. Born in Canton he was an area resident all his life where he retired from Rubber City Steel and also worked at numerous other places. He was a proud Army Veteran and was like a father to numerous people. Preceded in death...
Andrew P. Ligas
Oct 8, 2013
BARBERTON---Andy Ligas, 98 years and 8 months, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He was born in Barberton on January 15, 1915. He was a lifetime resident of Barberton and a member (94 years) of SS. Cyril and Methodius Church and a longtime member of its Holy Name Society until the church closed. He currently was a member...
Ruby Annette Ash
Oct 6, 2013
Ruby Annette Ash (nee Neff) BARBERTON---Ruby Annette Ash, 56, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2013. Annette was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church where she was president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her father Louis Neff; Survivors include her...
Stanley J. Meyers
Oct 5, 2013
BARBERTON---Stanley J. Meyers, 95, passed away on October 5, 2013. Stan was a WWII Veteran, having served in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and South Pacific theatres with the US Navy. After the war he returned to Babcock and Wilcox and worked as a machinist for most of his 46 years with the company. Preceded in death by his...
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