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...
Carl V. Wunderle , Jr
Mar 26, 2012
Carl V. Wunderle Jr., 82, passed away March 26, 2012 at the Hospice of Medina County. Born in Cleveland, he grew up in Kent where he graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School. He then lived in Ravenna for 25 years and retired to Port Clinton, OH. Carl retired from Ohio Edison after 41 years of service as...
George W. Kozarevic
Mar 20, 2012
DOYLESTOWN---George W. Kozarevic 75, passed away March 20, 2012 at Summa Barberton Hospital. George was born in Barberton and lived in various cities throughout the country and more recently lived in Las Vegas. He retired from SCM Corporation after 40 plus years of service and moved back to the area residing in Doylestown. He was a graduate...
Camilla Heim
Mar 17, 2012
CANTON---M. Camilla Heim 99, passed away March 17, 2012 at House of Loreto, in Canton, Ohio. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital as a Registered Nurse after 32 years of service. She was a 1944 graduate of St. Thomas Hospital Nursing School, and a member of...
Kurt A. Kurilko
Mar 10, 2012
Barberton- Kurt A. Kurilko, 57 passed away March 10, 2012 at Summa Akron City Hospital after a lengthy illness. Kurt was born in Franklin, PA. to Mary and Albert Kurilko. Preceded in death by mother, Mary and grandparents Michael and Mary Kurilko, and William and Mary Coupe. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Pamela...
Michael V. Vargo
Mar 8, 2012
BARBERTON---Michael V. Vargo, 85, passed away March 8, 2012 at Centerburg Pointe Nursing Home in Centerburg, OH. Born in Barberton, he had been an area resident all of his life where he retired from the East Ohio Gas Company in 1987 after 35 years of service. Michael was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and a proud...
John P. Werner, Sr
Mar 7, 2012
BARBERTON---John P. Werner Sr., 84, passed away March 7, 2012. John was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and Graduate of the University of Akron. While at Akron he was a member of TKE and the U of A Band. He worked as a stockbroker at Paine Webber Jackson and Curtis and moved to...
Rudolph A. Tholt
Mar 6, 2012
BARBERTON--- Rudolph A. Tholt, D.D.S, 92, passed away March 6, 2012 Born in Barberton he was a life resident of the Barberton and Akron area where he practiced dentistry for 38 years. He was a member of the former S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Slovak Catholic Sokols 167. Dr. Tholt was also a proud...
