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.

Anne F. Glancy

Anne F. Glancy

Sep 21, 2012

BARBERTON---Anne F. Glancy, 95, passed away September 21, 2012 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Anne was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was a member of St. Monica's Altar Society and the Holy Hour Program. Preceded in death by her husband Manus; son Michael;...

Karen M. Speck

Karen M. Speck

Sep 17, 2012

BARBERTON---Karen Speck (nee Conrad), 58, passed away September 17th after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. She was a life long resident of Barberton and surrounded by family and friends in life and in death. She displayed remarkable courage and perseverance during her illness. "I fought the good fight and ran the good race..." She was...

Mary Madeline White

Mary Madeline White

Sep 16, 2012

Mary Madeline White, 96, past away September 16, 2012, on what would have been the 73rd wedding anniversary to John T. White. She is preceded in death by her husband John "Jack" White; infant son and daughter Terrance and Mary Francis; son Thomas White; son-in-law Omher Macmanus and grandson Jeff White. Mary was born in 1916 in...

Steven M. Nixon

Steven M. Nixon

Aug 30, 2012

BARBERTON---Steven M. Nixon, 39, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2012. Steven was born in Akron and was a life resident of Barberton where he graduated from Barberton High School in 1992. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his girls. Preceded in death by his father Charles W.; survivors include his daughters Cora, Alexandria, Trenity and Kyla;...

Ileane C. Spoonster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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