Daniel L. Carneal Sr., 76
Daniel Carneal, 76, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born Wednesday, April 21, 1948 to the late Benjamin and Ruth (Long) Carneal and lived in the Barberton area all of his life. Dan retired from the City of Barberton Fire Department after 26 years of service. He was honorably…
Read MoreRobert Fisk, 80
Robert Fisk, 80 “Bob, Dad/Pop, Poppy, Uncle Bob/Bobby” passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 80. Bob dedicated his life to his family and providing for them. His family’s needs were a priority for him. He found immense joy in his five granddaughters and served as their personal chauffer for many…
Read MoreDon W. Wehling, Sr., MD and Gail B. Wehling, RN
Together in Life and in Death Don W. Wehling, Sr., MD – (08/14/1932 – 8/21/2024) Gail B. Wehling, RN – (10-11-1940 – 8/22/2024) Departed this earth and joined the Lord just 20 hours apart at The Village of St. Edwards, Wadsworth, Ohio. Don was born in Barberton, Ohio to Theodore and Myrtle (Bird) Wehling. He…
Read MoreBarberton woman wins $500,000 in lottery
BGNN staff report BARBERTON Carol Duncan, of Barberton, is elated to win $500,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off, according an Ohio Lottery news release Late at night, she says she stopped at Circle K No. 5602, which is at 344 5th St., Barberton, to buy a ticket. “There’s a guy in front of…
Read MoreErnestine Mulkey Hall, 84
Ernestine Mulkey Hall, age 84 of Ellijay, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Ernestine was born December 11, 1939, in Ellijay, GA to her late parents Waldo Denton Mulkey and Venta Lee Jewell Mullinax. Ernestine was a member of the Ellijay Church of Christ; she loved serving as a greeter with her cousin…
Read MorePortage Lakes Antique, Classic Boat Show
PHOTOS PROVIDED The 48th annual Portage Lakes antique and classic boat show is Saturday Aug. 24, according to a news release. This free event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the docks, lakeside, at the Pick’s on PLX and Smoke on the Water restaurants on Portage Lakes Drive in Coventry, just five miles south…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Madelyn Young (Week of March 4, 2024)
MADELYN YOUNG Barberton Intermediate School fifth grader FAVORITE SUBJECT: Spanish HOBBIES: Horseback riding FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW/BOOK: Phantom Stallion WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? Veterinarian Thanks to New Horizon Federal Credit Union for sponsoring Student/Class of the Week
Read More‘Thank God we made it out’ – Barberton couple recalls last week’s flash flood damage
PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROGER MEARS The ground has sunk at Roger and Tammy Mears’ home on 17th Street NW in Barberton. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ROGER MEARS A flash flood took out a wall and destroyed furniture and irreplaceable mementoes in Roger and Tammy Mears’ basement along 17th Street NW in Barberton. By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Alyssa Collum (Week of Feb. 29, 2024)
ALYSSA COLLUM 7th grade Barberton Middle School MR. VINCENT (TEACHER) SHARES: “Alyssa is a very consistent student on a day to day basis. She can be counted on to complete her assignments, participate in class discussions and to volunteer to answer questions in class. She is a willing helper in the lunch room each day…
Read MoreDawn Elizabeth Snyder (nee Huffman), 63
Dawn Elizabeth Snyder (nee Huffman) passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the age of 63 after several years of declining health. Her companion Jim and son, James were by her side. Dawn was born on February 23, 1961 to Lyle and Bonnie Huffman in Barberton. She was a 1980 graduate of Barberton…
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