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Gene L. Homer, 81, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born in Greencastle, PA on March 10, 1945, and was a resident of Barberton since 1966. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 49 years of service.
Gene was an active volunteer with the Barberton Red Cross for 20 years. He was an avid model train enthusiast.
Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Olive Homer; wife, Suzanne Homer; daughter, Rosemary Roberts; and sister, Diane Morris.
He is survived by daughter, Veronica Brown; son, Jerry (Pam) Roberts Jr.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Barbara (Greg) Hopfer, Tony (Deb) Homer, Elaine (Kirby) Wheeler, and Cindy (Todd) Sanbury; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Following Gene’s wishes, there will be no services. Cremation will take place.
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