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Rita A. Breiding
Nov 15, 2022
Rita A. BreidingWednesday, January 13, 1932 - Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Rita A Breiding, 90, passed away November 15, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Barberton, January 13, 1932 to James and Walburga (Waltz) McGuinness. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1950. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic...
Beverly A. Hilbert
Nov 15, 2022
Beverly A. Hilbert
Tuesday, May 12, 1936 - Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Beverly A. Hilbert, 86, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.
Beverly was born Tuesday, May 12, 1936 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Bauman) Schaad and lived in the Portage Lakes area since 1954. She graduated from Rittman High School 1954...
David H. Bruny
Nov 14, 2022
David H. Bruny, 74, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022. He was born on Tuesday, November 9, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Sarah (Grimes) Bruny.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; his sister, Ellen Bruny; step-children, Michael (Jennifer) Penczarski, Laura Penczarski (Kevin Bergstrom), Steven (Angie) Penczarski; step- grandchildren, Tyus Penczarski and Niko Alexander.
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David Bilinovich
Nov 12, 2022
David Martin Bilinovich, 77, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2022, in Wadsworth, Ohio. He was born October 18, 1945 in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Peter and Mary (Horvath) Bilinovich.
An avid entrepreneur, David ran a trucking company out of Norton, Ohio for almost 30 years; though, if he were to ever tell you the truth, he always dreamed...
Marilyn Jean Chuha
Nov 12, 2022
Marilyn Jean Chuha (Basinais)October 5, 1931 - November 12, 2022
Marilyn Chuha, 91, Paul's loving wife of 69 years, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. Marilyn was born October 5, 1931 to the late Fred and Rose Basinais (Herman). She was raised in the Portage Lakes area and graduated in 1949 from Manchester High School where she was crowned "Miss...
Daniel Lester Freeman
Nov 9, 2022
Daniel Lester FreemanApril 19, 1929 - November 9, 2022
On April 19, 1929, Daniel Lester Freeman (Dan) was born to Alice (nee Sells) and Lester Freeman in Copley, Ohio. His early years were spent working on the family farm and, in later years, in various lines of work, all the while honing his innate gifts for “repair” and “building.”
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Marlene Perry
Nov 8, 2022
Marlene Perry June 20, 1945 - November 8, 2022
Marlene Perry, 77, passed away November 8, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio, Marlene was a life-long resident of Summit County. She was preceded in death by her parents Edith and Harry Bornstine; sisters, Ruth, Juanita, Nellie, Pat and Rita; and brothers, Albert, Ed and Norman. Marlene is survived by her daughter Donna and...
Mildred M. Hamilton
Nov 8, 2022
Mildred M. Hamilton, 95, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Mildred was born Sunday, May 22, 1927, to the late Alexander and Lona (Fredrick) Rafalowski and lived in Norton for 63 years. She retired as a registered nurse and loved quilting, crossword puzzles, playing solitaire, and working on genealogy. She served the Child Evangelism Fellowship...
Robert Carmack
Nov 8, 2022
Robert Carmack, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was born on Saturday, September 27, 1930 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Samuel and Carrie (Garrett) Carmack. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Bob attended Columbia United Church of Christ and enjoyed bicycling, gardening, traveling and loved the outdoors.
Bob was preceded in death by his...
Beth Ann Sefluth
Nov 6, 2022
Beth Ann Sefluth (Link), 69, of Norton, Ohio ended her courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis on Sunday, November 6, 2022; a battle fought with resilience, strength and lots of faith for over 31 years. Beth was born on December 10, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late William and Carol (Gettman) Link. Preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Vera Louise Miller
Nov 4, 2022
Vera L Miller, 82, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022.
She was loved and enjoyed by Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation & Care's employees. Your attentive care has been greatly appreciated throughout the years.
Private interment will be held at Lockwood Cemetery.
Florence Putz
Nov 4, 2022
Florence Putz was granted her angel wings on November 4, 2022, at the age of 103 years old. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Peter and Mary (Barna) Lucas. Florence worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years. She was a member of The Apostolic Church of Barberton and also attended Messiah Lutheran Church.She was...
Helen Ribbeck Baker
Nov 4, 2022
Helen Ribbeck Baker, 93, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. She was born on Friday, July 19, 1929 in Cisco, Texas to the late William and Carlie (Cunningham) Ribbeck. Helen had a love of music, from singing in the church choir, to playing the piano and flute. She was an avid bridge player, where she earned her bronze...
Isabel Ann Giaquinto
Nov 2, 2022
Isabel Ann Giaquinto December 25, 1934 - November 2, 2022
Isabel Giaquinto, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
Isabel was born December 25, 1934 to the late Lawrence and Esther Phillips. After graduating from Kenmore High School, she was employed by Firestone Bank in the savings bond department. She met her husband...
H. Dwight Stair
Oct 31, 2022
Herbert Dwight Stair, age 88, of Wadsworth, was called Home to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, unexpectedly on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Akron City Hospital following complications from heart surgery. He was born in Wayne County, OH on October 28, 1934 to the late Herbert J. and Viola J. Stair. On May 12, 1956, he married Donna...
Janet H. Monroe
Oct 30, 2022
Janet H. Monroe July 5, 1941 - October 30, 2022
Janet H. Monroe, 81, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Janet was born in Allison, PA on Saturday, July 5, 1941 to the late Roger and Margaret (Selesky) Cerasoulo and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls areas most of her life. She loved...
Pamela Sue Ferringer
Oct 30, 2022
Pamela Sue Ferringer August 5, 1954 - October 30, 2022
Pamela Ferringer, 68, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.Pamela was born Thursday, August 5, 1954 to the late Olan and Lucille (Harris) Booher. She was very devoted to her family, especially her grandkids.
In addition to her parents, Pamela was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore...
Edward "Paul" Carr
Oct 29, 2022
Edward “Paul” Carr
June 27, 1937 - October 29, 2022
Edward "Paul" Carr, 85, beloved husband, father, and granddaddy, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022.
Paul was born Sunday, June 27, 1937, to the late Edward and Nellie (Smith) Carr in Cedarville, West Virginia and lived in the Norton/New Franklin area most of his life.
In addition to his...
Ian Trevor Givens
Oct 27, 2022
Ian T. Givens, 36, of Akron, set sail for Valhalla on the 27th of October 2022. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Eugene and Greta Givens. Ian leaves behind his father and mother, Glen and Cathy Givens; sisters, Amanda DeFrank, Becky Ondecker, and Sara Jones; grandparents, Carl and Barbara Nelson. Also left to mourn are his...
Helen Rose Capobianco
Oct 26, 2022
Helen R. Capobianco, 102, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022. Helen was preceded in death by the love of her life, Carmen Capobianco. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, John, Kathy, Buddy, Landen and Luke; also several nieces and nephews. Helen has been cremated per her wishes. Private burial will take place at a later time. ...
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