William F. Burd, 67
William F. Burd, 67, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born on Monday, June 4, 1956 in Barberton, Ohio to the late William and Macel (Helmick) Burd and lived in the Barberton area all of his life. He was a loving husband, father and friend. Bill had a great love for the outdoors,…
Read MoreGregory Harte, 70
Gregory Harte, age 70, of Barberton, Ohio passed away on January 23, 2024. He was born September 2, 1953. He retired from the U.S. Navy with over 20 years of service. Burial with military honors took place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Akron, Ohio.
Read MoreElizabeth Ann Bendall Wilson
Elizabeth Ann Bendall Wilson, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Wadsworth, Ohio. Elizabeth was born in the west side of Cleveland, Ohio to Albert Charles and Thelma Mary (Regan) Bendall in 1944. She was educated at St. Colman grade school; Lourdes Academy High School; and Notre Dame College, all in Cleveland.…
Read MoreMan rescued from Sylvester Street apartment fire
By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer One crew escorted a Sylvester Street man out of the bathroom he was trapped in Jan. 19 while another quickly extinguished the fire in his living room. Barberton Fire Chief Steve Ionno said residents in a neighboring apartment saw smoke and called the fire department a little before…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” C. Brady, 90
Robert “Bob” C. Brady, 90, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. To view Bob’s complete obit go to: www.campfieldhickman-collier.com He was a life resident of Barberton. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was stationed in Germany, Fort Knox and Japan serving in the infantry and lastly as a Medic. He…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Kyler Musarra
STUDENT OF THE WEEK (This student appeared in the Oct. 12, 2023 edition of The Barberton Gazette & Norton News. Pick up this week’s paper to see who is featured next!) Kyler Musarra Barberton Preschool SCHOOL: Barberton Preschool GRADE: Pre-K WHAT ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? Riding my scooter, playing football WHAT…
Read MoreLocal Soapbox Derby team wins big
PHOTO PROVIDED The Barberton Soap Box Derby team placed first in two divisions at the high school competition in May. Barberton senior Nicole Williams is a two-time champion for the Gravity Racing Challenge in the Super Stock division at Derby Downs in Akron. Front row from left, Nicole Williams, Paul Joliat (race winner engineering challenge).…
Read MoreVictoria May Vrabcek (nee Rothermel), 94
Together Again Victoria May Vrabcek (nee Rothermel) left this world on January 9, 2024, a few weeks before her 95th birthday, to be reunited with her husband of 74 years, Joseph. Vicky was also preceded in death by parents Florence and Richard Rothermel; sister Cecilia Rothermel; brother and sister-in-law William and Karen…
Read MoreLetty A. Angerer (Thomas), 89
Letty A. Angerer (Thomas), 89, of Barberton, Ohio passed away peacefully the morning of January 9, 2024, due to natural causes. Letty was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 24,1934 to Jesse L. and Martha J. Thomas. She was a long-time resident of Barberton, moving to the area in 1961. She graduated in the top three…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS CLASS OF THE WEEK: Mrs. O’Hara’s first graders
CLASS OF THE WEEK (This class appeared in the Oct. 5, 2023 edition of The Barberton Gazette & Norton News) Mrs. O’Hara’s (1st grade) Barberton Primary School Mrs. O’Hara’s students have had stellar attendance so far this school year. As a school, we are focusing on excellent attendance with our students. In the first 30…
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