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.
Stephen T. Trpka
May 15, 2011
Stephen T. Trpka
BARBERTON---Stephen T. Trpka, 81, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2011 at Summa Akron City Hospital.
He was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 26 years of service. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in...
L. Lucille Satterfield
May 15, 2011
BARBERTON---L. Lucille Satterfield, 95, passed away May 15, 2011 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Born in Gilmer County, West Virginia, she had been an area resident for the past 28 years and retired from Barberton Laundry. Preceded in death by her son Bobby; daughter Linda Klatte; grandson Bobby Satterfield; sister Loretta Koehnlein; and brother Art Snyder;...
Frank M. Krajcovic
May 10, 2011
BARBERTON---Frank Krajcovic, 78, passed away May 10, 2011. Many will dearly miss Frank. He was a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather. Born in Akron, raised in Kenmore, then later resided in Barberton with his wife and family. He joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country for four years, during the Korean War. He retired as an Auto...
Joseph Drinoczy
May 9, 2011
Joseph Drinoczy BARBERTON---Joseph Drinoczy, 77, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Hungary, Joe had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from Logan Metal Stamping after 36 years of service. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Barberton for 46 years until its...
Richard M. Garrett
May 5, 2011
BARBERTON---Richard M. Garrett, 81, passed away May 5, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Barberton, Ohio February 6, 1930, to the late Curtiss and Wanda Garrett, he graduated from Norton High School in 1948. He was a member of the National Masonic Lodge no. 568 F&A.M., attended Columbia United Church of Christ and served on...
Gertrude K. Hornacek
May 1, 2011
BARBERTON---Gertrude K. Hornacek, 91, passed away May 1, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Gertrude was a lifelong resident of Barberton where she graduated from Barberton High School and retired from the Accounts Receivable Dept. at Barberton Citizens Hospital after 18 A½ years. She was a hospital volunteer from her retirement until her health deteriorated. She was a...
Joseph Mitchell
Apr 23, 2011
Joseph Mitchell, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on April 23 surrounded by his family. Joe was an Army veteran and a retiree of BF Goodrich Co. Joe enjoyed baseball, bowling, playing pool, playing cards, listening to Glenn Miller music and most of all, spending time with his family. He was 88 years of...
Natalie Muren
Apr 17, 2011
BARBERTON---Natalie Muren, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and entered into the joy of our Father in Heaven. A lifelong resident and graduate of Barberton, she graduated from Kent State University with a teaching degree. She returned to Barberton to do what she did best, teaching and touching the lives of many. She retired...
Walter J Snyder
Apr 16, 2011
Walter J. Snyder
BARBERTON----Walter J. Snyder, 92, passed away April 16, 2011. Born in Sherman, Ohio he was a Barberton and Norton area resident most of his life where he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. He also lived in Florida for 35 years. Walter was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Barberton...
James E. Burke
Apr 16, 2011
NORTON---James E. Burke, 70, passed away April 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Barberton and was a Barberton and Norton resident all his life where he retired from the F.W. Madden Trucking Co. James enjoyed being outdoors and doing yard work. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Adeline Burke; brother Vincent; and nephew Joseph...
Zarko Philip Panich
Apr 16, 2011
WADSWORTH---Zarko Philip Panich, 92 of the Wadsworth/Barberton area passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late George and Mary Panich. Philip was a lifetime employee of Goodyear and retired in 1983. He was a proud Army veteran having served during WWII for 4 years and 11 months mostly in the Philippines....
Jeffrey A Guysick
Apr 12, 2011
BARBERTON---Jeffrey A. Guysick, 29 passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2011. Born in Akron he was a Barberton resident all his life and was a 1998 graduate of Barberton High School. Jeffrey is survived by his mother Anne Marie Guysick; father Stanley Guysick; daughters Taylor Ann Guysick and Alyvia Cecelia Severns; brother Phil Guysick; nephew Anthony Long; girlfriend Cheyenne Snyder...
Reta Fay Forrest
Apr 8, 2011
Reta F. Forrest Reta Fay Forrest, 74, passed away peacefully April 8, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the Akron and Portage Lakes area. Preceded in death by her first husband Lewis Harvey and second husband Wendell Forrest; Survivors include her daughter Vicky (Gary) Millhoff of...
Robby L. Clegg
Apr 3, 2011
BARBERTON---Robby L. Clegg, 39, passed away suddenly April 3, 2011. Born in Spencer, WV, he had been a Barberton resident most of his life. Robby was a devoted father and family man. He was the owner of Rob's Hauling for the past 10 years and also helped with Habitat for Humanity. He never had a complaint in the 10...
Stanley J. Koscik
Apr 1, 2011
NORTON -- Stanley J. Koscik, 88, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 at Akron General Medical Center. Born Sept. 6, 1922 in Akron, he had been an area resident all his life. He attended North High School in 1940 and was drafted December 1942 at the age of 20. Stanley was a proud Army Veteran of World...
Monica Elizabeth Mcardle
Mar 31, 2011
BARBERTON / NEW FRANKLIN -- Monica Elizabeth McArdle, 78, passed away March 31, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. She was born in Barberton, where she was a life resident. She was a member of the former SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assn. #415. She was preceded in...
Andrew M. Valovcik
Mar 29, 2011
BARBERTON---Andrew Milan Valovcik, 84, passed away March 29, 2011 at his residence. Andy was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Ohio Brass after 40 years of service and Logan Machine Co. after 8 years. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus 1617...
Mark Dokich
Mar 28, 2011
BARBERTON---Mark Dokich, 97, passed away March 28, 2011 at his residence. Born in Akron, he had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from Voris Cleaners after 39 years of service. Mark was a kind, gentle man and loved cats especially his cat Bosco. He kept very active with his artwork well into his 90's...
Clara R. Kaludy
Mar 28, 2011
BARBERTON---Clara R. Kaludy, 83, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2011. Clara was born in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania and had been a Barberton resident all her life where she retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 22 years of service as a dietary aide. Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years Danny; sons James (Debby) and William (Kathleen)...
Mary E. Dubovec
Mar 27, 2011
BARBERTON---Mary Dubovec, 93, passed from this life on Sunday March 27, 2011.
Mary retired from Babcock and Wilcox after many years in food services there. Prior to that she was employed in the food preparation business at several area restaurants and had also worked at Sun Rubber. She was...
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