James I. Hart Ii
Jun 9, 2024
James I. Hart II, 78, of New Franklin, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2024, after battling Alzheimers Disease for the past several years. Jim was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland to Raymond and Charlotte ("Lottie") Hart. He came to the U.S. when only a few months old. He proudly served in the Air Force from 1964-1967...
Timothy B. Cox, D.D.S.
Jun 4, 2024
Timothy Bryan Cox, DDS
September 6, 1952 - June 4, 2024
It is with broken hearts we share that on Tuesday, June 4, our beloved husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, and friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a sudden illness. We are extremely grateful for God’s mercy in...
George E. Jakubiak
Jun 3, 2024
George E. Jakubiak, 94, passed away on June 3, 2024 after complications from a fall. He was preceded in death by his father George
Jakubiak and his mother Helen Griglak Jakubiak, as well as brothers Joseph and John. He is survived by sisters, Sr. Mary Jakubiak, OP, of Akron, Virginia Ann Jakubiak and Bernadette Charles,...
Jean D. (Kellar) Shimp
Jun 2, 2024
Jean D Shimp (nee Kellar) passed away June 2, 2024 at the age of 80.
Jean worked 30 years for Summit County Dept of Human Services. She also worked as a tax preparer before opening her own Liberty Tax Service office.
She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Shimp; brothers Robert W. Kellar...
Timothy J. Horvath
May 24, 2024
Timothy J. Horvath, 82, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born in Akron, OH November 6, 1941, to parents Joe and Liz Horvath and grew up in Barberton, OH.
He was an avid sports fan cheering on all the local teams especially the Indians/ Guardians. He played fast pitch...
Paul Biro Jr.
May 22, 2024
Paul Biro Jr. of New Franklin, 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 22, 2024.
Paul was born on December 20, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. He was a graduate of Suffield High School and the University of Akron. Paul was a retired Engineer from Goodyear Aerospace. He was married to his...
Elizabeth M. (Plancsak) Butz
May 21, 2024
Elizabeth M. Butz passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the age of 82.
Elizabeth was born in Barberton and had been an area resident all her life, where she worked at the American Legion in Kenmore.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; father, Mike Plancsak and mother, Mary McAlister....
Norma J. (Dull) Melnik
May 17, 2024
Together Again
Norma Jean Melnik (Dull), 89, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1934, in Guernsey County, Ohio, to Margaret (Selby) Dull and William (Bill) Caygill.
Norma graduated from Barberton High School in 1952 and later from St. Thomas Hospital Medical Center School of Nursing in...
Linda J. (Swain) Fodor
May 16, 2024
Linda J. Fodor (nee Swain), 79, passed away May 16, 2024 at Doylestown Health Care Center.
Linda was born in Barberton and was an area resident all her life where she worked as a Bank Teller for Banc One.
Preceded in death by her husband Henry "Hank"; she is survived by her stepchildren...
Nancy L. Lustig
May 15, 2024
Nancy L. Lustig passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2024. She was 82 years old and had lived a beautiful life.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her children, Mike Moore, Denise Moore and Marybeth Landals along with her grandchildren, Brandon, Sara, Aaron, Brandan Liller, Jess, Annmarie (Steve) and Kevin (Aslyne); great...
Louis A. Ule
May 10, 2024
Louis A. Ule, a devoted family man and cherished friend, passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on December 27, 1955, Louis's life was a testament to love, laughter, and cherished moments with those he held dear.
Louis's greatest joy in life was his family. He treasured every moment spent...
Charles R. Studenic
May 7, 2024
Charles R. Studenic, 84, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024 after a four month long illness. Charles was born on August 19, 1939 to Joseph and Ann Studenic in Barberton. He went on to study Mechanical  Engineering and graduated from The University of Akron in 1962. After graduation Charles began and ended his professional career at...
Martin J. Costanzo
May 7, 2024
Martin (Marty) J. Costanzo passed away Tuesday May 7, 2024, unexpectedly at age 61.
Marty was born September 4, 1962, to Charles Costanzo Jr. and Helen E. Costanzo in Akron Ohio where he lived out most of his rambunctious childhood with older siblings Martina Costanzo, Chuck Costanzo and Marita Mudd.
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Burlyn "Lyn" (Miller) Byer
May 4, 2024
Burlyn "Lyn" Byer, 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 4, 2024 at Brookdale Barberton.
Lyn was preceded in death by her husband Carl; she leaves behind many loving family members.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.
D. Michael Wotring
Apr 28, 2024
D. Michael Wotring, 75, of Wadsworth went home to be with the Lord, April 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 17, 1948 in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Darwin C. and Blanche M. (nee Bierstedt) Wotring.
Mike spent twenty years working at Forest City Dillon, Core systems, thirteen years...
Robert E. Kochis
Apr 27, 2024
Robert E. Kochis, 85, passed away on April 27, 2024 at his residence.
Bob was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. He retired from the Ohio Brass Company after 25 years and B&C Machine after 18 years. Bob was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and a proud Army and Marine...
Sylvia Marie (Elfrink) Minks
Apr 22, 2024
Sylvia M. Minks, 92, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024. She was born on May 17, 1931, to Herman and Sylvia Elfrink of Akron, Ohio. Mom studied cosmetology at Hower Vocational High School where she was crowned homecoming queen in her senior year, graduating in 1950. After high school, she met the love of her life,...
Thomas C. Macko
Apr 19, 2024
Thomas Cyprian Macko passed away April 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
Born December 11, 1945, in Summit County, he had been a lifelong resident of the Barberton-Norton area. Tom was a 1963 graduate of Barberton High School and the Barberton Technology School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, achieving the rank...
Megan J. Lilly
Apr 13, 2024
Megan Jani Lilly was surrounded by her family as she passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, she was 36 years old.
Megan is survived by her parents; Jeffrey and Debra Lilly, her children; Ben, Emily, Liam and Angelo, brother; Michael (Shannon) Brown and children, sister; Nicole Brown. Niece; Alexis (Austin), nephew; Logan and the...
Lynn D. Smart
Apr 13, 2024
Lynn D. Smart, 91, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024.
Lynn was born in Barberton where he was a life resident of the Barberton and Norton area. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace/Loral after 29 years of service. Lynn was a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church and a proud Air Force Veteran serving during...
