Charles Frederick Spray
May 28, 2013
BARBERTON---Charles F. Spray "Fred", 89, passed away May 28, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center. Fred was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired in 1982 from the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after 27 years of service. Fred was a graduate of Ohio University and member of the Barberton First Baptist Church...
Franklin D. Sneed
Apr 30, 2013
Franklin D. Sneed, "Frank", 79, passed away April 30, 2013 at Wadsworth Pointe. Born in Neotta, TN, he had been an area resident most of his life where he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his son Franklin A. "Drew"; daughter-in-law Karen Mallory; and brother Jerry Sneed;...
Larry J. Mccarthy
Apr 27, 2013
Larry James McCarthy 73, passed away April 27, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife Beverly; He is survived by his daughter Tina (Jeff) Daywalt and grand-daughter Lauren (Tom) Haidet. Services will be private with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
G Pauline Pitz
Apr 12, 2013
Gayle Pauline Pitz Pauline Pitz (Weight) died April 12, 2013; she was born August 12, 1917 in Barberton to Jack & Ruth Weight. She has been a resident of Barberton and Lakeland Florida. Pauline was preceded in death by parents and husband Cyrus (CY); daughter Sandra G. Pitz and daughter in law Marilyn Pitz. Brother Bob Weight;...
Jennie M. Kaminski
Apr 11, 2013
BARBERTON---Jennie M. Kaminski, 91, passed away April 11, 2013. Jennie was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Barberton where she belonged to St. Theresa Altar Society and the Rosary Society. She was also a...
Mildred Emma Vargo
Apr 7, 2013
COVENTRY TWP---Mildred (Emma) Vargo, 93, passed away April 7, 2013 at Magnolia Care Center. She was born in Barberton where she worked at the Diamond Match Company until she and her husband Frank built their home in Coventry Township where she lived for almost 60 years. Mildred worked briefly as a secretary in New York City for...
Patricia A. Patterson
Apr 5, 2013
NORTON---Patricia Ann Patterson, 65, passed away April 5, 2013 at Summa - Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. Patricia was born in Jersey City, NJ and had been a Norton resident for the last 41 years. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Barberton and was a member of the Women's Aux. of Allenside Athletic Club....
Mildred L. Eaken
Mar 27, 2013
NEW FRANKLIN---Mildred "Millie" Eaken, 93, was joyously reunited with her husband Wayne "Bud" early Monday morning after a long illness. She passed one month shy of her 94th birthday in Youngstown surrounded by her loved ones. Millie is survived by her son Edward (Ed) of Columbiana; sister Irene Gratz of Kirtland, beloved friend Rhonda Didado of Green...
Mary M. Willimack
Mar 25, 2013
NORTON---Mary M. Willimack, 90, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 25, 2013. Born in Murray City, Ohio, she was a life resident of the Barberton/Norton area where she retired from Admiral Machine Co. Mary was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and during WWII was a Rosie the Riveter. Preceded in death by...
Rosanne M. Kozak
Mar 25, 2013
BARBERTON---Rosanne M. Kozak, (nee Gainer), 85, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2013 at her residence. Rosanne was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was loved and admired by her family and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her son David; grandson David; three...
Eleanora Kathryn Jones
Mar 24, 2013
NEW FRANKLIN---Eleanora Kathryn Jones 91, our loss is heavens gain when God took mom home on March 24, 2013 at St. Luke Lutheran Community in New Franklin. She was born in Bethel Borough, PA and was a life resident of Portage Lakes Area. She was a life time member of Lockwood United Methodist Church. Preceded in death...
Nadine L. Billy
Mar 24, 2013
NADINE L. BILLY, age 63, unexpectedly passed away on March 24, 2013 at her home in Painesville, Ohio. Nadine graduated from Norton High School in 1967 then earned a Bachelor degree in Social Work from Kent State University. She served two years as a Probation Officer for Portage County Juvenile Court, and then joined the Lake County...
Mikelynn Spry Ingram
Mar 21, 2013
Mikellyn was called home on March 21 2013 after a long illness. Mikellyn is now with her son and the lord. Mikellyn was born on September 3, 1954 in Logan, WV, but lived in Barberton all her life. She was a great daughter, sister and mother. She loved being "MAWMAW" to her grandkids. She also loved playing bingo every...
Carol A. Csaszar
Mar 18, 2013
BARBERTON---Carol A. Csaszar, (nee Boos), 77, passed away March 18, 2013 at Akron General Medical Center. Carol was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from JcPenney Co. after 12 years. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her parents...
Henry L. Betts
Mar 16, 2013
BARBERTON---Henry "Hank" L. Betts, 85, passed away March 16, 2013 at his residence. Hank was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from P.P.G. after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Slovene Center and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Hank was also a proud Army Veteran having served...
David Scott Lapolla
Mar 15, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS---David Scott Lapolla, 50, passed away on March 15, 2013 at his residence. Born in Akron, he had been an area resident most of his life where he worked at the Akron Beacon Journal and also for E.W.I. In Columbus. David was a loving father and grandfather and was very dedicated to his family. Preceded in...
Martha M. Leidal
Mar 12, 2013
WADSWORTH---Martha M. Leidal, 54, passed away March 12, 2013. Born in Lodi, Ohio she had been an area resident all her life. Martha enjoyed being outdoors and being a "Nana" to her grandkids. Preceded in death by her husband George Leidal Jr.; and parents Ernest and Flora Holbrook; survivors include her daughters Caroline Duncan and Rebecca and...
Charles S. Daniel
Mar 4, 2013
Charles S. Daniel, 55, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 4, 2013. Charles was born in Barberton and was raised in the Barberton/Wadsworth area. He graduated as Valedictorian from Stuttguardt American High School in Germany and lived 20 years in Delaware. He recently moved back to the Akron area. Charles was a...
Rosemary Krasovic
Feb 27, 2013
BARBERTON---Rosemary Krasovic, 88, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2013 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Rosemary was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She participated in the Holy Hour program at St. Augustine Church for many years and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, baking and canning. Preceded...
Marland Willard Briggs
Feb 25, 2013
BARBERTON---Marland Willard "Bill" Briggs, 87, a born-again Christian went to be in the arms of his Savior on Feb. 25, 2013 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born in Kewanee, IL and resided for the last 66 years in Barberton. He received his Bachelor of Science & Engineering Degree from the University of Michigan. He was...
