All Obituaries

Ford C. White, 82, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018.A life resident of Barberton/Norton, he was a U.S. Army veteran.Ford retired from Goodyear with 36 years of service and was a member of the Sokol Club in Barberton.Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Eleanor; sisters, Margaret Kungle and Sharlene Mollric and son, Randy Rhymer. Ford is survived by his wife of 52 years, Angie; son, Dean Rhymer; grandchildren, Amanda Potter, Daniel Potter, Julie Gwinn and Brandon Gwinn; several...

Albert J. Canfora passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in Akron on September 14 at the age of 92. The son of Italian immigrants, Albert was born in 1926 in Barberton where he continued to reside all his life.Raised during the worldwide economic depression of the 1930's, he was drafted into the US Army in 1944 at age 18. He served honorably as a World War II soldier in the Phillippine Islands. There he suffered an injury, was blinded in one eye at age 19 and...

Charlotte R. Denman, 82, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.A resident of Barberton for most of her life, she was a member of Akron Bible Church.Preceded in death by her husband, David A. Denman; daughter, Joyce A. Tabaka-Ball and granddaughter, Sara M. Bishop.  Charlotte is survived by her children, Sharon (Marvin) Wolf, Bruce Denman and Donald Denman; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.Funeral service will be held Wednesday,...

Linda J. Hollifield, 57, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.A resident of Barberton 38 years, Linda was employed by Barberton City Schools for 20 years, working in the cafeteria.Survived by her husband of 37 years, Jay; daughter, Stacy (Brian) Carpenter; son, Brad Hollifield; grandchildren, Kaleb and Lucas Carpenter; father, Paul (Dorothy) Cain; sisters, Leanne Huxtable and Brenda Knapp; brother, Michael Cain; best friend, Cherie Mitchell; along...

Judith A. Marsh, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. A life resident of Barberton, she retired from J.C. Penney after 15 years of service.  Judith was a member of The First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Barberton and worked for AARP in Barberton. Preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Ruth Spillette; her husband, Richard and brother, Arthur Spillette; survived by son, Carl (Joy) Grzelak of Akron, daughter, Laura (Ed) Lukezic of Norton; son, Jeff (Diana) Price of...

Barbara Lee Mullens, (nee Green) 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.Born March 25, 1936 in Richwood, West Virginia, she was a resident of Norton for 51 years.  Barb retired as a secretary from Norton City Schools after 23 years of service and was an active member of Barberton First Baptist Church.Preceded in death by her parents, Audrey and Gaythel Green; infant son, Charles Ralph and brothers, Charles and James Green; survived by her husband of 63 years,...

Jan Kahl, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018.She was a life resident of Barberton and a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1966.  Jan enjoyed spending time and taking care of her grandson, Lucas.Preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Mary Sell; survived by her husband of 44 years, John; son, Tom (Chandra); sister, Kim Johnson; nieces and nephews, Matthew (Andrea) Johnson, Kristen Johnson (George) and Joe (Lori) Kahl and great-niece, Stephanie Johnson.Funeral...

Susan E. Kaser, 95, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018.She was a resident of Barberton for most of her life.Preceded in death her husband, Richard L.; survived by her son, Gary.The family would like to thank the staff at Pleasant View for the many years of support and care Susan received.Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.                 

David P. Miller, 64, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.Dave had worked as a baker at Schwebel’s bakery.Preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Sue; survived by his daughters, Alicia Carpenter and Heather Woods; grandchildren, Faith and Cecil Woods and Corey and Codey Youngblood. There will be no services. Cremation has taken place.

Mary V. Reed 83, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018.She was a life resident of Akron and retired from B.F. Goodrich.Preceded in death by her husband, Roy C.; son, Glenn C. Sr.; daughters,Pamela J. Reed and Patti Ann Robinson.  Mary is survived by her grandchildren, Glenn (Marisa) Reed Jr., Jim (Amy) Reed and Joshua Reed (Jennifer Ortega); great-grandchildren, Tyler, Abby, Thomas, Liana, Izabella, Mateo and Adrianna; sister, Judy A. Brichford; nephews, Mark (Kim) Brichford and Gary...