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...
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...
