Paul J. Trpka
Mar 4, 2012
BARBERTON---Paul J. Trpka, 88, passed away March 4, 2012. Paul was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from P.P.G. Industries. He was a member of the Barberton Moose Lodge 759, VFW Post 1066 and the Slovene Center. Paul was also a proud Army Veteran having served during WWII. Preceded in death by...
Bernadene M. Ulichney
Mar 3, 2012
BARBERTON---Bernadene M. Ulichney, 65, passed away March 3, 2012. Born in Barberton she lived and worked in Elyria until her retirement. Bernadene was a registered nurse for 30 years and was a Teen Youth Group advisor for six years and also a Girl Scout Leader for four years. She was also an avid reader and was the...
William F. Obreza
Mar 2, 2012
BARBERTON---William F. O'Breza, 84, passed away March 2, 2012. Bill was born in Akron and had been a Barberton most of his life where he retired from Ace Mitchell Bowler's Mart. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Slovene Lodge and Treasurer for many years of the Bowler's Printcraft League. He also enjoyed golfing...
Carol Mae Tibbs
Mar 2, 2012
Carol Mae Tibbs (nee Klever), 68, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2012, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born November 29, 1943 in Cleveland, daughter of the late William and Nelly Klever. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, brother John and infant granddaughter Samantha. She is...
Patrick Joseph Mcardle
Feb 25, 2012
BARBERTON---Patrick J. McArdle, 57, passed away February 25, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. Born in Massillon, he was an area resident most of his life working at JRB Co. Inc. of Akron for 22 years.Preceded in death by parents Harry and Monica McArdle; Patrick is survived by loving wife of 26 years Beverly; son Brandon of Barberton;...
Jerry Lee Rupp
Feb 25, 2012
WADSWORTH---Jerry Lee Rupp, 74, passed away February 25, 2012 from complications of pneumonia with family by his side.Jerry was born and raised in Fayette, OH. He attended Fayette City Schools and as a lifelong learner, he later graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor's of Applied Science and Mathematics in 1982. He lived in the Williams County,...
Mary Elizabeth Lee
Feb 24, 2012
CANAL FULTON---Mary Elizabeth Lee, 83, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2012.
Born in Akron, she had been an area resident all her life where she retired from Kroger Grocery Store after 20 years of service. Mary was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Akron and enjoyed playing cards, baking...
Ann F. Pallija
Feb 15, 2012
BARBERTON---Ann F. Pallija, 90, passed away at home on February 15, 2012 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Barberton on March 20, 1921 to Joseph & Mary Gyuris, she had been an area resident her entire life having worked for the Connie Shop, Marshalls and B&C Industries. Ann was a member of the former Holy Trinity...
Kathryn Ann Fassnacht
Feb 12, 2012
Kathryn Ann Fassnacht, 68, passed away February 12, 2012, with God opening his arms to her in the presence of her husband, daughter and family sparing her more physical suffering. Born in Barberton to Edna and Robert V. Weaver where she had been a life resident graduating from Barberton High School Class of '61. Kay traveled a lot, her...
Beau R Kepler
Feb 10, 2012
BARBERTON---Beau Robert Kepler, 43, died February 10 at his parent's Barberton, Ohio residence. He was born January 17, 1969 in Barberton to John and Irene (Winkler) Kepler who survive him in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Beau was a 1987 graduate of Norton High School, attended Ashland College and transferred to the University of Akron where he played football on...
Jean E. Gardner
Feb 4, 2012
BARBERTON---Jean E. Gardner (Sue) was born to Jim and Grace Hargis in Chicago, IL, and grew up as a Navy brat living all over North America, attending to 13 schools in nine years. Mom died peacefully in her own home and on her own terms, surrounded by several family members. Those who were far away at the...
Shirley Williams Webb
Feb 1, 2012
DOYLESTOWN---Shirley Ann Webb, 72, of Doylestown, left us on February 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Marguerite Sharier; brothers John and Frank Sharier; and sister Precious Margaret. She went to meet each of them along with her oldest son Charles Webb Jr. at the gates of heaven to stand before our Lord and...
Frank F. Milinkovich
Jan 29, 2012
BARBERTON----Frank F. Milinkovich "Chicken Frank", 70, passed away Sunday January 29, 2012. Frank was a lifetime resident of Barberton and retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 30 years of service. Frank had a passion and love for Barberton Sports and recently was inducted into the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame for devoting over 35 years to Barberton Youth Sports...
Helen V Getz
Jan 27, 2012
NORTON---Helen V. Getz, 74, passed away January 27, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center. Helen was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the Norton/Barberton area where she worked at Hills/Ames Dept. Store and also for the Barberton Board of Education. She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church and currently a...
Mary Ann Sigley
Jan 27, 2012
BARBERTON---Mary Ann Sigley, 88, passed away January 27, 2012. Born in Crescent, Ohio, Mary had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she was the co-owner of INM Grocery in Barberton. She was also a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Isaac; brothers Joseph and William Dobos; and...
Roger R Root
Jan 26, 2012
Roger R. Root passed away January 26, 2012, which was also his dad's birthday.
He retired from B&C Machine and was a Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his father Lloyd; Survivors include his son Tim; mother Doris; brothers Dempsey (Pamela) and Gary; and sister Rebecca (Marvin) Rusk. Per his wishes cremation...
Isabella Jeany Garland
Jan 21, 2012
BARBERTON---Isabella J. Garland "Jeany", 52, passed away January 21, 2012. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. Preceded in death by her parents David and Ida Harvey; and granddaughter Nevaeh Garland; Survivors include her loving husband of 35 years Eddie C.; daughter Brittany (Scott) Ervin; son Eric (Shalisa) Garland; grandchildren Eric, Kieghly and...
Juanita J. Zelesnik
Jan 20, 2012
NORTON---Juanita J. Zelesnik, 81, passed away January 20, 2012. Born in Barberton she had be an area resident all her life. Juanita is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Mike; son Ken; daughter Kathy (Jeff) Doherty; grandchildren Aaron (Angela) Weaver, Ben (Cindy) Weaver, Jason (Becky) Zelesnik and Scott (Vicky) Zelesnik; 8 great-grandchildren; brother Jack (Freda)...
Brigitte A. Jones
Jan 20, 2012
BARBERTON----Brigitte A. Jones (nee Ratay), 47, passed away January 20, 2012. Brigitte was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. Preceded in death by her father Thad Ratay; and grandparents Elmer and Margaret McDonald and Frank and Mary Ratay; Survivors include her daughters Gabrielle and Mariah Jones; mother Sandra Ratay; brother Chad (Sonya) Ratay; sister...
Betty Lou Holliday
Jan 16, 2012
BARBERTON---It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty L. Holliday. Betty was born to Art and Lena Hornbrook in Massillon, Ohio. She was a resident of Barberton for over fifty years, but remained a Massillon Tiger at heart. She passed away January 16, 2012 at age 78 in Doylestown after a period of...
