All Obituaries

Michael “Barney” Hanlin, the Silver Gorilla, a loving husband, devoted father, Papa, brother, and friend passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at home.Mike was born on Aug 7, 1948 to William (Dale) and Janell Hanlin, who have both preceded him in death. Marrying the love of his life, Linda “Dolly” Hanlin and raising their three boys was his proudest accomplishment.The love he has for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren is unmatched.Mike was...

Larry John Lovas, 70, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at home.  He was a loving husband, devoted father, Papa, and brother. Larry was born Sept 12, 1950 to Frank and Teresa Lovas, who have both preceded him in death. Larry was a faithful husband to Donna (née Harding) for 43 years. He was a loving father of Christine, Matthew, and Anne (Attila) Vamos. Proud papa of Evan Lease, Juliana and Andrew Lovas; Ruby and Scarlett Lovas; Mary, Emma, Vivian, Clare, Zelie and...

Earl R. Wykoff, 77, who was loved by all, left this world in the early hours of Thursday, May 27, 2021 after a long illness. He was a life resident of Akron/Barberton. After graduating high school Earl joined the U.S. Navy where he served for five years leaving as a Radioman Second Class. His entire time after training was spent on the USS Newport News CA-148 Flagship for the 2nd fleet where he handled all the top secret messages for the Atlantic Fleet.  When the ship was...

Mark A. Ruppert, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 30, 2021. A resident of the Akron area for most of his life, he was a graduate of Green High School and the University of Akron. Mark enjoyed being Cub Scout Master for Pack 3132. He will be remembered as a hard worker and an avid traveler. Survived by his son, Sean; daughter, Felicia and mother, Phyllis. Mark’s family will receive friends on Friday, June 4th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the...

Diane M. O’Brien, 73, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021. She was a life resident of Barberton and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Diane is survived by her children, John O’Brien Jr., Tracy O’Brien, Michael (Angela) O’Brien, Mary-Kay (John) Lattea and Brian (Tricia) Barr; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Stephen (Sharon) Vargo; sister, Elizabeth Vargo; best friends, Patty Workman and Darlene Conrad;along with other relatives and...

     William “Bill” E. Swinhart Sr., 81, “moved upstairs” on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was a life resident of Barberton and a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1957.  Bill retired from BP, Parker Hannifin and also H&R Block in Wadsworth as a tax preparer. Bill was a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church, National Lodge #568 F&AM, where he served as Past Master in 1974 and was treasurer, Portage Chapter Royal...

David L. Cunningham, passed in peace on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the age of 72. Preceded in death by his parents Roy & Marybelle, and his sister Cathy. He leaves to cherish his memory with his daughter, Leslie and son in-law Ryan Perryman; son, Joshua Cunningham; sister, Glenda (Gene) Testa; brother, Chuck (Beckie); niece, Andrea (Scott) Vojtkofsky and nephews Cameron Cunningham and Trevor & Cody Vojtkofsky. David was devoted to 3 things in life...His God, family and...

     Dillon P. Yoak, 24 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 14, 2021. Dillon was a resident of Barberton and was employed by Fred Martin Superstore. His hobbies were BMX riding, attending Barberton Speedway and playing video games. Preceded in death by his brother, Devon and grandparents, Patricia and James Sr.  Dillon is survived by his parents, Paula and Richard; siblings, Cassie (Austin) and Blake; niece, Maleah; grandparents, Marsha and...

Zella M. Stemple, 72, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was a life resident of the Barberton area and was a graduate of Norton High School, Class of 1966.  Zella retired from Bayer Corporation with 36 years of service. She was an avid golfer, a long arm quilter and was a member of the Stan Hywet Needlework Guild and the KISS Guild. Preceded in death by her parents, Olive and Boyd Dutton and brother, Randy Dutton. Zella is survived by two nephews and one niece,...

John J. “Shorty” Kerr, 79, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was a resident of Barberton for most of his life and was a U.S. Army veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Christine Kerr; brother, Harvey Jr. and sister, Ruth.  Shorty is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean; daughter, Jennifer (Lloyd) Miller; son, Jason Kerr (Nicole); grandchildren, Christopher, Ashley, Nathaniel and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Ava, Anthony and Westin; brother, Tom...