Robert T. Romberger
Jun 23, 2024
Robert “Bob” Romberger, age 70, passed away on June 23, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Bob was a Vietnam army veteran who retired after 21 years of service. Following his military service, he owned and operated a trucking company. Bob’s passion was boating and owned many over his life. Bob belonged to the Akron Yacht Club and...
Tara A. (Cimorell) Lamm
Jun 22, 2024
Tara A. (Cimorell) Lamm, age 69, a resident of Concord Township., Ohio passed away unexpectedly early in the morning on Saturday, June 22, surrounded by her loving husband Jerry, daughter Kristie Dixon and son John Lamm.
Born February 14, 1955, in Ashtabula, Tara was the daughter of Victor and Rita (DiMare) Cimorell. A 1973 graduate...
Kathleen J. (Grochowsky) Foley
Jun 22, 2024
Kathleen J. Foley (nee Grochowsky), 70, passed away June 22, 2024 with her family by her side. Kathy was born in Barberton on September 11th, 1953. She was a 1972 graduate of Barberton High School. She met the love of her life, Kevin, shortly after graduation and they were married on September 10th, 1977. She resided in...
Betty S. Delorenzo
Jun 21, 2024
Betty S. DeLorenzo, 77, passed away on June 21, 2024.
She was born on June 4, 1947 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Steve Newberry and Eva M. Newberry Spencer (Hudson).
Betty retired from PPG Industries after 49 years of service and was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
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Theresa M. Miller
Jun 16, 2024
Theresa M. Miller, 73, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2024.
Theresa was born December 18. 1950 to Burdette and Marie Miller. She worked at the Babcock and Wilcox Co. for 22 years, London’s Candy, First Energy and retired from the Summit County Adult Probation Dept.
She was a devout catholic and made...
Dolores F. Witkowski
Jun 13, 2024
Dolores F. Witkowski, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, in Akron, OH. She was born March 19, 1925 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Ceranska) Nowak.
A lifelong resident of the Buffalo, NY area, she lived her final years in Akron, OH. During her high school years she...
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.
