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.
Reverend Richard Ondreyka
Dec 17, 2011
BARBERTON---Rev. Fr. Richard J. Ondreyka, 82, passed away December 17, 2011 after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments. Richard J. Ondreyka was born in Doylestown, Ohio on April 12, 1929 to the late Benjamin and Agnes Ondreyka. He was educated at SS. Cyril & Methodius School, Benedictine High School, St. Gregory Seminary in...
Marion Mickey Rowe
Dec 11, 2011
BARBERTON----Marion "Mickey" Rowe, 90, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2011. Born in South Fork, PA, she had been a Barberton resident most of her life where she was a former member of Covenant Baptist Church and currently a member of First Baptist Church of Barberton. She was a Sunday school teacher, church...
Audrey M. Grigoriew
Dec 11, 2011
BARBERTON---Audrey Grigoriew, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2011. Per her request there will be no service and cremation has taken place. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Crossroads Hospice and all that took care of her at Alter Care of Wadsworth. www.silva-hostetler.com (SILVA-HOSTETLER, 330-825-8700)
Michael E. Knapp
Nov 27, 2011
Michael E. Knapp, 31, passed away November 27, 2011. Born in Akron he was an area resident all his life where he was a 1998 graduate of Barberton High School and worked at ATD Tools. Mike especially loved fishing. Survivors include his father Emmett J. Cunningham; mother Carol J. Duncan; grandfather Charlie Duncan; grandmother Irene Geffert; brothers...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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