Margaret Beckett
Jul 5, 2013
MT. PLEASANT, SC----Margaret died on July 5, 2013 of hard work, dancing, feistiness and a life well-loved and lived. She was surrounded at her death by twelve of her family spanning three generations telling Grandma stories and saluting her with red wine. Don't worry Mom, we didn't drink too much. Margaret was born in Leetonia, Ohio to...
Thelma Mcrae
Jul 5, 2013
CLINTON---Thelma McRae, 89, passed away July 5, 2013 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home. Thelma was born in Barberton and retired from Cardinal Rubber after 34 years of service. She also worked many years at Yoder Brothers. Thelma was a member of Clinton Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by her husband Robert McRae; son Glenn A....
Margaret M. Dombroski
Jul 4, 2013
WADSWORTH---Margaret M. Dombroski, 89, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2013 at the Hospice of Medina County. Margaret was born in Mogadore and was a Wadsworth resident all her life where she retired from the Wadsworth City Schools as a cafeteria worker. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Norton where she...
Frank L. Gergye
Jun 29, 2013
GREEN---Frank L. Gergye, passed away June 29, 2013 at Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living. Born in Crescent, Ohio in 1924 to Mike and Lena Gergye, he was 88 years old. He lived in Crescent for 19 years. He moved to Barberton with his parents in 1947 and then to Green with his family in 1977. In addition to...
John J. Engy
Jun 27, 2013
BARBERTON---John Joseph Engy, 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning June 27th. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Mary Ann and their daughters Teresa (Richard) Shaw, Rebecca Engy and Christine Izo. Another daughter Julie along with his parents and sister Veronica Turk preceded him in death. John has...
Diana M. Kohler
Jun 21, 2013
NORTON---Diana M. Kohler, 64, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. Born in Medina, OH, she had lived for over 30 years in Brunswick and the past 10 in Norton. Diana retired from St. Francis Xavier School after 25 years of service where she was a teacher for grades K-4. She was a member of Prince of Peace...
Peter D. Beck
Jun 19, 2013
BARBERTON---Peter D. Beck, 91, passed away June 19, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Barberton where he was a life resident, Pete retired from PPG Industries with over 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Pete was a proud Marine Corps...
Richard C. Roth
Jun 7, 2013
COPLEY---Richard Roth, 64, passed away June 7, 2013 after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born in Barberton, OH to parents Genevieve and Joseph Roth, Rich comes from a loving family of 8 children. A graduate of Hoban High School 1967 and The University of Akron, BS Accounting 1972, Rich worked in the insurance industry for over 20...
Barbara A. Bako
Jun 5, 2013
BATH TWP.---Barbara A. Bako, 69, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 5, 2013. Born in Cleveland, she had been a Canton resident most of her life and lived the last 15 years in Akron. Barbara was a graduate of Orange High School and Capital University. She was the owner of Barbara Bako antiques and was...
Carol Waldern
Jun 5, 2013
BARBERTON---Carol Waldern, 74, passed away June 5, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Carol was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked Magic City Supply. She loved painting, camping and gardening. Preceded in death by her husband Roger; son Vincent; parents Duane and Ruth Knecht; and brother Raymond; Survivors include her brother Duane (Edna)...
Mary Geraldine Witt
Jun 4, 2013
BARBERTON---Mary Geraldine Witt, 85, passed away June 4, 2013 at Wadsworth Pointe. Geraldine was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 33 years of service. She also worked at St. Augustine Catholic Church as a secretary where she was also a life member. Survivors include her cousins...
Virginia F. Cook
Jun 4, 2013
Virginia F. Cook, 83, passed away June 4, 2013. Born in Hurricane, West Virginia, she had been an area resident most of her life where she worked at Prinz Office Equipment for over 30 years and retired from Costigan's. Virginia's favorite thing was baking for everybody. Preceded in death by her husband Charles L. "Lindy"; parents John...
Vivian Ann Heim
Jun 1, 2013
NEW FRANKLIN -- Vivian A. Heim RN, CRRN, RNCB, 63, passed away June 1, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Canton, Ohio to William and Vivian Mobilian, she was a life resident of Northeast Ohio including Canton, Barberton, Salem, North Canton and the Portage Lakes for the last six years. She worked for Summa...
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....
