All Obituaries

Anthony (Tony) Cascaldo Jr. passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the age of 89.Tony was born October 25th, 1929 in Johnstown, PA to the late Anthony and Adeline Cascaldo. After graduating high school Tony joined the Army to serve his country during the Korean War. After the war ended he joined the National Guard, where he served for 34 years before retiring as Sergeant First Class in 1989. He retired from Barberton Steel and Iron in 1992.Tony...

Donald C. Thayer, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio.He was a life resident of the Akron area and was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War.  Don was a member of The Chapel in Akron where he enjoyed being a greeter in his class.Preceded in death by his wife, Corinne.His extended family wishes to give a special thanks to the staff at the Ohio Veterans Home for all the care and support Don received over the...

Ordie Ray Jarvis, 89, of Barberton, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2019 with his family by his side.He was a dedicated family man who showed all those around him the importance of a strong work ethic and unconditional love. He loved going out to eat with family and friends, and under no circumstances was anyone else allowed to pick up the check. He took great pride in his lawn and believed it to be the best in Barberton (he was right).Ordie was born on November 9, 1929, in Braxton...

Ann Elizabeth Goode passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Barberton, Ohio after completing a 20 year battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.She was born on March 21st 1933 in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late A.J. and Evelyn Stevens. She was predeceased by loving husband of 43 years, John E. Goode as well as 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by two sons, Edward and David (Shauna), 3 grandchildren, Amanda Rodriguez (Chris), Matthew, and Mikayla, and 2 great-grandsons,...

Barbara E. Brown, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2019.Barb was born November 28, 1936 in Elkins, West Virginia and came to Barberton at the age of 16.  She was a mother and homemaker until her children could take care of themselves.  She then became manager of Shoe Mart and worked as an advertising sales representative at the Barberton Herald for many years and retired from Reiter Dairy in 1998.Barb enjoyed going to Vegas and local casinos.She loved her...

Wesley L. Sharpes of Ravenna passed away suddenly on 9-11 after a short illness.Born on September 30, 1956, he spent his maturing years in Copley Township, graduating class of 1975.Joining the “Family Team” at Klaben Ford he dedicated 34 years using his knowledge and skills to achieve the title, Master Mechanic by most. His craftsmanship with wood was creative and completed with perfection.Wesley is preceded in death by his father, Ordie; his mother, Margil and his brother,...

John L. Wheeler, 56, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019.He was a lifelong resident of Barberton. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Wheeler; John is survived by his mother, Dorothy Vandiver and siblings, Norman Wheeler, Dottie (Richard) Watson, Barbara (Larry) Mason, Dale Wheeler, Otis (Dorothy) Wheeler, Sandra Williams-Carter, Tammi (Daniel) Tilley, Milena (Clyde) Phillips, P. Elayne (Rickey) Poston and Karen (Stephen) Jackson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other...

Gloria M. (Hoskins) Woods (nee Rataj), 90, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019.  She was born September 30, 1928 in Barberton and lived in Kenmore most of her life.Gloria retired as a nurse’s aide and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.  She enjoyed sewing and truly loved cats and dogs.     Preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Joe Rataj; sister, Sr. Grace Ann (Agnes Rataj); husband,...

Harold “Hal” Richard Naragon, age 90, of Barberton, Ohio passed away on August 31, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 1, 1928 in Zanesville, Ohio, Hal was the son of the late Dwight and Dorothy Naragon.  He was well-respected in the community and admired by everyone who knew him for his kind and gracious nature. Eager to pursue his dream of a career in professional baseball, Hal tried out for the Cleveland Indians while still attending Barberton High School. He...

Joanne E. Ramsay, 87, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019.She was a resident of Norton/Barberton for 69 years.Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Norris; husband, Robert E. Ramsay; daughter, Betty Jo Keefer and sisters, Francis and Pauline.Joanne is survived by her children, Robert (Lynn) Ramsay, Deb Ramsay (David) and William (Barb) Ramsay; six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.The family would like to thank the staff at Pleasant View Health Care and Harbor Light...