All Obituaries

David “Dave” Chalmers Terwilliger passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Born in Barberton, Ohio to the late Carl and Elva Terwilliger on December 5, 1938. David was a loving father and is survived by his sons, David, Todd and Patrick and daughter, Tyler and grandfather to many grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Judith (Rafferty) Terwilliger (10/23/2023). Dave worked for the Packaging Corporation of America for many years...

Kirby Blackert, 52, passed away on Tuesday April 9th, 2024 peacefully at home after battling cancer. He will be deeply missed by his children, Tyler, Jaynie, and Noah; grandchildren, Emery and Avery who knew him as Papa; fiancee’ Candy; mother, Peggy; brother, Danny and all those who knew and loved him. Born on December 2nd, 1971. Kirby was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, son and friend. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his children, family and dogs...

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Steven Gene Williams went home to be with the Lord after two courageous battles with cancer. Steve was blessed with 70 years of strong faith, happiness, a loving family and many friends. Steve was born on March 27, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to the late Edgar (Gene) and Betty Williams. Steve was a 1972 graduate from Manchester High School. He played Peewee football as a youth and also coached after his high school years. In high school, he was Koach...

Lawrence “Larry” E. Powell, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024 Born on November 2, 1928 in Carbon Hill, Ohio and was a resident of Barberton for most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Larry retired from Midwest Rubber with over 40 years of service and was an active member of Columbia United Church of Christ. Larry was a member of many Masonic organizations including: Past Master Barberton Lodge #750 F&AM (now New Franklin Lodge); Past...

Linda C. Bentley, 83, crossed over to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1941 in Hellier Pikeville, Kentucky moving to the Portage Lakes when she was 17. She retired from the Jednota Club in Barberton after 15 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Lenna Branham; husband, Paul Bentley; son, Stephen “Bo” Bentley; daughter, Wanda Brandt and grandson, Timothy Ward. Linda is survived by her children, Peggy...

Michael “Mike” D. Burnette, 76, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1947 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Frank and Addie Burnette. Mike graduated from Barberton High School in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his military service, Mike graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and later obtained his Master’s Degree in Education. He spent...

Robert “Rob” E. Warner, 59, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born in Wadsworth on April 1, 1965 and was a resident of Barberton for the past 20 years. Rob enjoyed building model cars, camping and fishing. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen K. Warner and father, Robert Warner. Rob is survived by his children, Chris Warner, Paul Warner and Amanda (Leonard) Coon; grandchildren, Dominick, Destiny and Dante Warner, D.J. Massey,...

Judith Elaine (Alkyer) Vlcek of Barberton passed away on March 30, 2024. Judy was born in Olympia, Washington on May 10, 1945. Judy was a 1963 graduate of Kenmore High School. She spent most of her working career in the accounting department at B.F. Goodrich until they moved out of Ohio. She spent a lot of time working for Account Temps, where she loved working with various companies in the accounting field. Judy also obtained a real estate license and worked for Kruger Realty in...

Merritt L. “Les” Horton Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday. April 13, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1934 to the late Merritt L. Horton Sr. and Ruth (Remmey). Merritt was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy after graduating from Barberton High, Class of 1952, where he won awards in wrestling. A Barberton resident all of his life, he worked at Midwest Rubber and retired from B.F. Goodrich.  Les attended Trinity Lutheran Church of Loyal Oak for over 60...

Hazel Lorraine Hileman Wilmoth, 92 of Tallmadge, Ohio went home to her Lord and Savior on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born in Doddridge County, West Virginia on October 14, 1931 to the late Wheeler and Flossie (Perine) Ingram. Hazel was retired from Louisiana Pacific in Norton.  She spent 28 years in Norton, Ohio before moving to Florida and then to Belington, West Virginia for 23 years.  She spent the last 16 years living in Tallmadge, Ohio.  She was very...