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.

Vivian J. Ligas

Vivian J. Ligas

Nov 25, 2011

Vivian J. Ligas, 83, began a new journey on November 25, 2011. A lifetime resident of Barberton and member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Vivian was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was and will always be remembered as a woman of great strength. Through her unconditional love, faith and dedication, Vivian led by...

Loretta L. Mackey

Loretta L. Mackey

Nov 25, 2011

BARBERTON---Loretta L. Mackey passed away November 25, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. She was born in 1916 in Barberton where she was a resident most of her life and a devout member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Loretta was a Holy Hour Program captain for 38 years and was also an accomplished pianist. Most of all she...

Jennie A. Penko

Jennie A. Penko

Nov 24, 2011

Jennie A. Penko, 98, passed away November 24, 2011 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Jennie was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and S.D.Z #28 American Mutual Life Assoc. Preceded in death by her husband Jacob; and son Jack; Survivors include her son James T....

Jay A. Bako

Jay A. Bako

Nov 23, 2011

Jay A. Bako, 73, passed away peacefully November 23, 2011 at his residence. Born in Barberton, Jay was an area resident most of his life living in Canton for 28 years and the past 13 years in Akron and retired from the Timken Co. as the Director of Marketing for the Steel Division after 31 years of...

Anita L. Jacksits

Anita L. Jacksits

Nov 22, 2011

NORTON---Anita L. Jacksits, 66, passed away November 22, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Akron, she had been a resident of the Barberton/Norton area all her life where she retired from Wachovia Securities. Anita was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Norton where she was a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the St....

Reverend Carl Ciprian

Reverend Carl Ciprian

Nov 21, 2011

Rev. Fr. Carl A. Ciprian, 78, passed away November 21, 2011 at Holy Family Home in Parma. Fr. Carl was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Anthony and Domenica (nee Grassano) Ciprian. He was educated at St. Anthony Elementary School in Canton, Central Catholic High School in Canton, Athenaeum of Ohio College (St. Gregory/St. Mary Seminary)...

Wilma L. Singleton

Wilma L. Singleton

Nov 21, 2011

Wilma L. Singleton, 64, passed away on November 21, 2011 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron.

Survivors include her husband Roy; and daughter Tina Pallone and son William Stewart.

Private Family Services have taken place.

Margaret J. Paolano

Margaret J. Paolano

Nov 20, 2011

CLINTON----Margaret (Marge) J. Paolano, nee (Santilli), 95, passed away November 20, 2011 at the Smithville-Western Care Center. Margaret was born in Akron and attended the Cleveland Floral School. She was a resident of Clinton most of her life where she was a member of the former St. George Catholic Church and currently a member of St. Francis...

Bernice J. Adams

Bernice J. Adams

Nov 17, 2011

BARBERTON---Bernice J. Adams, 87, passed away peacefully November 17, 2011 at her residence. Born in Nelsonville, OH, she had been a Barberton area resident most of her life. Bernice was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Doylestown. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond R.; son Richard L. and infant daughter Randee; Survivors include her...

John E. Nerone

John E. Nerone

Nov 15, 2011

John E. Nerone, 89, passed away November 15, 2011. Private Family Services are being held for the family with Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Hazel M. Mckee

Hazel M. Mckee

Nov 15, 2011

BARBERTON---Hazel M. (Davies) McKee, 94, passed away November 15, 2011 at the Magnolia Village Retirement Community in Wadsworth, OH. Born in Barberton she had been an area resident all of her life graduating from Kenmore High School. Hazel was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Marshallville, OH and was very active in Curves. Preceded in...

Elaine Mae Cipar

Elaine Mae Cipar

Nov 14, 2011

Norton---Elaine Mae Cipar, 80, passed on November 14, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong area resident. Elaine was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where she belonged to St. Anne's and the Altar and Rosary Societies. She was a current member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and also...

Robert J. Buchanan

Robert J. Buchanan

Nov 14, 2011

BARBERTON---Robert J. Buchanan, 89, passed away November 14, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Robert was born in Barberton where he was a proud lifelong resident graduating from Barberton High School January Class of 1940 and retired from B.F. Goodrich after 41 years of service. Bob was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he was...

Dr. George Blind

Dr. George Blind

Nov 10, 2011

NORTON---Dr. George Robert Blind, 83, passed away peacefully November 10, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. Born in New Philadelphia, OH, he was an area resident all his life where he retired after 38 years as the founder and owner of the Barberton Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Blind was also one of the founders of the Metropolitan Veterinary...

Mary Jane Baginski

Mary Jane Baginski

Nov 9, 2011

BARBERTON---Mary Jane Baginski, 90, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 9, 2011.Born in Ellsworth, PA, she had been an area resident for over 50 years where she retired from Yoder Bros. after 30 years of service. She was a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where she was active in St....

Eva C. Boros

Eva C. Boros

Nov 9, 2011

BARBERTON---Eva C. Borsos, 80, passed away November 9, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. Born in Kenmore, she was an area resident all her life where she retired after many years from the Akron Public School System as a Transportation Administrator. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Barberton, where she was active in...

Helen E. Gergye

Helen E. Gergye

Nov 6, 2011

GREEN---Helen E. Gergye, 82, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2011. Born in Crystal Falls, Michigan, she had had been a resident of Barberton and Green most of her life. Helen was a member of First Lutheran Church of Barberton where she was a member of the Choir, Quilting Group, Altar Guild and Lutheran Church Women. She had a...

Ralph M. Scott

Ralph M. Scott

Nov 2, 2011

BARBERTON---Ralph M. Scott, 63, passed away November 2, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana he had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from the Babcock & Wilcox Co. after 43 years of service. Ralph was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Akron and Firestone VFW Post 3383....

Debra A. Bernard

Debra A. Bernard

Oct 28, 2011

BARBERTON---Debra A. Bernard, 51, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2011 after a brave six month battle with brain cancer. Deb was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1978, Ashland University where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and...

Esther F. Troutman

Esther F. Troutman

Oct 20, 2011

BARBERTON---Esther F. Troutman, 95, passed away October 20, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in New Floodwood, OH she had been a life resident of Barberton. Esther loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Cecil C.; grandson Marc Ross and son-in-law Arthur Jones, Esther was also the last living of...

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