Paul A. Siebel
Jun 26, 2012
CLINTON---Paul A. Siebel, 62, passed away June 26, 2012 at his residence. Born in Hammond, IN and graduated from Evanston Township High School in Evanston, Ill. He had been an area resident for the past 37 years having attended Kent State University. Paul enjoyed trivia, working in the yard, reading, watching baseball as well as playing fantasy...
Rosemary A. Karson
Jun 23, 2012
Rosemary A. Karson, 72, passed away June 23, 2012. Rosemary was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Bank One as a Loan Officer. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Barberton Active Adult Center. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Paul Jr.; children Paul...
Edward J. Zak
Jun 22, 2012
Edward J. Zak Edward J. Zak, 88, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2012 at his residence. Ed was born in Barberton and was an area resident all his life retiring from P.P.G. Chemical Co after 42 years of service. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and the Slovak Catholic Sokols 167....
Shellie Ann Michaels
Jun 21, 2012
BARBERTON---Shellie Ann Michaels (Maag), 54, passed away June 21, 2012 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Shellie was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked at O.K. Cleaners and Blooming Acres. She was an avid grower and gardener and was a good artist. Shellie also had a love of music. Preceded in death by her...
Virgil L. Neal
Jun 20, 2012
BARBERTON---Virgil L. Neal, 68, passed away June 20, 2012 at his residence. Born in Akron, he previously lived in Los Angeles where he worked as a bus driver. Virgil was an area resident most of his life and retired from B & C Machine Co. Preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Mary; brother Bruce; and...
Albert Siladi, Sr
Jun 2, 2012
DOYLESTOWN---Albert Siladi Sr., 77, passed away at his residence on June 2, 2012. Born in Barberton he had been an area resident all his life where he retired from McNeil Machine Company. Preceded in death by his parents George and Frances; brothers George Jr. and Louis and sister Goldie; Survivors include his daughter Gail (Mike) Cotterman; sons...
Mary J. Kozarevich
May 29, 2012
BARBERTON---Mary J. Kozarevich (nee Erzen), 86, passed away May 29, 2012 at Akron General Medical Center. Mary was born on Christmas day in Akron and true to her birth date, was a gift to all who loved her. She was a graduate of Akron South High School and was a Barberton resident most of her life. While...
Ronald E. Blaisdell
May 17, 2012
Our beloved Ronald E. Blaisdell went home to be with the Lord God and Jesus on May 17, 2012 after a short illness. Ronald was a born again Christian. Per his wishes private burial will take place.
Margaret Ann Eckert
May 16, 2012
BARBERTON---Margaret Ann Eckert, 94, passed away May 16, 2012 at Sumner on Ridgewood. Born in Akron she had been a life resident of Barberton where she was a graduate of Barberton High School. She also attended the University of Akron and Hammel Business College. She enjoyed golfing, playing bridge and her trips to Florida. Margaret was also...
Charlotte R. Thomas
May 12, 2012
PORTAGE LAKES---Charlotte R. Thomas (nee Burke), 82, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 12, 2012. She was born in Akron was she was an area resident her entire life and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 13 years of service. Charlotte was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Barberton where she was...
Mary J. Dinuzzio
May 5, 2012
BARBERTON---Mary J. Dinuzzio, 89, passed away May 5, 2012. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey she had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she worked at Ohio Brass and Belgrade Gardens. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and loved all animals and spending time with her family. Mary always...
Sarah L. Klusti
May 3, 2012
BARBERTON---Sarah "Midge" L. Klusti , 94, passed away May 3, 2012 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Medina she had been a Barberton resident all her life, where she was the owner/operator of the Wonder Bar for 22 years. Midge was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the First Hungarian Benefit Society. Preceded in...
Donald J. Welker
Apr 29, 2012
Donald J. Welker, 86, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2012. Born in Akron, he was the son of the late Hazel and Harold Welker. Don was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a retiree of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Preceded in death by his wife Mary; he is...
Shelby J. Dulaney
Apr 28, 2012
BARBERTON---Shelby J. Dulaney, 71, passed away April 28, 2012. Born in Charleston, WV, Shelby was an area resident all her life. Preceded in death by her husband Winfield; Survivors include her sons Ron (Candy) Miller and John (Penny) Miller; daughter Sherry (Rocky) Lane; 8 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral...
Margaret T. Crosky
Apr 25, 2012
BARBERTON---Margaret T. Crosky, 90, passed away April 25, 2012. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and previously worked at Isaly's and also Macko's Motel. Margaret enjoyed traveling to visit family and camping. Preceded in death by her husband Walter; and daughter Patricia; and great-grandson Kennedy Michael Dias; Margaret is survived by her...
Richard E. Steiner
Apr 22, 2012
BARBERTON---Richard E. Steiner, 87, passed away April 22, 2012. Rich was born in Doylestown to the late Joseph and Mary (Petit) Steiner. He was a proud Army veteran having served during WWII in the 25th Infantry Division, 90th field artillery in the Philippines and New Guinea, earning three Bronze Stars, while in the South Pacific 1943-1946. Rich...
Donald E. Williams
Apr 20, 2012
BARBERTON---Donald E. Williams, 73, passed away April 20, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the Barberton-Norton area. Donald was employed with P.P.G. Chemical Co. for 18 yrs. as a boiler maker, then with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as a machine repairman for 30...
Olga R. Harris
Apr 18, 2012
CLINTON---The most wonderful loving mother Olga Harris, 87, passed away April 18, 2012 and went to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Lee Harris after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron she had been a Clinton area resident most of her life. Olga was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple where she was a...
Michael S. Laughman
Apr 4, 2012
BARBERTON---Michael S. Laughman, 54, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2012. Born in Akron he was a Barberton resident all his life where he worked at B & C Research and the Barberton Herald. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Joann Laughman; Survivors include his daughter Michelle Laughman of Akron; grandson Landon; brothers Paul (Shelly)...
Helen P. Yurko
Mar 30, 2012
BARBERTON--Helen Pauline Yurko, 81 passed away March 30, 2012 at Lorantffy Care Center in Copley. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was employed with Coastal Tank Lines in Richfield, OH for 18 years as an Executive secretary, retiring in 1983. She was a 1949 Barberton High School graduate. She was a...
