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.
Augusta A. Heim
Mar 10, 2011
BARBERTON---Augusta A. Heim, 95, passed away March 10, 2011 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was a life resident of the Barberton area where she retired from the Summit County Probate Court as a Deputy Clerk after 20 years of service. Augusta was a member of the former S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic...
Cecelia E. Gradisher
Mar 5, 2011
Cecelia E. Gradisher Cecelia E. Gradisher (nee Kimble) BARBERTON--At age 79 1/2, Cecelia has danced into the arms of her Lord, untethered by oxygen lines and limbs weakened by strokes and illness! Born in Barberton, where she had been a resident her entire life having worked as an Avon representative for 25 years and a real estate...
Patricia A. Kaiser
Mar 4, 2011
BARBERTON---Patricia A. Kaiser, 68, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Friday March 4, 2011. A lifelong resident of Barberton, she was the wife to the love of her life, Robert Kaiser for 49 years and 10 months. Patricia was an amazing Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend. Patricia spent most...
Mark K. Davis
Mar 4, 2011
BARBERTON---Mark K. Davis, 54, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 4, 2011. He was born in Barberton and had been a Norton and Barberton resident all his life where he was a painter by trade. He enjoyed his family and the vacations to the beach. He was the life of the party and always had a smile...
John M. Martin
Mar 2, 2011
John M. Martin, 91, of Clinton, passed away March 2, 2011. John was born in Barberton on May 6, 1919, the third child of Anthony and Elizabeth Martin. He was a resident of the Barberton, New Franklin area all his life. He attended Barberton and Norton schools until the onset of World War II, when he left high school...
Sue Mileff
Feb 24, 2011
Sue Mileff
GAHANNA, OH---Sue Mileff, 98, passed away February 24, 2011 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Gahanna, OH. Sue was born in Barberton where she retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital and was a member of the Fairlawn Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by parents Katie and John Trpka; husband Thomas E. Mileff and grandson Richard S. Mileff....
Judy Hanks
Feb 21, 2011
Judy G. Hanks
BARBERTON---Judy G. Hanks, 63, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 21, 2011. Judy was born in Barberton and had been a resident of the Norton and Barberton area all of her life where she retired from Village Plastics. Judy's passion was spending time with her family and her granddaughter McKenzie. Preceded in...
Joanne Salomone
Feb 8, 2011
BARBERTON----Joanne Salomone, 66, passed away quietly in her house on February 8, 2011. She was born in Wooster, Ohio and spent her youth days in Orrville, Ohio then the North Hill area where she was a graduate of St. Mary's High School Class of 1963. Joanne moved to Barberton in 1970 when she married her loving husband Frank. Preceded...
Constance M. Brankel
Feb 8, 2011
BARBERTON---Constance M. Brankel (nee Schott), 71, passed away February 8, 2011 surrounded by her husband and children after a long period of declining health. She was born in Marietta and had been a Barberton resident most of her life. Connie was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Pearl Schott; stepmother Bernadette Schott; sisters Ruth Sausaman...
Pauline E. Travis
Feb 5, 2011
Pauline "Polly" E. Travis CLINTON---Pauline "Polly" E. Travis, 85, passed away February 5, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, she had been a Clinton resident for the past 52 years where she retired as a Registered Nurse from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 30 years of service. Polly was a member of the former...
Niles H. Stevens
Feb 3, 2011
Niles H. Stevens WADSWORTH---Niles H. Stevens, 76, passed away February 3, 2011 at Magnolia Care Center in Wadsworth. Born in Fayetteville, WV, he had been a Barberton resident most of his life where he retired from Gojo Industries. He was a member of VFW Post 1066 and a proud Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his wife...
Dennis P. Matozel
Feb 2, 2011
Dennis P. Matozel CLINTON----Dennis P. Matozel, 64, passed away February 2, 2011 surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice Care Center. Dennis was born in Akron and was an area resident all his life where he retired from Avaya Communications (Bell System) after 30 years of service. He was a graduate of the University of Akron...
Jerry A. Young
Jan 28, 2011
BARBERTON---Gerald A. "Jerry" Young, 43, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2011. Born in Akron he was an area resident all his life where he graduated from Springfield High School and worked at Glass Ornamental Metals, Inc. Jerry enjoyed his job and his co-workers. He also loved puzzles, helping people and spending time with his kids and...
Harry Kukec
Jan 23, 2011
Harry Kukec BARBERTON---Harry Kukec, 83, passed away January 23, 2011 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Norton he was a life resident of the Barberton and Norton area all his life where he was a member of Local #109 for over 50 years as a cement finisher. Harry was also a proud Army-Air Force Veteran having served...
Kelley M. Kinney
Jan 6, 2011
ELLET---Kelley M. Kinney, 45, unexpectedly departed this life on Thursday morning, January 6, 2011 and has gone on to eternal life with the Lord. Sweet Kelley was born on December 2, 1965 in Barberton and was an area resident all her life. She graduated Norton High School in 1984, married the love of her life in May,...
Frances C. Getz
Jan 4, 2011
Frances C. Getz BARBERTON---Frances Carolyn (Griffiths) Getz "Frankie", 82, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 4, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, she lived her entire life in Barberton where she retired from B & C Machine Company. Frances was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the Slovene Center where she worked for a number of...
Gary L. Michaels
Jan 3, 2011
Gary L. Michaels, 69, passed away January 3, 2011 after a courageous battle from an extended illness. Born in Barberton, he was an area resident all his life where he worked in the tool and die trade for many years. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, sailing, traveling and riding his motorcycles. Preceded in death by his father...
Richard D. Wilsterman
Dec 26, 2010
BARBERTON---Richard D. Wilsterman, 84, passed away December 26, 2010 at the Doylestown Health Care Center. He was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Yoder Brothers after 47 years of service. Dick was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he was very active with the Holy Name Society and Holy...
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Dec 23, 2010
Ralph R. McDowell, 78, passed away December 23, 2010 at Summa Barberton Hospital.
He is survived by his wife Ethel. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place.
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