All Obituaries

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...

Glen Roy LaPointe Jr., born in Summit County, Ohio on March 28, 1955 to Glen Roy LaPointe and Minnie Alice LaPointe (nee Parsons), passed away on March 13, 2024, while being treated at the University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Zirkle, of Summit County, Ohio; son, Glen LaPointe III of East Sparta, Ohio; grandchildren, Joshua, Vance, and Nikolas Zirkle; and his best friend, life companion, and full-time partner in life and work, Kelly...

Charles J. Sopko departed for his heavenly home on March 23, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 17, 1934, to Catherine and Michael Sopko. A carpenter by trade, he enjoyed woodworking and outdoor life.  His career was spent as a truck driver for Commercial Lovelace Motor Freight, retiring with 30 years of service. He was active in the Akron Chapter of the Ohio Country and Western Music Association. Preceded in death by his wife Carol, to whom he was married 68 years. He is...

Joan F. Bonner, age 91, passed away March 13, 2024. She was born November 26, 1932 to Warren and Mary McLaughlin in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Known as “Annie” by her dad and friends. Spelled Joan, she was known by everyone as Joann.  Joan loved to spend time with her loving and devoted husband, family and friends, working on crafts, and quilting. She also enjoyed gardening and working on her exquisite garden, cultivating some of her favorite blooms such as Asian...