Betty Jane Homan
Jul 9, 2011
BARBERTON---Betty Jane Homan, 88, passed away July 9, 2011 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Born in Cambridge, Ohio she had been a Barberton resident all of her life where she retired from Sears Dept. Store. Betty was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Norton. She enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians, reading and spending time...
Anthony L. Lukezic
Jul 6, 2011
Anthony L. Lukezic
BARBERTON---Anthony L. Lukezic, 87, passed away July 6, 2011. Tony was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from P.P.G. Industries after 42 years of service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 4028 where he was a past Grand Knight, K.S.K.J., Holy Name...
Edmund R. Piesciuk
Jul 4, 2011
Edmund R. Piesciuk
NORTON---Edmund R. Piesciuk, 81 passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. and had been a Norton resident for the past ten years. He was also Army Veteran. Preceded in eternal life by his beloved wife and best friend Janet Marie (nee Fahs);...
Larry W. Evans
Jul 4, 2011
BARBERTON---Larry W. Evans, 72, passed away July 4, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Rock Hall, MD he had been an area resident for the past 32 years where he retired from Acme Arsena after 22 years of service. Larry was also a proud Air Force Veteran. Larry is survived by his children Vicky (John) Zafia,...
Rosemary A. Pintur
Jul 2, 2011
Rosemary A. Pintur (nee Sefranko) BARBERTON---Rosemary A. Pintur (nee Sefranko) 82, passed away July 2, 2011. Born December 8, 1928 in Barberton, she was a retired librarian in the Akron school system at Henry and Leggett elementary schools. She was a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, Wreath 103 and was their financial secretary for over 30...
James C. Evans
Jun 29, 2011
James C. Evans NORTON---James C. Evans, 78, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2011. Born in Akron he was a Norton resident most of his life and was a proud Navy Veteran having served during the Korean War. Preceded in death by his wife Phyllis; and two sisters; Survivors include his daughter Cathie (Tim) Dantz of Barberton;...
Chester A. Benden
Jun 19, 2011
CHESTER A. BENDEN RAVENNA---Chester A. Benden, 98, passed away June 19, 2011 at The Woodlands at Robinson. Born in Lily, PA, he had been an area resident most of his life where he retired from the Ohio Brass Company after 28 years of service. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Barberton and more recently a...
Donald Deke Makinson
Jun 16, 2011
Donald "Deke" Makinson, 77, passed away June 16, 2011. He lived life to the fullest, always offering his help or home to anyone that needed it. Preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, he leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Janice; sons Troy (Linda) and Todd (Rose); daughter Dawn (Troy); grandchildren Anna (David), Jeremy, Kara (Rob),...
Michael Joey Jerin
Jun 16, 2011
BARBERTON---Michael "Joey" Jerin, 53, passed away June 16, 2011 with his family by his side. Born in Pennsylvania, he had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from Pigott Industries as the Plant Manager with over 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Barberton High School and a member of St....
Helen Halenar
Jun 15, 2011
Helen N. Halenar
BARBERTON---Helen N. Halenar had a zest for life for all her 92 years and 8 months but was suddenly called home on June 15, 2011. To her friends and family let us not grieve but remember Helen with a smile and a memory. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2011, 3 P.M....
Joseph B. Shabeck
Jun 10, 2011
BARBERTON---Joseph B. Shabeck, 90, passed away June 10, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Barberton, Joe moved back 8 years ago after spending most of his life in Washington D.C. where he worked for the U.S. Dept. of Labor as an accountant retiring after 43 years of service. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic...
Helen V. Nahacky
Jun 4, 2011
Helen V. Nahacky NORTON---Helen V. Nahacky, 84, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2011 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Born in Barberton, she lived in Melbourne, Florida for 33 years and has lived in Norton since 1987. Helen worked for Pan-Am Airlines for 7 years and was a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church and currently...
Virginia M. Lysiak
Jun 2, 2011
Virginia M. Lysiak NORTON---Virginia M. Lysiak, 85, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Virginia was born in Barberton and was resident of the Barberton/Norton area all her life where she retired from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barberton. She was a member of St. Augustine Church, the Domovina Lodge, Croatian Fraternal Union of America...
John E. Pokopac
May 27, 2011
BARBERTON---John E. Pokopac, 88, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2011 at his residence. John was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the I.A. Barnett Co. after 33 years of service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Norton and the Barberton Moose Lodge 759. John was...
Mary Brown
May 26, 2011
Mary Brown (nee Radivoj) BARBERTON---Mary Brown, 89, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2011 at Manor Care of Barberton. Born in Akron she was a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her husband Arnold J.; parents Rudi and Nata (Gligorov) Radivoj; sisters, Ollie Mowers, Katie Momchilov; and Julia Czuba; and brother Steve Radivoj; Survivors...
Gloria M. Habig
May 22, 2011
BARBERTON---Gloria M. Habig, 80, a resident of Barberton, passed away May 22, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents Jasper and Leona Morgan; Gloria is survived by her loving husband of 58 years George and three children, Shellee (fiancAC. Paul), Christopher (Laurie) and Georgette (Don). She also leaves 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Per her wishes cremation has taken...
Jewel H. Boice
May 17, 2011
Jewel H. Boice BARBERTON---Jewel H. Boice, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 17, 2011. Born in Wirt County, West Virginia, he had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 30 years of service. He was also American Red Cross Blood donor for over 50 years....
Margaret Ann Combs
May 16, 2011
MARGARET "PEG" ANN COMBS 81, of Homeland, California, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011, at home. She was married to Edward Combs for 52 years. Born January 3, 1930 in Greensburg, PA, she lived most of her life in the Akron area until living in California for the past 15 years. She was employed by General...
Frances E. Ratay
May 15, 2011
Frances E. Ratay BARBERTON---Frances E. Ratay, 90, passed away May 15, 2011 at the Doylestown Health Care Center. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Babcock and Wilcox Co. after 21 years and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Frank; parents Andrew...
