Margaret J. Phares
Oct 4, 2013
BARBERTON---Margaret Jean Phares, 86, passed away October 4, 2013 at Altercare of Alliance. Margaret was born in Steubenville and graduated from Marlboro High School in 1945 and attended McKinley Business School in Canton. She was a member of the Barberton Church of Christ and Summit County ARC. Preceded in death by her husband Clyde; and sons Robert...
Patricia L. Brescilli
Oct 3, 2013
BARBERTON---Patricia L. Brescilli, 55, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Pat was born in Rittman and had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she worked at Rainbow Inks for the last 28 years. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was active as a Eucharistic Minister...
Raymond G. Gradisher
Oct 1, 2013
BARBERTON---Raymond G. Gradisher, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 1, 2013. Ray was born in Wadsworth and was a Barberton resident all his life where he retired as a Master Bricklayer. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union, was an avid reader and loved golfing and the Cleveland Indians and Browns. Preceded...
Frederick E. Shannon
Sep 24, 2013
BARBERTON---Frederick E. Shannon, 86, passed away September 24, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Fred was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Munroe Contracting. He was a member of Laborers Local 894 and Coventry/Akron Masonic Lodge 83. Fred was also a proud Marine Corp Veteran having served during WWII. Preceded in death...
Sharon Marie Lastocy-Bond
Sep 23, 2013
Sharon Lastocy-Bond, 64, of Barberton, OH, passed away surrounded by her family at home on September 23rd, 2013. She was born in Akron, OH and graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. She was preceded in death by her parents Bert and Catherine Lastocy, sister Maureen Lastocy, brother Jeff Lastocy. She is survived by her husband Gene...
Martha I. Pokopac
Sep 20, 2013
BARBERTON---Martha I. Pokopac, 91, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 20, 2013. Born in Cleveland, she was a Barberton resident most of her life and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Martha was also a proud Navy Veteran having served during WWII. Preceded in death by her husband John; son Michael; and...
Nancy Ann Neitz
Sep 19, 2013
BARBERTON---Nancy A. Neitz, 70, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2013 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Barberton and was a 1961 graduate of Norton High School. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she helped with the funeral luncheons for many years and also the Halloween...
Margaret J. Savage
Sep 17, 2013
BARBERTON---Margaret J. Savage, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 17, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Marge was born in Murray City, Ohio and was a Barberton resident most of her life where she was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was a child care provider for many children over the years....
Judith A Dempsey
Sep 3, 2013
WADSWORTH---Judith A. Dempsey, 72, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2013 at the Hospice of Medina County Care Center. Born in Maryland, she had been a Barberton and Wadsworth resident all her life. She was a graduate of Barberton High School and was the Operator of Osage Park Campground for many years. Judith loved spending time with...
Sarah A. Tonya
Sep 3, 2013
BARBERTON---Sarah A. Tonya went home to our heavenly father on Sept 3, 2013 at age 86. She was a life long resident of Barberton, Ohio, She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was defined by her catholic faith and attended mass daily. She made many, many holy hours in her lifetime at St. Augustine Church....
Jennifer S. Leeper
Aug 31, 2013
Jennifer Leeper was promoted to angel early Saturday morning, August 31, 2013, though most who knew her would agree that she'd already achieved that status while still here on earth. Jennifer was a 1988 graduate of Wooster High School. She graduated with a B.A. of Psychology from Ohio University in 1192 and received her Gerontology Certificate in...
Margaret Ann Tholt
Aug 30, 2013
BARBERTON---Margaret Ann Tholt, 87, passed away August 30, 2013 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Margaret was born in Czechoslovakia and was a resident of the Akron and Barberton area all her life. She was a member of the former S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, First Catholic Slovak Ladies Union 217 and Slovak Catholic Sokols 43....
Lauretta J. France
Aug 27, 2013
Lauretta J, France, 66, passed away August 27, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. She was born in Barberton where she was a resident most of her life. Lauretta owned her own cleaning business and also worked as a secretary. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents Fane and Erma...
Eva T. Cameron
Aug 25, 2013
CANAL FULTON----Eva T. Cameron, 92, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2013 at Chapel Hill Community. Eva was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked at Herwick's Floral Shop for over 20 years. She was and a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a current member of St. Augustine Catholic...
Robert Leonard Miller
Aug 22, 2013
NORTON---Robert Leonard Miller passed away on August 22, 2013. Interment service private. Memorial gathering will be at Barberton Brookside Country Club, Sunday, September 29, 12M to 4PM. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Theta Tau Foundation, Robert L. Miller Scholarship Fund.
James Loyd Reed
Aug 21, 2013
James Loyd Reed BARBERTON---James Loyd Reed, 78, passed away August 21, 2013 at Manor Care of Barberton. Born in Nicut, West Virginia, he lived in Grantsville, West Virginia for 20 years and almost 40 years in the Wadsworth and Barberton area. James retired from Bearfoot Corp. after 33 years of service. He was also a proud Army...
Larry Schreffler
Aug 14, 2013
Larry Schreffler BARBERTON---Larry Schreffler, 70, went home to be with his Lord on August 14, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents Rolland and Helen; and sister Bonnie; He leaves behind his beloved wife Wanda "Bonnie"; sons Jack (Gina) Harris, David (Judy) Harris and Terry Schreffler; daughters Debra (Joe) Ballash, Loretta (Danny) Bartoe, Jaclyn (Joe) Gamble and...
Victor J. Rego
Aug 9, 2013
BARBERTON---Victor J. Rego, 80, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2013. Vic was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. He retired from P.P.G. Industries and also from the City of Barberton. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Norton. Preceded in death by his wife Lucille; Survivors include his children...
Harleen Kukec
Aug 2, 2013
Harleen Kukec, 92, passed away peacefully at Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown, Ohio on August 2, 2013. Harleen was a life resident of Barberton where she retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 21 years of service as an EKG Technician. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Slovene Pensioners...
John C. Paisley
Aug 1, 2013
BARBERTON---John C. Paisley, 92, passed away August 1, 2013 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Born in West Newton, PA, he had been a Barberton resident all his life where he retired from Midland Steel. John was a proud Marine Corp veteran having served during WWII. Preceded in death by his wife Marcella; daughter Jean Paisley; brother...
