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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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....
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
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
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
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...
Connie J. Kuzak
Oct 14, 2011
Connie J. Kuzak (DeBaer) nee Burton BARBERTON---Connie J. Kuzak (DeBaer) nee Burton, 68, passed away October 14, 2011. Born in Medina, she was an area resident all her life. She was an LPN and over her 47 years as a nurse she cared for many people. Connie enjoyed baking, gardening, boating and checking in with her family...
Mary F. Delagrange
Oct 13, 2011
CLINTON---Mary F. Delagrange, 78, passed away on October 13, 2011. Born in Barberton, she was an area resident all her life where she was a graduate of Barberton High School and a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed life itself and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Leo F.; Survivors...
Charles W. Nixon
Oct 10, 2011
Charles W. Nixon BARBERTON---Charles W. Nixon, 58, passed away October 10, 2011. Born in Akron, he was an area resident all his life where he was a 1972 graduate of Green High School. Charles was the owner/operator of Nixon Trucking Company for over 20 years and enjoyed fishing, hunting, bonfires with the family and spending time with...
Frank A. Pawlus
Oct 10, 2011
Frank A. Pawlus DOYLESTOWN---Frank A. Pawlus, 58, passed away October 10, 2011. Born in Barberton, he was a resident of Doylestown. Frank was a proud Navy Veteran having served during Vietnam. He was previously employed with Summit County Environmental Services and his hobbies included hunting and fishing. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Winnie Belle...
Charles M. Preston
Oct 9, 2011
CANAL FULTON---Charles "Chuck" Preston passed away peacefully on October 9, 2011 at the age of 62. Chuck was born in Buffalo, NY, to parents Raymond and Vivian (Preston) Przepasniak. The family moved to Barberton where Chuck graduated from Barberton High School and attended the University of Wisconsin. Chuck was employed by Lucas Landscaping in Norton for 30...
John D. Rogers
Oct 5, 2011
John D. Rogers BARBERTON---John D. Rogers, 72, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Born in Akron to Howard Rogers and Ardea Smith, he was an area resident all his life. He joined the Air Force in 1955 and served until 1959. He worked for Pan America Airlines from 1959 to 1970 where he started as a mechanic and became...
Michael P. Doney
Oct 4, 2011
Michael P. Doney
DOYLESTOWN---Michael P. Doney, 46, passed away October 4, 2011. Born in Barberton, he was a life resident all his life and enjoyed hunting, fishing, old fashioned cars and being with his family. Preceded in death by his father Arthur; Survivors include his sons Michael (fiance' Nikki) and Rylan; daughter Julia; mother Therese (Richard) Hooker;...
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