Edward R. Kozarevic
Aug 24, 2024
Edward R. Kozarevic, 84, passed away August 24, 2024. Ed was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the Barberton and Doylestown area. He retired as the Director of the Akron Bureau of Worker's Comp. Ed enjoyed trips to the casinos, his horses, his 1965 Bonneville Convertible and his Can-Am Motorcycle. He also...
Monica M. (Moritz) Kindel
Aug 23, 2024
Monica M. Kindel, nee (Moritz), passed away August 23, 2024.
Monica was born in Barberton where she was a lifelong resident and retired from Albert Screen Print. She was a member of Prine of Peace Catholic Church, loved watching her son David play sports and all Barberton Sports. She was a avid Cleveland Indians and...
Diana Lee (Jones) Richardson
Aug 23, 2024
Diana L. Richardson of Barberton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024. She is survived by husband Garry R. Richardson of Barberton, stepson Garry D. Richardson of Oklahoma City, grandson Garry S. Richardson of Florida, sister Bobbie (Leroy) of Naples Florida, and brother Robert (Rebecka) of Dayton, Ohio. As per her wishes, cremation has...
Kenneth L. Schwenning
Aug 21, 2024
Kenneth L. Schwenning, of Norton, Ohio, passed away on 8/21/24 at the age of 79. Born in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Emma Schwenning. Ken was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, and he served his country with honor and bravery. After leaving the army with an honorable discharge, Ken worked in the polymer...
John T. Geig
Aug 16, 2024
John “Papa John” Geig, 61, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1963 in Akron, Ohio.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a successful businessman who owned Geig’s Homecare Appliance for over 40 years. John loved spending...
Robert R. Fisk
Aug 16, 2024
“Bob, Dad/Pop, Poppy, Uncle Bob/Bobby” passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 80. Bob dedicated his life to his family and providing for them. His family’s needs were a priority for him. He found immense joy in his five granddaughters and served as their personal chauffer for many years. Bob proudly served in...
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),...
