Ileane C. Spoonster
Aug 30, 2012
BARBERTON---Ileane C. Spoonster, 90, passed away August 30, 2012 at Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. Ileane was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired as an accountant with Gerald Baughman CPA. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister and participated in the Holy Hour program for over...
Paul J. Judge
Aug 28, 2012
Paul "Pug" Judge, 67, passed away August 28, 2012. Born in Barberton he was a life resident having retired from Advertising Ideas after 30 years of service. Paul enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Preceded in death by his parents Paul Judge and Christine Rafferty and brother Terry Judge; Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Polly; daughters...
Richard A. Seifert
Aug 28, 2012
BARBERTON---Richard Arthur Seifert, 86, of Barberton, Ohio crossed over into the loving arms of God on August 28, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of the city of Barberton and married the love of his life Margaret (Ligas) Seifert on June 19th, 1954. He worked for Babcock and Wilcox for 43 years, where he last worked in...
John W. Honaker
Aug 27, 2012
John W. Honaker 58, of Rittman, formerly of Newark, Delaware, peacefully passed away on August 27, 2012 with his family closely by his side. He is survived by his fiancAC.' Teresa M. Semonelle and their three children Morgan, Taylor and Gaven; best friend and closest nephew Charles (Chas) Honaker; sisters Lynette (Josh) Brown and Carol (Steve) Gibson;...
Michael J. Ketterer, Jr
Aug 25, 2012
BARBERTON---Michael J. Ketterer, Jr., 70, passed away on August 25th, 2012 due to complications from a stroke. Mike was born in Yugoslavia and he came to this country with his parents and brother, John, as a young boy. Anyone who met Mike was surprised to learn he wasn't born here because he didn't have any...
Mark R. Norman
Aug 7, 2012
BARBERTON---Mark R. Norman, 60, died unexpectedly on Aug 7, 2012 at his residence. Born in Akron he was a Barberton resident all his life where he worked for many years at the Barberton McDonald's. He was also an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara D. Norman and his grandparents. He is...
Sally J. Lukats
Aug 6, 2012
NORTON---Sally J. Lukats, 79, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 6, 2012. Sally was born in Wadsworth and was an area all her life where she retired as Director of Nursing at Pleasant View Health Care Center. She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church where she was active in the Rosary Society....
Stanley E. Guysick
Aug 3, 2012
BARBERTON---Stanley E. Guysick, 65, passed away August 3, 2012 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Stan was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the K Company Inc. with over 20 years of service. He was also a proud Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by...
Jesse E. Baughman
Aug 2, 2012
Jesse E. Baughman, 76, passed away August 2, 2012 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Barberton, he spent his teen years in Port Washington, OH before entering the military. After his military service he returned to the Barberton/Akron area where he worked for General Metals Powder Co. and retired after 38 years. Jesse was a proud Air...
Cecelia T. Danko
Aug 2, 2012
NORTON---Cecelia T. Danko, 81, entered into heaven on Aug 2, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Barberton to the late Sophie and Theodore Lysiak. Cecelia was lifetime resident of the Barberton/Norton area where she raised her nine children. She was a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church...
Charles E. Hart
Jul 25, 2012
NORTON---Charles E. Hart, 68, passed away July 25, 2012. Charles was born in Barberton and was an area resident all his life where he retired from Brown-Graves Lumber Co. after 31 years of service. He was a member of East Liberty Outreach Church in Green where he was a Deacon. He was also a member of Teamsters...
Helen L. Blosser
Jul 23, 2012
An Angel whispered take my hand and come with me you're work here is done...Helen Kessinger Blosser passed away with her two children by her side late Monday night, July 23, 2012. She was born in the small town of Dorthan, WV on September 15, 1931 to loving parents Henry and Pearl. She was the third child...
Anthony F. Mihelic
Jul 19, 2012
NORTON---Anthony "Tony" F. Mihelic, 89, passed away July 19, 2012 at Emeritus at Camelot Place in Medina. Born in Sherman, Ohio, Tony was a Norton resident all his life where he retired from P.P.G. Industries after 40 years of service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Norton, past-president of Columbia Athletic Assoc.,...
Richard L. Black
Jul 16, 2012
BARBERTON---Richard L. Black, 65, passed away July 16, 2012. He was a life resident of Barberton, worked for Nichols Cleaners and was a member of VFW 1066. Richard was a proud Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Survivors include his brother Billy Black; and sisters Shirley Moore and Guyla (Bud) Williams. Cremation has taken place....
Randy Lee Byers
Jul 15, 2012
BARBERTON---Randy Lee Byers, 51, passed away July 15, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and an Air Force Veteran.
Preceded in death by his father Paul "Pete"; Survivors include his mother Betty of Barberton; daughter Amber of Coventry;...
Anna Vargo Rabatin
Jul 9, 2012
BARBERTON---Anna Rabatin, 93, passed away July 9, 2012 at her residence. Anna was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked for the Barberton City Schools. She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she volunteered for many years. She was also a member of the Hungarian Club. Preceded in...
Joseph E. Yakimick
Jul 5, 2012
BARBERTON -- Joseph E. Yakimick, 87, passed away July 5, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Connells-ville, Pa., he had been a Barberton resident most of his life, retiring from the Ohio Brass Co. in 1984 after 36 years of service. Joe was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, past...
Leonard J. Crookston
Jul 4, 2012
NEW FRANKLIN---Leonard John Crookston, 77, left behind a legacy of life on Independence Day, July 4, 2012, passing away at his home after a lengthy illness. Born on George Washington's birthday, February 22, 1935, in Kenmore, OH, he was passionate about his faith, country, garden, and family-especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Evelyn D Hollenbaugh
Jun 30, 2012
PORT ORANGE, FL---Evelyn D. Hollenbaugh, 92, passed away June 30, 2012 at the Harbor Oaks Elderly Care Home in Port Orange, FL. Born in Barberton she had been an area resident most of her life having lived the past 20 years in Florida. Evelyn retired from the Barberton Police Dept. in 1984 after 26 years of service...
Betty L. Frankovich
Jun 27, 2012
Our hearts are forever imprinted with your memory.
BARBERTON---Betty Lamarr Stenger Frankovich passed away on June 27, 2012 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. She was born on June 30, 1926 to Lester and Anna and had been a resident of Barberton for over 85 years. She graduated from Barberton High School. She was a...
