Recent Obituaries in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

Apr 9, 2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” Saylor, age 65, passed away suddenly on April 9th, 2024 in Wadsworth, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Theda Saylor and his brother, Ron Saylor.  Leaving behind his wife, Barb Saylor of 48 years; Son’s Drew (Amanda), Scott (Alex), Daughter Kristin (Rob) and grandchildren, Jackson (12), Charlie (10),...

Apr 5, 2024

Diane Louise Nicholas (nee Lester), 75 passed away April 5, 2024.

Diane was born in Akron and she grew up and lived in the Portage Lakes area. She retired from the University of Akron after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband James and parents Carl and Nadine Lester; Diane is survived...

Apr 4, 2024

Gretchen K. Pappas age 52 passed away April 4th 2024. She is the beloved wife of James Pappas and mother to Maddie Pappas and Ryan Pappas. She is the loving daughter of Dave and Janice Kovack, best sister of Rebecca Lubben and dear aunt of Joey Lubben, and Sarah Lubben. She is also survived by...

Apr 3, 2024

Robert "Robb" S. White 60 yrs. old passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday April 03, 2024.

He was born June 22nd 1963 in Barberton to his late parents, Robert "Bob" and Carol Sue (Howe) White.

Robb started out his career with Reiter Dairy, just like his dad, then Dairymens and lastly, Bordens....

Apr 2, 2024

Diane Lee Weaver (nee Piatt) came into this world on July 12, 1940 and left peacefully on April 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Dale Piatt and mother Lyda Gertrude (Boles) Piatt; her sister Lyda Eileen Hoffman (William); brothers Arthur Dale "Bud" Piatt, Jr (Doris), James Piatt (Margaret), and Roger Piatt. She...

Mar 31, 2024

Anthony J. Gradisher, 94, passed away March 31, 2024.

Tony was born in Barberton where he was a life resident of the Barberton and Norton Area. He was the owner of Gee Bees Masonry for 35 years. Tony was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Barberton Kiwanis, Moose Lodge #759, Wadsworth Eagles Club,...

Mar 28, 2024

Andrew Thomas Miklos, a wannabe cowboy, hung up his boots on March 28th, surrounded by his loving family.

Andy (or Tom, if you are family) was born on a hot and muggy June day in Barberton. He is the first son of Andrew J. and Clara A. (Wigh) Miklos. He is a big brother to...

Mar 27, 2024

Gail Anne Thomas, (nee McMackin), 78, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on March 27, 2024.

Gail was born in Elizabeth, NJ and was a resident of the Wadsworth, Barberton and Norton area where she retired from BWXT after 39 ½ years. She also worked at the Richfield Coliseum and Gund Arena...

Mar 20, 2024

Mike Kidney at the age of 90 passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from cancer. Mike was a life resident of the area, retiring from Aircraft Braking and Goodyear Tire.

Preceded in death by parents John T. and Theresa Kidney; three sisters, three brothers and his only son Michael Jr.

Mike is...

Mar 11, 2024

Julijan Corej, 79 years of age, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2024.

Julijan was born on February 19, 1945, in Kucura, Yugoslavia. He spent his youth tending sheep in his grandparents' farm fields. He was a veteran of the Yugoslavian Army and also enjoyed performing in various musical productions.

He...

Mar 3, 2024

Betty J. Chance, 88, passed away on March 3, 2024 at her residence. Betty was born in Akron to Joseph and Daisy Schlagenshauser and was an area resident all her life. She worked at P.I.E. Trucking and retired from Universal Tire Molds. Betty was a member of Valley Community Church in Doylestown and enjoyed traveling...

Mar 1, 2024

Marjorie J. Keefer, 87, passed away March 1, 2024. Marjorie was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was the Branch Manager at Great Northern Bank for 20 years and retired as the Branch Manager from Fifth Third Bank after 11 years. Marjorie was a lifelong member of Calvary Wesleyan Church in...

Feb 28, 2024

Eileen M. Sanders passed away peacefully February 28th, 2024 in her home of nearly 60 years surrounded by her family. She was born February, 19th 1943 to parents Frank and Jennie Cic in Barberton, Ohio where she lived her entire life. She was a graduate of Barberton High School class of 1961 and for many...

Feb 26, 2024

Shirley E. Burns, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, February 26, 2024 at home in Doylestown Ohio. She was born on January 25,1931 in Jefferson, Ohio to Harry and Katherine (Durkovic) Barnard. She had twelve Brothers and sisters. Shirley loved her family and found great joy and pride in each and every one of them, she gave a...

Feb 25, 2024

Joseph R. Patterson Jr., 79, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his residence.

Joe was born in Barberton and was an area resident all his life where he worked at Babcock and Wilcox and Plastipak. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and proud Navy Veteran. Joe enjoyed working in his...

Feb 24, 2024

Barbara Jean Bettes, 72, of Norton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024 with her husband and son by her side.

Barb was born in Akron, Ohio on February 23, 1952 to Andrew and Lois Marie (Ball) Keller.

The story of Barb and her husband of 52 years, Joe, is one...

Feb 23, 2024

Mark Stephen Gasper, 64, passed away February 23rd, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Stephen J. and Angelina M. Gasper. He is survived by his siblings Mary (Bryan) Wemyss, Dan Gasper, and Dave (Natasha) Gasper, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nephews. Mark was a resident of Norton his...

Feb 22, 2024

Daniel Paul Blaner, 80, passed away February 22, 2024 with his family by his side at Pleasant View Health Care Center.

Dan was born in Akron and resided in Barberton all his life. He retired in 2001 from The Akron Beacon Journal after 32 years of service. Dan enjoyed many hobbies and had a great...

Feb 21, 2024

Beulah Ann Shaffer (nee Tanner), 77, passed away February 21, 2024.

Ann was born in Clay County, West Virginia and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a licensed hairdresser and cosmetologist for 35 years and loved doing her family's hair. She was a beautiful person and loving mother who loved...

Feb 12, 2024

Christina E. Traycoff (nee Todoroff), has come home to rest among family and friends.

Christina passed away at her home in Midlothian, Texas with her family present. Born January 1936 in Clinton and raised in Barberton where she graduated Barberton High School. After high school, she moved to Michigan to care for her mother and...