All Obituaries

Richard D. Pletcher, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born June 16, 1939 in Markelton, Pennsylvania. Richard was a resident of Barberton for 53 years. He retired from Cavanaugh Construction at the age of 62 and went back to work at Earth and Wood as a backhoe operator until the age of 75. He was a member of Barberton Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where is served as a deacon. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of forty-five years,...

Kenny Vires, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was a life resident of Barberton. Kenny loved sports and was a huge Ohio State fan. Preceded in death by his father, Kenny; grandparents, Ewen and Ann Vires and Lester and Shelvagene Wells. He is survived by his mother, Cheryl; siblings, Carrie (Steve) Menser and Jimmielee (Ali) Vires; nieces and nephews, Andrew, Makayla, Jaden, Vivian and Lexi; numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and...

Kosta Milos Papich, 93, of Bath, Ohio and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home in Naples on January 20, 2023. January 20th is also a very important day in the Serbian Orthodox Religion, Saint John, and Kosta was extremely involved in the Serbian Orthodox Church. On July 14, 1991, Kosta M. Papich was honored for his dedication and devotion to the church and all Serbian people. He received the Order of Saint Sava – the First Degree, the highest honor that...

Donna Jean Augustynovich, 70, of Barberton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Donna was born in Barberton, Ohio on April 16, 1952. She graduated from Barberton High School, Class of 1970. She was a very active volunteer her entire life helping out with the Barberton Red Cross, Pals of Fortune, Barberton Hospital Candy Stripers, and at many local food banks. Donna went on to serve in her long career as a Registered Nurse. During her career, she...

Diane M. Betz, 70, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Garfield High School.  Diane worked 52 years at Carmen Studios photographing thousands of Akron-area seniors and business executives. She never went anywhere without seeing someone she had photographed and hearing how much fun she made it. She was most recently property manager of Trail View Terrace in Cuyahoga Falls.  Diane loved spending summer evenings...

Christina “Chrissy” L. Mason, 55, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1967 in Barberton, Ohio. Chrissy was a life resident of Barberton and a graduate of Weaver School and Workshop. Preceded in death by her father, Donald Mason. Chrissy is survived by her mother, Sarajane Mason; sisters, Tammie (Kevin) Nichols and Renea Mason (Lou Krkljus); along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.  Chrissy’s family will...

John David Collins Jr. “David”, 78, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born March 15, 1944 in Fairmont, West Virginia. David was preceded in death by his mother, Laura M. Collins; father, John D. Collins Sr.; brothers, Charles “Chuck” Collins, Thomas Machamer, John A. Collins and sisters, Mary Lilian Thomas, Mauddette M. Troyer and Evelyn E. Rhodes. He is survived by brothers, James E. (Paula) Collins of Barberton, Ohio, Robert B. Collins of...

Larry P. Rouch, 79, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was a life resident of Barberton and a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1961. Larry retired from Babcock & Wilcox with 35 years of service. He was a member of NSTRA. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Thelma Rouch and brother, David Rouch. Larry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Maryann; son, Harry Rouch; daughter, Cynthia (Chris) Fahey; grandchildren, Nate (Nicole), Matt, Zack...

Sandra Kay “Sandi” Sabol, 69, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a resident of Clinton for 43 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Karl D. Sabol. Sandi is survived by her son, Ronald (Barrie); daughter, Jennifer (Joel) Darrah; grandchildren, Alex, Walker and Lane; sisters, Denise (Dana) Cramer and Pat Bryant; nephew, Jeffrey Cramer; boyfriend, Jack Carillon; along with other relatives and friends. Follow Sandi’s...

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Rector, 70, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Born in and a lifetime resident of Barberton, Ohio. Becky was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1971. She spent her life in passionate service to the Lord and her family. She retired as the Administrative Assistant of the Barberton First Church of Christ after 25 years, and spent her final years doting on her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her...