All Obituaries

Diane Baker (nee Hileman), born December 12, 1955, passed away on April 23, 2024. Diane was a majorette at Barberton High School where she graduated in 1974. She then went on to graduate college and work at St. Thomas Hospital and Akron City Hospital. Diane was a member of Winning Side Baptist Church in Norton, Ohio. She loved dancing, going shopping, and getting her hair and nails done. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Charlotte Hileman; and brothers, Dennis Hileman and...

Frank Buccigrossi, 84, passed away on April 21, 2024 at his home in Barberton, OH. He was born to Emido and Caroline Buccigrossi on July 30, 1939.  After graduating from Barberton High School in 1957, Frank worked at the Ford garage in Barberton, Laufman Ford in Doylestown, and Universal Ford in Akron.  He then began a career in construction.  He worked for Kenmore Construction for over 40 years and made many lifelong friends there, including Bill and Sally Scala. He had a...

Our angel has gained her wings. Shirley Ann Thomas, born August 6, 1948, joyously reunited with her loved ones who passed before her on April 23, 2024. She has reunited with her husband, John; son, Donald; Mom, Iretta Marie; sister, Joyce; brother, Delmas; and best friends, Marie and Michelle. While those who love her are heartbroken, we hold comfort in knowing she was at peace and ready to meet the Lord. She leaves behind to carry her love, her children, John Thomas, Denise and Scott...

Donna K. Mitchell of Barberton, 78, passed away April 10, 2024 surrounded in love by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Born November 18, 1945 in Tippecanoe, Ohio. Her legacy of love will forever echo in the hearts of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a testament to the passion that filled her life. Preceded in death by parents, Alva and Rose Ann Buren; survived by son Timothy (Melanie) Pressley, David (Missy) Pressley, Debra (Chris) Goodwin; grandchildren, Greg...

Ellen "Eileen" Ely, age 89, passed away March 26, 2024. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 11 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3355 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM prior to the service at the church.

Karen Louise (Rummer) Mercer of Barberton, born May 17, 1944, to Irvin J. & Geraldine L. Rummer, passed away March 23, 2024, in her sleep. She was the wife of Russell G. Mercer and the mother of Mark R. Mercer. Survived by brothers Glenn & Bonnie Rummer and Jim & Karen Rummer, sisters-in-law Kathy Rummer, Mary Jean Gibson, Ann Mercer, and Sally Pope. She was preceded in death by brothers Larry and Robert Rummer, brothers-in-law Dave, John, Paul, Dan Mercer and Tom & Judy...

Jeffrey Lynn Harte, born to Herbert and Shirley Harte on April 3, 1958 in Saint Joseph, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2024 due to complications from COPD. Jeff was a resident of Barberton, Ohio and a CNC machinist and programmer. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. As per Jeff’s request, no services will be held. We will always carry your memory in our heart.    

Norman T. Boatright, known to friends and family as "Tommy" passed away on March 23rd, 2024 after a long illness. He was 67 years old. Tommy was born to the late Jack Boatright and Novella (Hill) Dye on August 17th, 1956. He was one of five children, Russell Boatright, Bobby Joe Dye, Danny Rae Dye, and Gwendolyn Dye. Later in life he would come to know Bobby Dye as a father figure, once his family blended. Tommy enjoyed the simplicity of life. Music, his favorite chair, and his...

Marilyn Weaver, 80, of Norton, passed away Monday, April 8 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Barberton in June, 1943 to the late Robert and Marian Schnee. Marilyn was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1961 and moved to Norton, where she lived the rest of her life. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Robert Schnee, Jr.  A loving wife, mother and grandma, Marilyn is survived by the love of her life, her devoted husband...

I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless, ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. – from the hymn Abide With Me by Henry Francis Lyte   Janet Ruth Zucker Keller (85) slipped into heaven on March 7, 2024, in Bellevue, WA.  Janet was born on August 21, 1938, to August Martin and Ruth Schmidt Zucker in Toledo, OH. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1956...