Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio
The obituaries in the Summit County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Barberton, Ohio's history and identity.
Helen Mae Miller
Dec 17, 2012
Helen M. Miller, 88, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012 at Gaslite Villa in Jackson Twp. Born in Columbiana, OH where she lived for 59 years, Helen spent 23 years in Barberton and the past 5 at Gaslite Villa. Helen was a graduate of Columbiana High School Class of '42 and was a member of the Columbiana...
Mary Louise Steiner
Dec 10, 2012
BARBERTON---Mary Louise (Resek) Steiner passed into the arms of God on December 10, 2012. Mary was born in Lorain, Ohio on April 28th, 1921 to Anna (Telaha) and Joseph Resek. After graduating from Sullivan High School, Mary went to work at the Rittman Boxboard. When the war in Europe ended in 1945 and the troops returned home...
George P. Gombasky
Dec 7, 2012
BARBERTON---George P. Gombasky, 92, passed away December 7, 2012. Born in Barberton, he was an area resident all his life where he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. as an inspector. George was also a proud Army Veteran having served during WWII. Preceded in death by sisters Mildred, Annie and Helen' and brothers Frank, Paul and...
Jon A. Ashley
Dec 6, 2012
ASHTABULA----Jon A. Ashley, age 59, a resident of Ashtabula passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic. Jon was born July 1, 1953 in Ashtabula to Ann (Heflin) and Solomon Ashley and was a 1971 graduate of Ashtabula High School. He married Diane (Lamm) Silva on July 17, 1999 in Ashtabula. Jon retired...
Ann Ranomer
Dec 4, 2012
BARBERTON---Ann Ranomer (nee Margo), 92, passed away December 4, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center. Born in Kenmore, she had been an area resident all her life where she retired from Polsky's Department Store. Preceded in death by her husband Sam; sisters Lydia, Florence, Mary and Kaye; and brothers Joe and Pete; Survivors include her son and...
Frankie Spetich
Dec 4, 2012
BARBERTON---Frankie L. Spetich, 88, passed away December 4, 2012 at Summa Barberton Hospital after a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Barberton, for the past 60 years he assumed the role of "Barberton's Polka King" as well as that of musician, bandleader, entertainer, songwriter, radio personality, teacher and promoter of his beloved Slovenian heritage. Through his music...
Mary Ellen Mcdonald
Dec 2, 2012
Mary Ellen McDonald, 74, passed away December 2, 2012 at her residence. Born in Harrisburg, PA she had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she worked for Securitas as a security guard for San-Cap Abrasives. Mary is survived by her daughter Charisse Savier; sons Kevin, Rich, and Charlie Pitz; brothers Dan and David Critchfield....
Mildred J. Glunt
Nov 30, 2012
BARBERTON---Mildred Glunt, 97, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012, with her brother Peter by her side. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna Dutka (nee Razga); sisters, Anna Pokopac and Helen Danko; and brothers, Steven, Andrew and John. She leaves behind her daughters Judy (Larry) McKinney, Janet Glunt (Mike Hodgen); grandsons Jack McKinney...
Lucina A. Roth
Nov 29, 2012
BARBERTON---Lucina Roth, passed away on November 29, 2012 at the age of 82. Lucina was born in Bayonne, New Jersey and lived most of her life in Barberton where she graduated from Barberton High School and Notre Dame College of Cleveland with a degree in Mathematics and Engineering. Lucina retired from Babcock and Wilcox with 35 years...
William A. Stopar, Sr
Nov 25, 2012
William A. Stopar, Sr. (Bill), of Norton, Ohio, passed away on November 25, 2012. He was born on December 19th, 1926 in Barberton to Frances (Poje) and John Stopar. A graduate of Barberton High School, Bill served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Seiberling Tire in Barberton after 30 years of service...
Nicholas Lee Kaiser
Nov 18, 2012
BARBERTON---Nicholas Lee Kaiser, 48, of Barberton passed away November 18, 2012 surrounded by his family. He joined his Mother, Patricia Kaiser, as our angel. Nick was a 1982 graduate of Barberton High School and was an incredible baseball pitcher, 1st baseman, and drummer. He was a man of many loves including sports, music, muscle cars, cooking, and...
Stephen E. Beney
Nov 15, 2012
DUNEDIN, FL---Stephen E. Beney, 82, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2012. Steve was born in Barberton where he retired from the Barberton/Norton Post Office after 37 years of service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, P.R.C.U Lodge 977, the VFW and Norton Volunteer Fire Department. Steve was also a proud Army veteran...
Ruth Elizabeth Kallai
Nov 14, 2012
Ruth Elizabeth Kallai, 90, joined our Lord and Savior in Heaven on November 14, 2012. Born in Barberton, Ohio, Ruth lived in the Barberton area all of her life. She dedicated her life to raising her ten children and serving her husband of 44 years, George Kallai, whom preceded her in death October of 1984. Ruth is...
Dolores S. Krizay
Nov 13, 2012
DOYLESTOWN---Dolores S. "Dee" Krizay, 82, passed away November 13, 2012. Dee was born in Barberton where she spent 47 years and resided in Doylestown the last 35 years. She retired from First Merit Bank after 20 years of service. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, S.N.P.J. 626, K.S.K.J. 110, Domovina Lodge and the...
Frances H. Momchilov
Nov 11, 2012
BARBERTON---Frances (Zakraysek) Momchilov, 98, a Barberton native, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, and is at peace. For 42 years, Frances and her husband, the late Eli Momchilov, worked side-by-side, along with many family members, at Momchilov's Meat Market on South Second Street in Barberton. Their turn-of-the-century country store with its hickory smokehouse became famous for the...
Mildred Antonson
Nov 10, 2012
Mildred Antonson (nee Clark) Mildred Antonson, 90, of Port Orange, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late David W. and Jennie Clark. Mildred is survived by her husband Kenneth; son Daniel (Terri); daughter Darleen (Louis) Weinsheimer; grandson Michael (Suzanne) Weinsheimer and Amy Weinsheimer. Funeral Service will be held...
Camilla M. Gnap
Nov 10, 2012
BARBERTON---Camilla M. Gnap, 87, passed away November 10, 2012. Camilla was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Ideal Drapery and was the owner of the Crosstown Inn. She also worked at Coventry Wares where she painted figurines. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where she was active...
Jacqueline M. Simpson
Nov 8, 2012
BARBERTON---Jacqueline M. Simpson, 24, passed away November 8, 2012. Life demanded more than what she could give. She is survived by her father Daniel Simpson; mother Theresa Shumacher Simpson; stepmother Cheryl Simpson; brother Stephen Simpson; daughter Alixendria M. Street; step sisters Andrea Burk and Christie Harris; grandparents Karen and Paul Reed and many more aunts, uncles and...
Alex J. Harr
Nov 5, 2012
CUYAHOGA FALLS---Alex J. Harr, 14, passed away on November 5, 2012. Alex was born in Cuyahoga Falls where he attended Roberts Middle School. He had a great passion for football and baseball as well as other outdoor activities. He was a good student and was liked and will be missed by everybody. Survivors include his mother Denielle...
Robert E. Hackenberg
Nov 4, 2012
BARBERTON---Robert E. Hackenberg "Bob", 69, went home to be with his Lord on November 4, 2012. Born in Barberton he was an area resident most of his life where he worked at Ohio Brass. He was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Norton where he served as a Deacon. Bob was also a member of...
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