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...
Ethel M. Rosio
Nov 1, 2012
BARBERTON---Ethel M. Rosio, 85, passed away November 1, 2012 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Born in Hametown, Ohio, she had been an area resident all her life and was a graduate of Norton High School Class of 1945. She was also member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Ethel loved her family, friends, quilting, puzzles and yard-saling. We...
Marygrace Cameron
Oct 28, 2012
BARBERTON---Marygrace Cameron, 53, passed away October 28, 2012 at her residence. Born in Barberton, she had been an area resident all her life where she was a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1977. She also attended both St. Francis de Sales and St. Augustine Catholic Churches. Preceded in death by her brother Anthony Maurer; Survivors...
Megan Wildroudt
Oct 27, 2012
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Megan Otis Wildroudt on October 27, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Phillip, her 2 1/2 year old daughter Vera, her mother Susan, father Harold, brothers Jason and Michael and sister Nichole, as well as many uncles, aunts and...
Aliece Lorena Hackett
Oct 25, 2012
NORTON---Aliece L. Hackett, 67, passed away October 25, 2012. Born in Akron she had been an area resident all her life where she was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and active in the contemporary choir. Aliece also enjoyed her trips to Myrtle Beach with her husband. Preceded in death by her parents Wilbur and...
Mary C. Pudis
Oct 13, 2012
BARBERTON---Mary C. Pudis (nee Spetich), 86, passed away October 13, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center. Mary was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and a member of the former S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Rosary Society, Domovina Lodge, S.N.P.J. 626 and K.S.K.J. 110. Preceded in...
Leona Panich
Oct 11, 2012
WADSWORTH---Leona Panich, 95, of the Wadsworth/Barberton area passed away Thursday October 11, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late Louis and Julia Zvansky. Leona worked at Sears Dept. store and was a secretary for St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church for many years. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Zarko P. in April...
Michael Krunich
Oct 10, 2012
NORTON---Michael Krunich, 78, passed away October 10, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center with his family by his side. Born in Barberton, Mike was an area resident all his life where he retired from the United States Post Office after 30 years of service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and K.S.K.J. Lodge...
Margaret E. Hilditch
Oct 8, 2012
STOW---Margaret (Marty) E. Hilditch, Age 74, of Stow passed away quietly on October 8, 2012. Margaret was born on June 17, 1938 to the late Norman and Rosalie Field. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hilditch and step-daughter Laura (Hilditch) Ferrell. She is survived by her sisters Arlene and Debbie. Step-children David Hilditch, Dennis...
Thomas E. Bednarik
Sep 23, 2012
Thomas Edward Bednarik, Child of GOD Most High, passed away September 23, 2012 after succumbing to an intense encounter with lung and brain cancer. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Tom was born February 25,1949 and lived his personal and work life in the Wadsworth and Barberton area. He was the son...
