James “Jim” Rivers, 86
James “Jim” Rivers, 86, passed away September 27, 2023, at Story Point Assisted Living in Medina. Jim was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on June 16, 1937, at home on the Wadsworth Brick and Tile Company, the third of ten children born to C. James & Odessa Hazel (Richardson) Rivers, Sr. both deceased and three sisters…
Read MoreMargaret “Margie” A. Revlett, 85
“Together Again” Margaret “Margie” A. Revlett Margaret “Margie” A. Revlett, 85, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1937 in Gypsy, W. Virginia. Preceded in death by parents, Gay and Dale Tenney; husband, Noel; four brothers and one sister. Margie is…
Read MoreCherie A. Anslovar, 81
Cherie A. Anslovar, 81, of Akron, passed away September 18, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living in Montrose. She was born August 3, 1942 to the late Alvin and Bernice {Urbaugh} Moose. In addition to her parents, Cherie was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Moose. Born and raised in western PA, Cherie completed her…
Read MoreJudith C. Wolf (Nee Brown)
JUDITH C. WOLF (Nee Brown); It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Wolf announce her passing on September 19, 2023. Judith was born in Barberton on December 2, 1940, the daughter of the late William and Anna Brown. Judie graduated from Kenmore High School, and worked at Firestone and Herberich Hall &…
Read MoreMEMORY GAP Festivals shimmer through the years at Lake Anna
PHOTO BY KARLA TIPTON Fireworks light up the sky and Lake Anna during Barberton BBQ and Music Festival during a past Labor Day weekend. MEMORY GAP By KARLA TIPTON For more than a century, Lake Anna has shimmered at the center of Barberton’s special events and festivals. “Another community can have a mum festival,” Parks…
Read MoreDon J. Horvath, 85
Don J. Horvath, 85, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was a life resident of Barberton. Don was employed by Goodyear Aerospace for 27 years. He was known for volunteering his time with Barberton Youth. Don served as president of the Barberton American Little League and a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal of Barberton.…
Read MoreRebecca “Becky” L. McCaskey, 71
Rebecca “Becky” L. McCaskey, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. A resident of New Franklin for 35 years, she retired from J.C. Penney’s as a hairdresser with over 30 years of service. Becky enjoyed gardening, baking and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald S. McCaskey and brother,…
Read MoreBarberton City Schools 16th annual Academic Hall of Fame inductees
The 16th annual Academic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Sept. 15 and Barberton City Schools has announced the following Barberton alumni as this year’s Academic Hall of Fame inductees: Steven E. Haddad, Class of 1971 Haddad graduated from Barberton High School in 1971. He then earned his bachelor’s degree in technical education from the…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Nicole Williams
Nicole Williams Barberton High School senior Favorite school activity/ club/sport: Tennis, ski club. Favorite subject: TV studio Favorite book: “Shatter Me” or “Things we Never Got Over.” TV show: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “Gilmore Girls.” Pets: I have four cats: Hershey, Simba, Ruby and Holly. I also have one beta fish: Art! Hobbies…
Read MoreWalk of Fame class to be inducted Sept. 22
BGNN staff report BARBERTON Two more Magic City favorite sons and a favorite daughter will join their peers on the city’s Walk of Fame soon. Inspired by Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, Barberton started honoring residents in 2015 who had made some sort of significant impact on the community with name plaques on the pavement of…
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