All Obituaries

Claude “Skeeter” B. Adams III, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.He was a resident of Peninsula most of his life, living the last four years in Norton.  Skeeter was employed by JR Schugel as a truck driver.Preceded in death by his mother, Carla Scheall and lifelong friend, Scott Dunning; survived by his wife of 29 years, Tammi; children, Shilo (Steven) Sellers, Mariah (Will) Williams IV, Leaunna Adams (Tyson Herritt) and Shaman Adams; grandchildren,...

Elizabeth “Sharon” Smith, 72, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019.Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 204 6th St., N.W., Barberton 44203.  Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Randolph, Ohio.  Sharon’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 22nd from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton, where prayers will be said Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with...

David “Dave” W. Stipe, 77, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 after months of fighting three cancer battles.He was born May 17, 1941 in Barberton to the late Chris and Rose Stipe.  He retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 42 years of service in 2008.  Dave was a faithful Ohio State fan and enjoyed camping at Hillside Park for 19 years.  He also liked taking his grandchildren and doggies, “Pumpkin” and “Snowflake” on rides in his golf...

William P. Keen, 78, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 after a long illness.He was born in Warco, Kentucky, on March 14, 1940 to the late Sylvia and Luther Keen, living most of his life in Norton, he recently was a resident of Leetonia, Ohio.  William was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving from 1957 to 1961.  He was a truck driver most of his life retiring from Yellow Freight. Preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann and brother, Charles; survived by wife, Dorothy Ann...

Tim Hauck, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2019.He was a resident of Springfield Township since 1986 and retired from Reiter Dairy with 35 years of service.  Tim was an avid lover of MOPAR cars and was given the nickname, “Stick” by his dear friend the late “Akron Arlen” Vanke.His wonderful smile and truly giving heart will be greatly missed.     Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Helen Foley; Tim is survived by his...

Marjorie “Marge” Seely, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living Home.She was born on August 7, 1927 to the late Harry and Florence Barth.  She graduated from North High School in 1945 and went to work at Goodrich Rubber Company on S. Main St. for 10 years.Marge loved to go Square Dancing on Wednesday nights at the YMCA where she met her future husband, Preston Seely.  Together they went Round Dancing on Saturday nights. ...

Samuel “Just Sam” J. Bursac, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019.He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on August 24, 1952 and was a resident of Barberton for most of his life.  Sam was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1970 and a 1974 graduate from the University of Akron. He was a tutor at Wadsworth High School and also taught at Barberton City Schools.Sam was owner/operator of Educare Preschool and Day Care.  He managed Lee’s Bait and Tackle, was...

Gloria E. Bogyus, 84, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019.A life resident of Akron, she retired from Akron General Medical Center after many years of service.Preceded in death by her companion of 50 years, Thurman Shanholtz and daughter, Paula Bogyus.  Gloria is survived by her son, Scott Shanholtz (fiancée, Jessica Baratko); brother, Robert (Vickie) Walker of Tennessee; grandsons, Robert and Scottie Shanholtz; great-grandson, Izak Shanholtz and Izak’s mother, Erin...

Mary Lou Sutton, 91, a woman of faith and love, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2019.Born in Wilsonburg, W.Va. on January 19, 1928, she and her husband, Burl, made Barberton their home, where she lived for 65 magic years. She was a longtime member of Lakeview United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and Magic City Democrats.Mary Lou believed in the power of love. She loved her family and church beyond measure. Grounded in her steadfast commitment to the Lord, she lived her...

Martha A. Schreckengost, 72, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.A resident of Doylestown, she retired from Botnick Realty after 35 years of service.  She enjoyed watching sports especially Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, Ohio State, UFC and spending time with her grandchildren.Preceded in death by her father, Clyde R. Young, mother Corrine M. Young (nee Dennis); husband, Stephen; beloved, William C. Dutton Jr.; brothers-in-law, Dale Simcox Sr., Joseph McGuiness and Ralph E....