Maryanne (Gerbetz) Osolin
Aug 13, 2024
Maryanne Osolin (nee Gerbetz), 89, passed away August 13, 2024.
Maryanne was born in Barberton and was an area resident all her life. She retired from the Akron Public Schools as an Aide after 20 years of service. Maryanne was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Domovina Lodge, LCBA, was an avid...
Donald Leo Bank
Aug 3, 2024
Donald Leo Bank, 87, of Copley, Ohio was called to his heavenly home on August 3rd, 2024.
Don was born in the small coal mining town of Bear Run, Pennsylvania. His father, John Bank was killed in a mining accident when Don was 6 years old. Shortly after the mine cave-in, Don’s mother Susan and...
Donald "Donny" J. Ruther Jr.
Aug 3, 2024
Donald (Donny) James Ruther Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald (Donny) Ruther Jr, who was taken from us too soon at the age of 56. Donny was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and unforgettable presence in our lives. Donny left us peacefully on August 3, 2024,...
Vicky (Dewaal) Bhe
Jul 30, 2024
Vicky Bhe, 88, passed away July 30, 2024.
Vicky was born in Surabaya, Indonesia and immigrated to the US in 1969. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Oma and friend to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Kian Ho Bhe. Vicky will be...
Mary F. (Hite) Zupic
Jul 29, 2024
Heaven welcomed home it’s most cantankerous angel, Mary F. Zupic on July 29, 2024.
Mary was born in Barberton on November 2, 1924. She was one of 8 children born to Valentine and Cecelia (Hete) Hite. Mary was preceded in her departure by her parents, siblings and son-in-law Mike Gay. She was met by the...
Carol R. (Dies) Mckinnon
Jul 29, 2024
Carol R. McKinnon (nee Dies) (Bennett, Conrad), 72, passed away July 29, 2024.
She made God Laugh by telling him her plan.
Carol was preceded in death by parents Bill and Netta Dies and brother John. She is survived by cherished husband, Bill; children she is so proud of Dan (Sarah) and Katie;...
Fr. Deacon Eugene M. Senderak
Jul 25, 2024
Father Deacon Eugene M. Senderak, 78, passed away July 25, 2024 due to a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
Deacon Eugene was born on January 3, 1946 to Eugene and Mary Senderak of Barberton. He was a 1964 graduate of Barberton High School, studied at the University of Akron as well as graduated from the...
Donna Jean (Decasper) Houk
Jul 24, 2024
Donna J. Houk (nee DeCasper), born July 27, 1931, passed peacefully on July 24, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Dominic and Anna DeCasper, husband Bill, brother Don, and sons Ed and Bill (Willy). Born and raised in Massillon, Ohio, she moved to Barberton when she married Bill...
Robert M. Parsons
Jul 23, 2024
Robert Michael Parsons, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully, July 23, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Luther Parsons of East Liverpool, Ohio. He is survived his loving wife, Ginger Parsons of Canal Fulton, Ohio; and sister Rose Carson of East Liverpool, Ohio. Also, his children: Rob...
Joseph C. Carlucci
Jul 19, 2024
Joe Carlucci, 82, of Barberton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 19, 2024. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio to James and Helen Carlucci. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1959. He then attended the University of Akron, where he was a member of the Zips football team and earned his Bachelor of...
Jessica Ann Childers
Jul 10, 2024
Jessica Ann Childers, age 42; passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024. Jessica loved watching football and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns. She loved her family and always made a positive impact on those around her, especially her daughter Aubrey, who was her pride and joy.
She was loved and is greatly...
Theresa "Terri" (Macko) Leporis
Jul 10, 2024
Terri Leporis passed away on July 10, 2024. Terri leaves behind sons, Tony (Aimee), Rick and Bill (Michelle); grandchildren, Austin (Talitha), Colin, Molly, Gavin, Camille and Maggie. She also leaves behind sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Per Terri’s wishes cremation has taken place. Donations can be made to your favorite charity.
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Stephen Frank Charlson
Jun 28, 2024
Stephen Frank Charlson, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024. Steve was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 30, 1943 to Frank and Marjorie (Holzgrafe) Charlson. Steve was a dedicated and loyal husband who openly showed his love in unparalleled ways to his sweet wife of 59 years, Jo Marie (Wolf) Charlson. Steve always loved...
Gary D. Griffiths
Jun 24, 2024
Gary Douglas Griffiths passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2024 at the age of 75. He was born in Warrensville Hts Ohio to the late Windsor “Bud” and Betty Griffiths. Gary was a proud graduate of Cleveland State University. He loved spending time at his nieces house with her goldendoodles. Gary is survived by his brother Randy Griffiths (Laverne),...
Robert T. Romberger
Jun 23, 2024
Robert “Bob” Romberger, age 70, passed away on June 23, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Bob was a Vietnam army veteran who retired after 21 years of service. Following his military service, he owned and operated a trucking company. Bob’s passion was boating and owned many over his life. Bob belonged to the Akron Yacht Club and...
Tara A. (Cimorell) Lamm
Jun 22, 2024
Tara A. (Cimorell) Lamm, age 69, a resident of Concord Township., Ohio passed away unexpectedly early in the morning on Saturday, June 22, surrounded by her loving husband Jerry, daughter Kristie Dixon and son John Lamm.
Born February 14, 1955, in Ashtabula, Tara was the daughter of Victor and Rita (DiMare) Cimorell. A 1973 graduate...
Kathleen J. (Grochowsky) Foley
Jun 22, 2024
Kathleen J. Foley (nee Grochowsky), 70, passed away June 22, 2024 with her family by her side. Kathy was born in Barberton on September 11th, 1953. She was a 1972 graduate of Barberton High School. She met the love of her life, Kevin, shortly after graduation and they were married on September 10th, 1977. She resided in...
Betty S. Delorenzo
Jun 21, 2024
Betty S. DeLorenzo, 77, passed away on June 21, 2024.
She was born on June 4, 1947 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Steve Newberry and Eva M. Newberry Spencer (Hudson).
Betty retired from PPG Industries after 49 years of service and was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
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Theresa M. Miller
Jun 16, 2024
Theresa M. Miller, 73, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2024.
Theresa was born December 18. 1950 to Burdette and Marie Miller. She worked at the Babcock and Wilcox Co. for 22 years, London’s Candy, First Energy and retired from the Summit County Adult Probation Dept.
She was a devout catholic and made...
Dolores F. Witkowski
Jun 13, 2024
Dolores F. Witkowski, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, in Akron, OH. She was born March 19, 1925 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Ceranska) Nowak.
A lifelong resident of the Buffalo, NY area, she lived her final years in Akron, OH. During her high school years she...
