All Obituaries

Arthur L. Graham Jr., 62, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.He was born in Sandusky, Ohio on February 18, 1956.A resident of New Franklin for 26 years, he retired from Ohio Edison with 37 years of service.Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Geneva and sister, Brenda Graham.  Arthur is survived by his wife of 44 years, Doris; sons, DeAngelo (Gus), Nicholas, Jeremy (Jennifer) and Anthony (Carrie); grandchildren, Trevis, Dominic, Bronwynn, Dakota and Myles; brothers and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Jean Arthur announces her passing on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the age of 85.She was born March 25, 1933.  A lifelong resident of Barberton, she was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Church.  Donna was a very active member and was loved by the church.  She was a light to everyone’s life.  Her love for God carried her through life.  She was always full of love and prayers for others.Preceded in the death by...

With profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jimmie Dewayne Vires, age 60, of Doylestown, Ohio due to complications from cancer on Saturday, January 12, 2019.    Born on June 24, 1958 in Barberton, where he met and married the love of his life and girl next door, Theresa (Misura) Vires, devoted wife of 32 years.Jimmie was well-known for his larger than life personality, passion for the outdoors, pride for his country and military, wild sense of humor, and stunningly...

James “Jim” T. Merlo, 70, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019.A graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1967, he was a resident of Norton for 45 years.  Jim retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 40 years of service.He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Barberton Sokol and the Hunky Club.Preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Nettie Merlo and sister, Patricia Antal.  Survived by his wife of 46 years, Debi; son, Jimmy (Erica) Merlo;...

Linda L. Cardinali, 54, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.She was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls and lived in Columbus.  Linda was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, Class of 1982.Preceded in death by her father, Jackson Holmes;Linda is survived by her mother, Elaine Holmes; son, Christopher; daughter, Andrea; sisters, Sheri (Ed) Noble; twin sister, Laura Holmes Andrews; niece and nephew, Meagan and Matthew Andrews.A Celebration of Linda’s life will be held Monday,...

Laurette Bradnick (DiStasi) 92, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 after a short illness. She was born April 17th 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art; brother, Paul DiStasi and parents Marie and Anthony DiStasi. Laurette is survived by her sister, Alice Schwindt; two sons, Jeff Bradnick (Angela) and Gary Bradnick (Teri); three grandchildren, Scott Bradnick (Marianna), Lindsay Bradnick, and Kevin Bradnick (Brittany), and two great-grandchildren Holden and...

Arthur L. Graham Jr., 62, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.He was born in Sandusky, Ohio on February 18, 1956.  A resident of New Franklin for 26 years, he retired from Ohio Edison with 37 years of service.Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Geneva and sister, Brenda Graham.  Arthur is survived by his wife of 44 years, Doris; sons, DeAngelo (Gus), Nicholas, Jeremy (Jennifer) and Anthony (Carrie); grandchildren, Trevis, Dominic, Bronwynn, Dakota and Myles; brothers and...

Raymond L. Wright, 86, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.He was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on May 1, 1932 and was a long time resident of Barberton, Ohio and Florida.  After serving in the Ohio National Guard and the U.S. Air Force, he worked at the Ohio Brass in Barberton for 25 years before relocating to Florida.Dad had a very outgoing personality and never met a stranger.  He enjoyed watching baseball, basketball and football, loved old westerns and had a sharp mind right...

On Friday, January 4, 2019 we lost our loving son, brother, nephew, friend to many and guardian to all.  Tommy died as a result of severe injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Cleveland, Ohio.Tommy was born in Houston, Texas on February 24, 1983 and lived most of his life in the Akron/Tallmadge area. He was a graduate of Tallmadge High School, Class of 2001 and the University of Akron with a B.S. in Accounting in 2009.  Tommy worked as a Fire and Security Technician of...

Noel S. Ferrebee, 80, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019.  A resident of Akron for most of his life.Noel was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Burger Iron with 37 years of service.  Survived by his wife, Margie; children, Rodney (Mima) Ferrebee, Gary (Tracey) Ferrebee, Jay Ferrebee, Sherry (Dave) Ocheltree, Shelly (Ray) Immel and Rhonda (Bruce) Gilbert; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Campbell, Dixie (Bill) Dawson and Kay (Okey) Phillips; numerous...