Frances A. Pelton, 88
Frances A. Pelton October 27, 1937 — February 16, 2026 Norton On Monday February 16th, 2026 Fran Pelton passed away suddenly after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Norton, generous and kind, Fran enjoyed gardening, bowling and playing cards with the “club girls”. Her later activities included playing slot machines, watching Judge Judy and…
Read MoreBeverly R. Joseph (nee Campano), 87
Beverly Joseph Obituary Beverly R. Joseph (nee Campano), 87, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born on February 20, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert; infant son, Robert II (3 days old); mother, Ruth Layton; father, Louis Campano; brothers, Louis and Steve Campano; sisters, Judy…
Read MoreBGNN Black History Month feature: Q & A with Kenneth Cheatham
PHOTO PROVIDED Thanks to Kenneth Cheatham for providing answers to questions posed by The BGNN. All profiles will appear in print in the Feb. 25 Barberton Gazette & Norton News. If you would like to recommend someone to respond to these questions while Black History Month is being recognized, please email [email protected]. How long have…
Read MoreThomas Gustafson, 61
Thomas Gustafson, 61, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born June 14, 1964 in Bayshore, New York. Tom was a resident of Barberton for 35 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during Desert Storm. He retired as LPN with Veteran Affairs after 37 years of…
Read MoreBGNN Black History Month feature: Q & A with Renea Woods-Baylor
Renea Woods-Baylor owner and operator of The Tea Lady Inc. 190 Second St. NW, Barberton Visit http://ohioteady.com Thanks to Renea Woods-Baylor for providing answers to questions posed by The BGNN. All profiles will appear in print in the Feb. 25 Barberton Gazette & Norton News. If you would like to recommend someone to respond to…
Read MoreBarbara G. Ramsey (née Meiske), 93
Barbara G. Ramsey (née Meiske), age 93, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Akron, Ohio. Barbara was born in Cincinnati on June 26, 1932, and her life was defined by devotion—to her family, to the simple joys she cherished, and to the people and animals she loved so deeply. She was the beloved…
Read MoreBGNN BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEATURE: Q & A with Shorter Griffin
Shorter Griffin Thanks to Shorter Griffin for providing answers to questions posed by The BGNN. All profiles will appear in print in the Feb. 25 Barberton Gazette & Norton News. If you would like to recommend someone to respond to these questions while Black History Month is being recognized, please email [email protected]. How do you…
Read MoreLOCAL BOOK REVIEW BPL staff top picks: Sarah Massey reviews ‘A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping’
Sarah Massey, Barberton Public Library technical services manager, reviews: “A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping” by Sangu Mandanna If you’ve ever wanted to escape into a cozy inn full of magical misfits, including a resurrected relative, and a very dramatic zombie chicken, “A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping” is your next read. Sangu Mandanna blends…
Read MoreCOURT NEWS: Drug trafficking duo convicted and suspended
BGNN staff report AKRON Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Feb. 9 that Dylan Bond, 29, of Marshallville, was found guilty of various drug trafficking charges and his role in the overdose death of Jaclyn Ballard, 47, of Cuyahoga Falls. He was also found guilty of leading law enforcement on a car chase through multiple…
Read MoreBPD officer struck with hammer during arrest back on job
By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON A city police officer bloodied with a hammer during an arrest Feb. 2 was back on duty, the Barberton Police Department reported Feb. 5. The officer, who was not identified, was struck in the head during a domestic violence call at a Charles Avenue address around 6:45…
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