All Obituaries

Kevin D. Messenger, 63, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. Kevin was a very skilled construction worker and was a member of Crusade Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Geraldine Messenger and brother, Vincent Messenger. Survived by his brothers, Dewey (Sandy) Messenger and Rodney Messenger; sister, Becky Erickson (nee Messenger); three children; three stepchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Due to current...

Robert Eugene Gabbert, born February 24, 1924 passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Woodburn and Elmer Gabbert; siblings, Geneva Larson and Betty Christopher; along with his wives, Gloria Mahaffey, Betty Thompson and Doris Johnson. Bob was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio and was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1942.  He served in the U.S. Army as a medic, under General...

Paul E. Price Jr., 61, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born in Akron on May 21, 1959 and was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving as a Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Specialist for 8 ½ years and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant and received numerous commendations. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Emma Price Sr.  Paul is survived by his children, Kirsten, Emily, Amanda and Meili (Adam) and Hanlei; brothers, Fred (Pam) and Terry...

Geraldine “Gerry” Miller, 100 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She graduated from Norton High School in 1939 and was a life resident of the Akron area.  Gerry attended Grace Cathedral for many years where she taught Sunday school and volunteered at the ministries. She went on many trips with the church the last being a missionary trip to South Africa when she was 80. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John W. Miller and...

Leroy Joseph Yanda, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2020. Leroy was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 7, 1932. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1950 and served in the Navy from 1952 to 1956. Leroy married Jean Winkler at St. Bernard Catholic Church on April 12, 1958. After 43 and a half years of service, Leroy retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1994. He lived in Norton for 52 years, where he loved working in his garden. Leroy was a member of...

Joye Downs (nee Addis), 92, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. She was a life resident of Barberton, member and past President of the Barberton PTA for many years and was a member of Barberton First Baptist Church. Joye was all about family. Preceded in death by her infant sister, Mabel Maxine Addis; parents, Edith and Everett Addis; siblings, Bill (Winnie) Addis, Charlotte (Robert) Hawk, Hazel Petriga, Chuck (Barb) Addis and James Addis; brother-in-law, Ed Smith;...

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Susan “Susy” Dianne Bailey, age 71, passed away from this life into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus, in her home surrounded by her loving family.     Susy was born July 13, 1949 in Canton, OH. She spent her life as a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend to many. To know Susy was to love her. She had a giving heart, amazing sense of humor and zest for life that will never be duplicated or forgotten. Susy is preceded...

    Anna Nuss, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.  She was born in Croatia on April 20, 1927 and immigrated to America in 1956.  Anna was proud of both her German heritage and also becoming an American citizen.  She was a resident of Barberton for 58 years. Anna was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was a longtime member of the Altar Society, she participated in the Holy Hour Program and was one of the Original...

Jacqueline Claudette Ray passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the age of eighty, after a long and wonderfully beautiful life. Jacqueline was born February 10, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. She attended Bettis Grade School Ennes Junior High School and graduated from Akron North High School in 1958.She also attended The University of Akron part-time and accumulated three years of credit before her work and family responsibilities caused her to stop. She met her husband, Dale G. Ray, Jr.,...

Gail M. Saunders, 84, of Barberton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born to the late Harry and Marian Croft.  Gail was a lifelong area resident, retiring from Barberton City Schools.  She was loved and cherished by many for her ability to live life to the fullest. Preceded in death by sons, Bobby and Roy Saunders; survived by her children, Donnie (Lisa) Saunders, Dennie (Angel) Saunders, Pat (Dawn) Presley, Sue Presley, several...