All Obituaries

Charles “Chuck” R. North, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born in Monday, Ohio on December 28, 1931 to the late John and Gertrude (Lucas) North.  Chuck served as a Sgt. in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, wounded and received a Purple Heart.  He worked at Seiberling Tire & Rubber Co. and was the owner of the “Exercise Shop”.  Chuck was a World Champion Power Lifter and holder of nine World Records and a member...

Mary Carol Gardner, age 87, loving mother and grandma, died peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2020. Mary was born March 24, 1933 in Port Washington, OH to the late David Earl and Mary Hazel Hammersley Roenbaugh. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her children. She was an excellent homemaker, cook, and gardener. She enjoyed many varieties of crafts, sewing, crocheting, quilting, to name a few, and was well-known for her beautiful, hand-made greeting cards. Mary is survived by her...

Carolyn J. Gooding, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2020, at the age of 65, due to an extended illness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandma and friend to many.  Carolyn did daycare for 38 years and helped raise many children, some of which became family. She was a member of the Lord’s House of Prayer. Carolyn had a strong faith in God, loved trips to Amish Country, drawing, ice cream, watching deer and her dogs. She was the definition of...

Richard “Richie” L. Skolnik, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 2, 2020 surrounded by family. A resident of Norton for 60 years and a graduate of Norton High School, Class of 1970. He retired from Norton City Schools in 1999 where he taught Auto Body for 20 years. Richie truly enjoyed his 20 years building a cabin in Southern Ohio, using his bobcat, which he lovingly referred to as “Bob”. He loved spending time with his...

David Wayne Williams, 38, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born February 2, 1982 to John and Glenda (Ward) Williams. Preceded in death by his father, John Williams; sister, Jamie Taylor; grandparents, Ivan and Alma Ward and Bobby and Wilda Williams. Survived by mother, Glenda (Ward) Williams; sisters, Melissa Milks and Cheryl (Daniel) Kenney; nieces and nephews, Ashley and Amanda McBurney, Alyssa Stipe, Kyle, Joe and Ivan Milks, Shannon, Haley, Logan and Jackson...

David “Dave” R. Cadle, 80, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born November 27, 1939 in Richwood, West Virginia. He was a life resident of Akron. David retired from the Akron Police Department in 1992 after 25 years of service and was a member of the Akron FOP Lodge #7. Preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Fannie; sister, Dorine Moore and brother, Roger Cadle. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol; daughters, Dawn (Tony) Skidmore, Davette...

Karen L. Chaney, 64, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. She retired from First Merit. A loving Christian Woman who was always wishing someone, “Good Luck”. She is survived by her son, Shawn Chaney; along with other relatives and friends. Karen’s funeral service will be held Monday, June 29th at 1 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Burial to follow at Manchester Cemetery.  The family will receive...

Richard L. Stewart, 87, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. Born in Sherman, Ohio on April 11, 1933, he moved to Doylestown in 1979 residing there for 20 years and has been a resident of Florida the last 20 years. Richard retired from PPG Industries with 23 years of service and was a member of PPG 20 Year Club. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Hazel Stewart; three brothers; two sisters; daughter, Cindy Smith; two infant children; grandson, Aubrey Moore IV and...

Edwin S. Decker, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020. A resident of Barberton for most of his life, he retired from Babcock & Wilcox with 31 years of service. Ed was a life member of Community of Christ Church where he served as a Lay Minister for almost 60 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Decker and daughter, Cheryl Lynn Pennington; survived by his son, Dan Decker; grandchildren, Nicki, Merci, Gabriel (Sara) and Cassandra;...

Richard “Rich” M. Richards, 71, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. Rich was a Barberton native and lived his entire life here. He was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1968 and was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War. Rich worked in the grocery business from A&P to Giant Eagle. Preceded in death by his mother, Barb; grandparents, Anna and Michael; brother, Joey Richards and many other family members. Rich is survived by his wife of 49 years,...