James C. Kondik,81
James C. Kondik CRESTON, OH – On Sunday, December 31, 2023, James C. Kondik, a loving husband and father of four passed away at the age of 81. Born on February 13, 1942 in Barberton, OH to the late Jonas and Angela (Zupec) Kondik, James was a resident of Creston since 1967. He attended S.S.…
Read MoreEleanor Rose Andris, 85
Eleanor Rose Andris passed away peacefully on Christmas Day. She was born on September 6, 1938 in Woodsfield, Ohio. She moved to Barberton from Antioch with her family when she was in 8th grade. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1956. She was an amazing cook and baker. She loved family gatherings and always…
Read MoreGeorge W. Metz, 89
George W. Metz, 89, passed away December 25, 2023 at Akron City Hospital. He was born November 19, 1934 in Leatherbark, West Virginia to the late George W. Metz Sr. and Hattie Metz Whiting. George was an Army veteran and a member of the Barberton Civitan Club and the American Legion of Doylestown. He is…
Read MoreNorma Jean (Whitehead) Vale, 97
Norma Jean (Whitehead) Vale, 97, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1926 in Barberton, Ohio. Norma Jean was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1940 and retired as a PBX Operator from Yoder Brothers after 23 years of service. She was…
Read MoreGerald W. “Jerry” Pinnicks, 87
Gerald W. “Jerry” Pinnicks, 87, of Wooster and formerly of Fredericksburg and Apple Creek, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Danbury Senior Living in Wooster. He was born near Fredericksburg on January 12, 1936 to the late Ezra and Mary Lucy (Gilmore) Pinnicks and married Edith Welty on August 21, 1965 and she…
Read MoreChase Christopher Smith, 37
Chase Christopher Smith, 37, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Akron, Ohio after a brief illness. He was born on April 3, 1986, in Barberton, Ohio. Chase was a happy and lively individual who brought joy to those around him. He had a love for playing Uno, piecing together puzzles, watching…
Read MoreMarjory Ann Morgan (Reed), 85
Marjory Ann Morgan (Reed), 85, passed away on December 20, 2023. She was born in Akron on May 9, 1938 to Welcome and Gladys P. Reed. Marjory was a life time resident of Barberton and graduated from the Barberton High School Class 1956. She married Richard Scott Morgan the love of her life in 1966.…
Read MorePaul Dennis Ankrim, 86
Paul Dennis Ankrim, 86, surrounded by his loving family, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born January 9, 1937, in Oak Hill, Ohio, Paul’s family moved to Barberton in 1950, when his father, Reverend Roy Ankrim, became the founding Pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness Church later known as…
Read MoreLucille Frances Brodwick, 69
Lucille Frances Brodwick, 69, loving sister and aunt, went home to The Lord in Heaven on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Lucille was born Sunday, November 28, 1954 to the late Louis and Sylvia (Ule) Brodwick and lived in the Barberton area most of her life. She worked for Malco Products for 45 years. Lucille was…
Read MorePhyllis (Des Marais) Arkett, 95
Phyllis (Des Marais) Arkett, 95, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023 at Ohio Living Rockynol in Highland Square in Akron, Ohio. Phyllis was born on March 4, 1928 in Orange, New Jersey to the late George F. and Louise (Gietzen) Des Marais. Phyllis graduated from Clifford J. Scott High School in East Orange, New…
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