John William “Mesz” Mess passed into God’s care on December 9th, 2025 at the age of 81. John was a man of humor, faith, and endless curiosity. He loved spending time with his wife and family as well as gardening, cooking, reading (especially history & his Bible), playing with new technology and especially enjoying any…

  Edmund James Burke II, age 70, of Ellensburg, Washington, passed away peacefully with family present on October 18, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 24, 1955 to Edmund Burke and Laura (Glisson) Chisnell, but grew up in Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School class of 1973. Edmund is survived by…

Richard “Rich” C. Kaisk Sr. Richard “Rich” C. Kaisk Sr., 86, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on June 28, 1939 to the late Carl and Martha Kaisk. Rich graduated from Barberton High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963 on the ships USS…

William Lansing Van Auken Jr, “Bill”, born May 2, 1955, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Dr. William Lansing Van Auken, M. Div. and Rev. Jane Victoria McIntosh Van Auken. Bill is survived by his wife, Sandra Van Auken; daughters Abigail Van Auken (Kyle), Susannah Lich (Paul), Lizabeth Moore;…

Our loving mother and friend, Donna Jean Swinehart went home on August 14, 2025, after living on this earth for over 100 years. Donna was born on September 19, 1924, in Barberton-Norton Ohio area until moving to Knoxville Tennessee at the age of 92 to live with her son Fred. She graduated from the School…

Opal Mae Ellis (nee Justice), age 87, passed away July 23, 2025. She was born June 10, 1938 in Clay, West Virginia to Spencer and Maxine Justice. Opal enjoyed going to church and bible study, participating in activities at ManorCare Nursing Home, and family gatherings. She was an avid reader who loved reading the Bible.…

DOYLESTOWN – Raymond Roy Harmon, age 58, of Doylestown, formerly of Barberton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Born on August 13, 1966, in Barberton, Ohio, Ray was the son of the late Ronald and Virginia “Ruth” (Fites) Harmon. A proud graduate…

Elizabeth Wilma Heffelfinger left this world on December 19th, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep at Vitas Healthcare after brief complications from COPD & Influenza. Wilma was born February 22, 1930, in Barberton, Ohio to George & Anna Verbich. She graduated from Barberton High School, Class of 1948. On May 3rd, 1958, she married…

Dora Williams, 106, passed onto her Heavenly Home on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born May 23, 1918 in Muhlenberg County, KY, and resided in Norton, OH, for over 70 years. Dora was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 57 years, Arthur B. Williams: dear son, Arthur Darrel Williams; grandson, Dalton J.…