Steve Arthur Kramer, 64
Steve Arthur Kramer, 64, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born on Saturday, March 28, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Clyde and Betty (Ebie) Kramer and lived in the Barberton/Norton area most of his life. Steve retired from Midway Yamaha after 35 years. Steve was preceded in death by his brothers,…
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Read MoreELECTIONS 2023: Barberton mayor Judge granted fourth term — barely
Unofficial tallies from the Nov. 7 election show Barberton Mayor William Judge retaining his fourth term as mayor barely edging out opponent Megann Eberhart. Rebecca Gearhart was elected as a new Barberton council member Nov. 7 in unofficial tallies. By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON It was a squeaker, still up in the…
Read MoreELECTIONS 2023 UPDATE: Zita retains Norton mayoral seat
Mayor Mike Zita was leading according to preliminary results in the November election. Judith Lynn Lee was the top vote getter for Norton Council at-large with 551 votes, according to preliminary results. By EMILY CANNING-DEAN BGNN contributor NORTON Mayor Mike Zita will continue his reign as the city’s longest running mayor. Zita has served as…
Read MoreLaddie F. Davis “Sarge”, 94
Laddie F. Davis “Sarge”, 94, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of Elbert Weil Davis and Bertha Luetta Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth, Corvis and David Davis, his adopted brother, Frank H.…
Read MoreJoseph C. Bigler, 26
Joseph C. Bigler, 26, loving son, grandson, nephew, and friend passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Joseph was born Monday, September 22, 1997 in Marietta, GA and lived in the Akron and Barberton areas all his life. He was a gentle soul who enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends, loved carpentry and was…
Read MoreM. Alice Kauslick, 92
M. Alice Kauslick. Age 92 – Barberton, OH Margaret “Alice” Kauslick passed from this life on October 29, 2023. She was born in Fairmont, WV on April 28,1931 to Wendall and Pauline (Moats) Moran. As a young girl, she moved to Barberton, Ohio where she was first drummer in the marching band. She loved the…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Lee Lashinske, 79
Robert “Bob” Lee Lashinske, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Robert was born Wednesday, May 17, 1944. He was a dedicated employee and leader for over 60 years. In his retirement he worked for Barberton Police Dept. as a crossing guard at West Elementary School. He loved…
Read MoreMarvin Jonah “Joe” McGuire, Jr., 57
Marvin Jonah “Joe” McGuire, Jr., 57, of Danese, formerly of Barberton, Ohio, received his extra-large angel wings and is smiling broadly as he always did on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Born November 20 1965, at Barberton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marvin and Betty (Matheny) McGuire, Sr. Joe lived in Ohio…
Read MoreJudith “Aunt Judie” Rafferty-Terwilliger, 72
Judith “Aunt Judie” Rafferty-Terwilliger Judie passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 72. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 31, 1951. Judie grew up on Rockcut Road in Norton, Ohio. She expressed so many fond memories of the neighborhood and going to school at Sherman Elementary. She graduated…
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