All Obituaries

Mildred Marie Cain Zdila, 81, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 after a four-month illness. Born in Cameron, West Virginia on July 18, 1940, to Clarence and Nellie Sampson, Marie spent her adult life in Ohio. Marie retired from Parker Hannifin in 2004.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, wintering in Florida, cooking, and gardening. Marie also loved music and spent several years singing with Sweet Adelines choruses including the...

Juanita M. Conrad, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1935 in Grantsville, West Virginia and was a resident of Green for most of her life. She was a member of Lord’s House of Prayer. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Conrad Sr.; son, James Mosley and parents. Shirley and Ruby Craddock. Juanita is survived by her daughter-in-law, Tammy Mosley; sons, Roger (Ruth) Mosley, Danny (Peggy) Greer, Richard (Debbie)...

Robert passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his home. Rob was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1981 and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Architecture. He earned a Master’s degree in Architecture from Yale University.  He had a fellowship to the University of Michigan where he taught architecture. He also taught at the University of New Mexico.  After moving back to Ohio, he worked as a landscape architect for...

Ross L. Mollohan, age 88, of Doylestown, died peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021. Ross was born on April 4th, 1933, in Stinson, West Virginia to Russell and Bernice Mollohan. Ross grew up in Tuppers Plains, Ohio in Meigs County and later served proudly in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Lewis outside of Seattle, Washington. While serving in the military, Ross met and married the former Alice Westerlund in June of 1955. They were married for 64 years until her passing on...

Charles W. Somerville “Red”, 83, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was a resident of New Franklin for 51 years and retired from PPG Chemical in 1998 with 42 years of service. Red was a member of National Lodge #568 F&AM; 32 Degree Scottish Rite Valley of Akron. Preceded in death by his son, Charles W. Somerville II and grandson, Jeremy; survived by his wife of 55 years, LaVera; son, Michael (Joetta) Somerville; stepsons, Louis J. Lasko and James E....

Donald “Don” E. Kohler of New Franklin died Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 in the loving arms of his wife of 43 years, Cheryl. He was preceded in death by son, Kenneth; granddaughter Zoey; parents and other siblings. Along with his wife, he is survived by his sons, Daniel and Donald; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; two daughters-in-law and a niece. The family would like to extend many thanks to Diana and Anita of Homestead Hospice. A...

Rebekah “Becky” D. Dennis (nee Collier), 42, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born in Barberton on March 30, 1979.  Becky graduated from Florida Bible Christian School in 1998 and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty University in 2014. Becky was a teacher at Plantation Baptist Christian School and Challenger Elementary School in Florida and most recently taught at Steel Academy in Akron. She was a member of First...

Byron Edward Barnes passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 80 years old. Born in Barberton on Sept. 15, 1941, Byron grew up in Wayne County and graduated from Norwayne High School in 1959. He attended Manchester College (North Manchester, Indiana), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He worked in the laboratory at Barberton Hospital for 46 years. He was dearly loved by his wife Pamela (Snyder),...

James H. O’Brien left for his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 surrounded by his wife and sons. Jim was born on October 14, 1949 in Barberton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Saimi O’Brien and brothers, Frederick O’Brien and Bernard O’Brien. Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Christinna (Chris) Wallace O’Brien and sons, Brett Hadley (Kelly) and Mark Hadley (Rebecca) as well as his grandchildren:...

Betty J. Lane, 64, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was born June 7, 1957 in Barberton. Betty loved camping and the outdoors and served as a Girl Scout Leader for 25 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Howard K. and Mary F. Smith; husband, Ollen E. Lane and sister, Christine Campbell. Betty is survived by her son, John Lane; daughter, Francis (Harry) Jackson; grandchildren, Bryanna (Declan) Jackson, Alyssa...