Patricia Sue Rogers, 88
Patricia Sue Rogers Friday, May 22, 1936 – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Patricia Sue Rogers, 88, loving aunt, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Patricia was born Friday, May 22, 1936 to the late Everett and Leno (Lewis) Rogers and lived in the Akron and Barberton areas all of her life. She worked for…
Read MoreGary H. Wolfelt
Gary H. Wolfelt May 19, 1952 – May 5, 2025 Hello. I am Gary. I am completely dead now. I am surprised that it took this long to happen. I had several close calls throughout my lifetime. I guess that I was just lucky that something didn’t get me long before now. I had a…
Read MoreLiam Xavier Whitworth, 7½
DOYLESTOWN – Liam Xavier Whitworth, forever free of the evil King Rhabdo, ran into Jesus’ arms on May 4, 2025. At only 7 1/2 years old, Liam spent three of those years fighting cancer like a true warrior full of courage and bravery. Born August 15, 2017 to Kyle G. and Breanna (Ramsey) Whitworth, he…
Read MoreRaymond A. Duffield, 57
Raymond A. Duffield February 20, 1968 – May 4, 2025 Raymond Allen Duffield, 57, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2025. Born February 20, 1968 in Cleveland, he was the beloved son of the late G. Ford and Elizabeth J. (Hicks) Duffield. Ray was preceded in death by his best friend and…
Read MoreSue “Susie” J. Harris, 76
Sue “Susie” J. Harris, 76, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Dorothy Buechler. Sue was an active member of Barberton V.F.W. Post #1066. Susie could often be found enjoying a…
Read MoreMartha Kay Jamison, 93
Martha Kay Jamison, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1931 in Fayette County, West Virginia to the late Alonzo and Evelyn (Epperly) Stevens, she was number 4 of 17 children. Martha was a resident of Barberton since 1955 and a member of the Barberton Evangelical…
Read MoreJacqueline Forrest, 87
Jacqueline Forrest Monday, September 13, 1937 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 After a period of declining health, Jackie Forrest passed into eternal peace on April 30, 2025. She was born in Pikeville, KY September 13, 1937 to Sollie and Grover Damron. She was preceded in death by her husband Rex, her 13 siblings and her…
Read MoreHave mercy! Magical Theatre Co. brings funny ‘Mercy Watson’ adaptation to stage
BARBERTON Magical Theatre Company, Northeast Ohio’s professional resident and touring theatre for young audiences and families, closes the season May 2-10 with “Mercy Watson to the Rescue,” a funny adaptation of the popular children’s book by Newberry Medal-winning author Kate DiCamillo. Buttered toast! Mercy Watson isn’t just a pig – she’s a porcine wonder who…
Read More‘COOK CONNIE!’ Beloved school kitchen manager retires – after nearly 40 years
PHOTOS PROVIDED Connie Anger, longtime Barberton City Schools kitchen manager, retired from Barberton Primary School kitchen this year. She loved her students and staff and had fun with her crew at Halloween and other special occasions. By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN managing editor BARBERTON They were called Hollywood Squares. To clarify, not the popular game show…
Read MoreGeorge McWilliams, 21
George McWilliams, 21, beloved son and brother, has gone home to Heaven with Jesus. George was born December 26, 2003 in Akron to Larry and Helen McWilliams. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School and was a 2022 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. While he passed before finishing his recreation, park, and tourism…
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