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...
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...
