Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Apr 6, 2014

BARBERTON---Scott D. West, 33, passed away April 6, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Scott was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and 1999 graduate of Barberton High School. He worked at Copley Tool Rental and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Akron. Scott was very active with Barberton All Town Little League...

Mar 31, 2014

BARBERTON - Doug Sobul, age 80, passed away March 31, 2014. Doug was born in Akron, Ohio and attended Garfield High School. He is a veteran of the US Army. Doug retired from the Barberton Post Office and dedicated his time to helping raise his granddaughter, Payton. Doug was an avid sports fan, playing on and coaching...

Mar 27, 2014

BARBERTON---Wilma J. Gabel, 76, passed away March 27, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center. Wilma was born in Wise, Virginia and had been a Barberton resident for the last 50 years. She worked at Sweet Henrie's for 15 years. Preceded in death by her husband Paul; son Steve Joyce; and sister Charlotte Mullins; Survivors include her niece...

Mar 24, 2014

NORTON---Patrick T. Doyle, age 70, passed away March 24th, 2014 after a long illness following complications from surgery. He was a member of St. Augustine Church where he was an usher for many years before becoming ill. He worked for several companies locally and out of town retiring as Controller from Nifco America in Columbus, Oh. He...

Mar 24, 2014

BARBERTON---Evelyn M. Maxim, 89, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Born in Frostburg, Maryland Evelyn had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she was a member of the former S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and currently a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

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Mar 19, 2014

BARBERTON----Kathleen M. "Kay" Wenner, (nee Tonathy), 82, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center. Kay was born to Kathleen and George Tonathy in Belfast, Northern Ireland and arrived in the United States at the age of six months. She graduated from Barberton High School, was employed by the City of Barberton as...

Mar 9, 2014

NEW FRANKLIN---David C. Kostantinovich, 65, passed away March 9, 2014. David was born in Akron and was an area resident all his life. Preceded in death by his parents Milo and Mildred; and brother Milan; Survivors include his loving wife Wanda F.; sons Matthew (Catherine), Jon and Devin (Krista); daughter Kari (Jimmy) Harbert; stepsons Robert Bachtel and...

Mar 7, 2014

BARBERTON---William R. Floyd, age 90, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he moved to Barberton with his parents in 1936 where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated from BHS in June 1941, and from Akron U in June 1949 with his BS in BA. He was active in the Barberton Junior Chamber...

Mar 5, 2014

Scott E. Canada, 44, passed away March 5, 2014. Born in Royal Oak, Michigan he had been a Barberton resident all his life and was a 1989 graduate of Barberton High School. Scott most recently worked at Summa Akron City Hospital. Preceded in death by his sister Lori; He is survived by his parents Jack and Peggy;...

Mar 5, 2014

BARBERTON---Paul A. Molnar, 81, passed away March 5, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Manchester, Paul was an area resident all his life where he retired from P.P.G. Industries after 28 years of service. He was also a proud Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents Steve and Mary; sisters Priscilla, Mary, Betty, Anna, Julia...

Feb 26, 2014

David W. Thomas, 64, passed away February 26, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center. David was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the area where he retired from Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 31 years. He was a proud Marine Corp Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. David was also a member of...

Feb 24, 2014

Gertrude Ann Weaver (nee Weiand) 94, passed away February 24, 2014. Preceding her in death were her parents and brothers Cletus and Glenn and sisters Marie Miller and Loretta Mackey. Her beloved husband Edgar greeted her at Heaven's gate where they will enjoy each other's company once again. Surviving are Carol (Rey) Soberano, Patricia (Richard) Ferry, Paula...

Feb 24, 2014

BARBERTON---Donald Eugene Bell, Jr., 53, of Barberton passed away unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Monday, February 24, 2014. Don was born in Barberton on March 28, 1960. He was a 1978 graduate of Barberton High School and graduated from The University of Akron in 1990. He was employed by Summit Racing Equipment for over...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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.

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....