Catherine Mekina
Nov 8, 2010
Catherine Mekina BARBERTON---Catherine Mekina, 88, passed away November 8, 2010 at her residence. Catherine was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, K.S.K.J. 111, Slovene Pensioners and the Altar Society. Preceded in death by her sisters Margaret Welch and Patricia White; and great-granddaughter Mackenzie Brothers; Survivors...
Stephany Smith
Nov 5, 2010
NORTON--Stephany "Stella" Smith, 92, passed away November 5, 2010 at her residence. Born in Albert, WV, she had been an area resident most of her life where she was a member St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Stella enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Preceded in death by parents Anthony and Margaret Zella; husband Warren; and brothers Tony and...
Joseph V. Grum
Nov 3, 2010
Joseph V. Grum NORTON---Joseph V. Grum passed away at the Hospice Care Center on November 3, 2010. Joe was a lifelong resident of the Barberton/Norton area. He graduated from Barberton High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Force (WWII) and was a ground-to-air radio operator, serving time in the Philippines, Saipan, and Iwo Jima....
Marjorie E. Truman
Oct 31, 2010
BARBERTON---Marjorie E. Truman, 86, passed away October 31, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center. Marjorie was born in Left Hand, West Virginia and had been a Barberton resident for the past 56 years where she was affiliated with the Bible Holiness Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and taking care of people over the years. Preceded in death...
Ann M. Asbury
Oct 31, 2010
BARBERTON---Ann M. Asbury (nee Lemmon), 39, went home to meet her dad and brother on October 31, 2010. Ann was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and was a 1990 graduate of Barberton High School. She attended the Akron Baptist Temple and was a big supporter of Relay for Life, Pancreatic Cancer Support Group...
George B. Szittai
Oct 24, 2010
BARBERTON---George B. Szittai, 85, passed away October 24, 2010 at Manor Care of Barberton. He was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from the Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. after 38 years. George was an accomplished saxophone player and singer and played at the jam sessions at the Polish-American Club and F.O.P...
Rosario R. Prinzo
Oct 16, 2010
Rosario (Rosenberry) Prinzo Rosario Prinzo, 96, formerly of Ellet, went home to be with the Lord, October 16. Born November 11, 1913 in Mexico City, Rosario moved to Akron in 1947. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and retired from Goodyear International in 1973. She taught Spanish at the Berlitz for many years. Preceded...
Mary M. Miller
Oct 15, 2010
Mary M. Miller (nee Krska) BARBERTON---Mary M. Miller, nee Krska, 82, passed away October 15, 2010 at Doylestown Health Care Center. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 36 years of service. Mary was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Norton and...
Robert C. Carson
Oct 14, 2010
Dr. Robert C. Carson BARBERTON----Dr. Robert C. Carson, 86, passed away October 14, 2010 at Manor Care of Barberton. Born in Akron, he was an area resident most of his life where he retired from the University of Akron as a Professor of Mathematics. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School, received his Bachelor's degree from...
Joseph A. Petruska
Oct 11, 2010
Joseph A. Petruska, 93, passed from this life peacefully on October 11, 2010 at the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home in Cleveland. Joe had a deep devotion for the Blessed Mother and the rosary. He organized the monthly Rosary for Peace throughout the Akron-Barberton area churches for many years. He touched many people's lives during his years...
Annabelle C. Wells
Oct 8, 2010
BARBERTON -- Annabelle C. Wells, 94, passed away October 8, 2010 at Summa Barberton Hospital. She was born in Belton, South Carolina and had been a Barberton resident since 1942 where she retired from Art's CafAC.. Preceded in death by her husband, Herbert and son, Alan Richard; survivors include her son, Byron; daughter, Linda (John) McKinney-Sinnett all...
Mary Weiman
Oct 5, 2010
Mary Weiman BARBERTON----Mary Weiman, 98, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2010 at Emeritus Hospice in Medina. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident and a member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Stephen; Survivors include her daughters Barbara Zimmer of Barberton and Rosemary...
Virginia S. Kerechanin
Oct 2, 2010
BARBERTON---Virginia S. Kerechanin, nee Pramik, 85, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2010 at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio. Born in Fullerton, Pennsylvania, she resided in Barberton most of her life where she graduated at the top of her class from Barberton High School. She worked at Sears Roebuck and Yoder Brothers where she retired after...
Helen Okolish
Oct 1, 2010
BARBERTON---Helen Okolish, 84, passed away October 1, 2010. Born in Flushing, Michigan, she had been a Barberton resident since 1965 where she was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Norton Homemakers, Barberton Women's City Club and Slovene Pensioners. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph E; parents Albert and Catherine Janos; sisters Catherine...
Robert E. Greathouse
Oct 1, 2010
Robert E. Greathouse "The Claw" BARBERTON---Robert E. Greathouse, "The Claw", 57, passed away October 1, 2010 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Bob was a lifetime Barberton resident where he graduated from Barberton High School and retired from Hamlin Steel after 30 years of service. He was a big wrestling fan and loved to spend time with his family...
Elizabeth J. Anger
Sep 12, 2010
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Anger (nee Chuha)
BARBERTON---Elizabeth "Betty" J. Anger, 85, passed away September 12, 2010 at the Doylestown Health Care Center. Born in Akron, Betty had been a Barberton area resident most of her life where she was a member of the Apostolic Church of Barberton and worked at Kroger's Grocery Store for 17 years. Betty...
Major Michael Kallai
Sep 12, 2010
OKINAWA, JAPAN---Maj. Michael C. Kallai Jr., 34, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2010. Mike was born in Barberton and was a 1994 graduate of Wadsworth High School where he was an accomplished wrestler having placed third in the State his senior year. He went on to the U.S. Air Force Academy where he continued wrestling and...
Mary Zodnik
Sep 9, 2010
Mary Zodnik (nee Valencheck) BARBERTON---Mary Zodnik, 96, passed away September 9, 2010 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Born in Leckrone, PA she had been a resident of the Barberton, Cleveland and Richfield areas. Mary was employed by Leece Neville in Cleveland for 30 years, was a volunteer for the Magical Theater in Barberton and was a...
Andrew Maxim
Aug 28, 2010
BARBERTON---Andrew Maxim, 84, passed away August 28, 2010 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Cambridge, Ohio Andrew was a Barberton resident all his life where he retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. after 30 years and also from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. after many years. He was currently a member of Prince of Peace Catholic...
Robert M. Mackey
Aug 24, 2010
Robert M. Mackey BARBERTON---Robert M. Mackey, 89, passed away August 24, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired as a Foreman from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. and Midwest Rubber Co after many years. He was a devout member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and a proud...
