Carol J. (Erzen) Steiner
Sep 12, 2024
Carol Joann Steiner, 75, of Norton, Ohio passed away on September 12 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
A lifelong learner and former math professor at Kent State University, Carol loved challenging both herself and others with incredibly hard puzzles from her beloved monthly Games magazine. Most would throw in the towel after...
William L. Krizay
Sep 12, 2024
William L. "Bill" Krizay, 97, passed away September 12, 2024, peacefully at home. He was born March 17, 1927 in Barberton, raised in Norton and resided in Doylestown the last 47 years. Growing up during the depression, his dad taught him to play the accordion using a plum box with the keys drawn on it, spending many...
Sherry L. (Webner) Stasko
Sep 10, 2024
Sherry L. Stasko, 72, passed away September 10, 2024 at Altercare of Wadsworth.
Per her wishes cremation will take place and Sherry will be interred at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with her husband Thomas.
Full obituary pending
Christine (Brichford) Hutchison
Sep 2, 2024
Christine Hutchison, (nee Brichford), 82, passed away with her family by her side on September 2, 2024. Christine was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Andrew Fenton at Akron General Medical Center. Christine loved being a grandma and great-grandma. Nothing brought her more joy...
John L. Wolfe
Aug 31, 2024
John L. Wolfe, age 84 passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Preceded in death by his late loving wife Marlene Wolfe. Parents Fred E. Wolfe and June Truman, step-father Ted Truman and sister Sally Wolfe. John is survived by his son Fred G. Wolfe and Daughter Laurie Carpenter (John Bennett), Daughter in-Law, Sally, Grandchildren Rakia Zimbron...
Joseph Bettes
Aug 30, 2024
Joseph Bettes, age 72, of Norton, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. Joe was born in Akron on October 14, 1951 to Katherine and Matthew Bettes.
Joe graduated from Manchester High School. He was a much respected hard-worker, with a long career as a machinist. Retiring in 2017 from ABC Plastics, Joe had...
Robert A. Weigand
Aug 26, 2024
“Duder”, 86, passed away peacefully August 26, 2024 at The Village of St. Edward at Wadsworth where he was a resident the past 3-1/2 years.
He was employed at Seiberling Tire until it closed and then moved onto the Babcock and Wilcox Construction Co. as a planner/scheduler until his retirement.
He enjoyed many...
Edward R. Kozarevic
Aug 24, 2024
Edward R. Kozarevic, 84, passed away August 24, 2024. Ed was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the Barberton and Doylestown area. He retired as the Director of the Akron Bureau of Worker's Comp. Ed enjoyed trips to the casinos, his horses, his 1965 Bonneville Convertible and his Can-Am Motorcycle. He also...
Monica M. (Moritz) Kindel
Aug 23, 2024
Monica M. Kindel, nee (Moritz), passed away August 23, 2024.
Monica was born in Barberton where she was a lifelong resident and retired from Albert Screen Print. She was a member of Prine of Peace Catholic Church, loved watching her son David play sports and all Barberton Sports. She was a avid Cleveland Indians and...
Diana Lee (Jones) Richardson
Aug 23, 2024
Diana L. Richardson of Barberton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024. She is survived by husband Garry R. Richardson of Barberton, stepson Garry D. Richardson of Oklahoma City, grandson Garry S. Richardson of Florida, sister Bobbie (Leroy) of Naples Florida, and brother Robert (Rebecka) of Dayton, Ohio. As per her wishes, cremation has...
Kenneth L. Schwenning
Aug 21, 2024
Kenneth L. Schwenning, of Norton, Ohio, passed away on 8/21/24 at the age of 79. Born in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Emma Schwenning. Ken was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, and he served his country with honor and bravery. After leaving the army with an honorable discharge, Ken worked in the polymer...
John T. Geig
Aug 16, 2024
John “Papa John” Geig, 61, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1963 in Akron, Ohio.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a successful businessman who owned Geig’s Homecare Appliance for over 40 years. John loved spending...
Robert R. Fisk
Aug 16, 2024
“Bob, Dad/Pop, Poppy, Uncle Bob/Bobby” passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 80. Bob dedicated his life to his family and providing for them. His family’s needs were a priority for him. He found immense joy in his five granddaughters and served as their personal chauffer for many years. Bob proudly served in...
Maryanne (Gerbetz) Osolin
Aug 13, 2024
Maryanne Osolin (nee Gerbetz), 89, passed away August 13, 2024.
Maryanne was born in Barberton and was an area resident all her life. She retired from the Akron Public Schools as an Aide after 20 years of service. Maryanne was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Domovina Lodge, LCBA, was an avid...
Donald Leo Bank
Aug 3, 2024
Donald Leo Bank, 87, of Copley, Ohio was called to his heavenly home on August 3rd, 2024.
Don was born in the small coal mining town of Bear Run, Pennsylvania. His father, John Bank was killed in a mining accident when Don was 6 years old. Shortly after the mine cave-in, Don’s mother Susan and...
Donald "Donny" J. Ruther Jr.
Aug 3, 2024
Donald (Donny) James Ruther Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald (Donny) Ruther Jr, who was taken from us too soon at the age of 56. Donny was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and unforgettable presence in our lives. Donny left us peacefully on August 3, 2024,...
Vicky (Dewaal) Bhe
Jul 30, 2024
Vicky Bhe, 88, passed away July 30, 2024.
Vicky was born in Surabaya, Indonesia and immigrated to the US in 1969. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Oma and friend to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Kian Ho Bhe. Vicky will be...
Mary F. (Hite) Zupic
Jul 29, 2024
Heaven welcomed home it’s most cantankerous angel, Mary F. Zupic on July 29, 2024.
Mary was born in Barberton on November 2, 1924. She was one of 8 children born to Valentine and Cecelia (Hete) Hite. Mary was preceded in her departure by her parents, siblings and son-in-law Mike Gay. She was met by the...
Carol R. (Dies) Mckinnon
Jul 29, 2024
Carol R. McKinnon (nee Dies) (Bennett, Conrad), 72, passed away July 29, 2024.
She made God Laugh by telling him her plan.
Carol was preceded in death by parents Bill and Netta Dies and brother John. She is survived by cherished husband, Bill; children she is so proud of Dan (Sarah) and Katie;...
Fr. Deacon Eugene M. Senderak
Jul 25, 2024
Father Deacon Eugene M. Senderak, 78, passed away July 25, 2024 due to a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
Deacon Eugene was born on January 3, 1946 to Eugene and Mary Senderak of Barberton. He was a 1964 graduate of Barberton High School, studied at the University of Akron as well as graduated from the...
