All Obituaries

  William “Bill” E. Stamp, 57, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was a graduate of Doylestown High School, Class of 1984. Bill was a resident of Barberton for 30 years, moving to Sterling, Ohio a year ago. He was a retired commercial roofer. Preceded in death by his father, Wayne Stamp; mother and step-father, Barb and Roy Massie.  Bill is survived by son, William “Will” Stamp; daughter, Emily Tompkins; siblings, John,...

Delores J. Ward, 83, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was a life resident of Barberton. Delores was a CB Radio enthusiast going by the CB Handle, “Tea Cup”. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Franklin; son, Daniel and stepson, Dennis. She is survived by stepdaughter, Patricia (Robert) Walker; daughter, Sherrie (Martin) Sanchez; sons, Mark Ward and Gerald (Lisa) Ward; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Ryland; brother,...

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, Richard Millhoff. Becky is survived by her son, Ronald E. McCaskey (fiancée, Alisa Darien); grandchildren, Haylie McCaskey and...

David Michael Tresidder, 38, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born September 19, 1984 in Akron, Ohio. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Elinor Mack and Ernest and Vivian Tresidder and very recently by his beloved baby cousin, Olivia Shafer. He is survived by his mother, Amy Tresidder (Robert), his father, E. Richard Tresidder; siblings, John Tresidder (Anastasia), Susan Barnes (Jon), Jared Miller (Kayla) and Shane Miller (Talia); aunts, Jeanne...

Phyllis J. Ruff, 86, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to the late Mary and John (Roy) Chaney. She graduated from Central High School, Class of 1955 and married Roy Ruff in 1958. Phyllis retired from Summit County Common Pleas Court in 2003 as Criminal Administrator and was a member of Northside Christian Church. Preceded in death by husband, Roy Ruff and brother, John (Bernice) Chaney. Phyllis is survived by her three sons, Dale...

Olan Lewis Koehler, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born July 20, 1937 in Minford, Ohio to the late Edger L. and Evelyn E. Koehler. Olan was a 1955 graduate of Ames-Bern High School. He was a graduate of Ohio University in 1959 with a BS in education and a master’s degree in history and government. While at Ohio University he was commissioned as an Army Officer after completing the ROTC program in 1959 and finished his Army career as a Captain. Olan...

Jan R. Ries, 80, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born in Akron on May 1, 1943 and was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1961. Jan was an avid golfer, boater, water skier and truly loved the Portage Lakes. Preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Ida Ries and sister, Sandy Ries.  Jan is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pat; daughters, Monique (Charles) Fuenning and Marielle (Frank) Parvin; son, Tad Ries; his pride and joy, his eight...

Sally J. Powell, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born on November 22, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert Sable and Thelma Koosed. Sally was a resident of the Barberton area for most of her life and retired as a beautician in Barberton. She was an active member of Columbia United Church of Christ. Sally served as a past Worthy Matron of Jeanette Chapter #212 O.E.S., which became Anna Dean Chapter. Along with her parents she is also...

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. Preceded in death by his brothers, David and Dennis Horvath. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne; daughter, Amanda (Ian Parkinson);...

Thomas “Tom” S. Brown, 76, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie; daughter, Deborah and her sons, D.J. and Chad Burden; Michael and his daughters, Meghan and Melanie; best friend, Lee and his family; along with other friends. Following Tom’s wishes there will be no services.