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...
Gary M. Chastman
Jan 7, 2012
NORTON---Gary M. Chastman, 67, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2012. Gary was born in Barberton and was an area resident all his life where he was a sandblaster for many years. Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Roberta L.; children Michael Chastman, Yvette Conrad, Keith Davidson, Gary Chastman and Tanya Chastman; and four grandchildren....
Helen A. Mcgrady
Jan 2, 2012
COVENTRY TWP---Helen A. McGrady, 94, passed away January 2, 2012. Born in Barberton she had been an area resident all her life where she was a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barberton and the St. Therese Society. Preceded in death by her husband Richard; Survivors include her daughters Helen (Dwayne) Villers, Kathryn (Harold)...
Mr. Calvin Cunningham, Jr
Dec 30, 2011
NORTON---Calvin C. Cunningham Jr., 64, went home to be in the arms of his Loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2011. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He would do anything for anyone and would give you the shirt off his back. Cal was always happy to help those in...
Josephine E. Dombroski
Dec 27, 2011
BARBERTON---Josephine E. Dombroski, 98, passed away December 27, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband Edward in 1977 and son Walter in 2007; Survivors include her daughters Monica (Charles) Newell and Bonnie (John) Darlak; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and brother Stanley Meyers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December...
Audrey A. Cunningham
Dec 25, 2011
NORTON---Audrey A. Cunningham, 84, went home to be with the love of her life, her husband Calvin Sr. on December 25, 2011. Born in Barberton she was an area resident all her life where she retired from the Norton Acme. She was a graduate of Barberton High School and attended St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. Preceded in...
Glenn A. Mitchell
Dec 25, 2011
NORTON---Glenn Abraham Mitchell, 81, went to his eternal home on December 25, 2011. He was born in Barberton to Clayton and Mabel (Oplinger) Mitchell. Survivors include his wife Jacqueline (nee Kline); sons Douglas (Barbara) and Stephen (Kathryn); daughter Rebecca Mullenix; grandchildren Joshua (Carol), Daniel and Ben (Dayna) Mitchell, Nathan (Irene) and Diana Mullenix and Bethany (Tony) Hall;...
Dorothy Mihelic
Dec 20, 2011
NORTON---Dorothy Mihelic, 87, passed away December 20, 2011 at Emeritus at Camelot Place in Medina, OH. Born in Forest City, PA she had been a Norton area resident most of her life retiring from the Ohio Dept. of Jobs and Family Services with over 20 years of service. Dorothy was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and...
Theodore J. Sherman
Dec 19, 2011
NEW FRANKLIN---Theodore "Ted" J. Sherman, 78, passed away December 19, 2011 at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Barberton, he had been an area resident all his life where he retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. and also owned and operated several beauty salons in the Akron area. Ted was a member of Immaculate Heart of...
Mildred K. Hoover
Dec 18, 2011
COVENTRY TWP---Mildred K. Hoover, 87, passed away December 18, 2011 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Born in Akron she had been an area resident all her life and was a graduate of Garfield High School. Survivors include her sons Kenneth (Maureen) and Robert (Judy); grandchildren Suzanne, Shannon, Anna and John; and four great-grandchildren. Per her wishes cremation...
