All Obituaries

Dannie Lee Meade Sr, age 66 of Barberton, Ohio, went home to be with The Lord Jesus Christ on March 3, 2023 unexpectedly. He was born on February 26, 1957 in Louisa, Kentucky, the son of Lilian Mae Meade (Wallace) and Father Curtis Meade Sr, of Barberton, Ohio. Dannie was a drywall finisher for 30+ years. Dannie enjoyed singing, playing guitar, doing home improvements, being silly, telling jokes, and cruising around with his lovely wife Kimberly Meade. Dannie also loved spending time with...

Randall K. Brown passed away on March 20, 2023. Born on April 18, 1951, in Cambridge, OH, Randy lived in Buffalo, OH until joining the USMC in 1969 and serving in the Vietnam War. He married Christina Brown in 1984 and they lived in Barberton. Randy retired from B&C Research in 2012. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing Euchre with his wife and many friends. He was also a lifetime member of VFW Post 1066. Randy is preceded in death by mother, Virginia (Joe) Terry, and father,...

Lawrence “Tony” Perrine, age 90, went Home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2023. Tony was born on May 4, 1932, in Erbacon, WV to the late Rush and Ocie Perrine. Tony served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a machinist in the nuclear division of B&W for 37 years. Tony loved his family, camping, shooting pool, bowling, horseshoes, being an “armchair quarterback” and sports. Tony is preceded in death by his first wife, Charlene (nee: Moss); daughter,...

Mark E. Smith, age 61, passed away March 17, 2023. He was born in Barberton, OH on March 13, 1962, to Catherine “Katy” M. (nee: Snyder) and the late Jack E. Smith. Mark was a crossing guard for Wadsworth City Schools and a diehard Ohio State fan. He was involved with Boy Scouts and loved kids, especially his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed spending time with his family who will greatly miss him. Preceded in death by his father, Jack E. Smith and stepfather, Richard Curley. He is...

TOGETHER AGAIN-- Barbara Fraley left this earth on March 20, 2023 in the arms of the angels to be reunited with her husband, Don. She was born on September 3,1930. Barbara loved camping, playing Euchre, trips to the casino, knitting, and crocheting. She also spent time volunteering at the Salvation Army. Her daughter, Susan, was one of her best friends and her caretaker until the end. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Fannie Collins and siblings, Ed, Fred Jr. and...

Leonard P. Walls, age 80, passed away March 13, 2023. Born on August 1, 1942, Leonard was raised in Cleveland, Ohio before later relocating and settling down in Westfield Township in Medina County. Leonard worked as an engineer for River Terminal Railway for many years before retiring. He was also a prominent member of the Knights of Columbus, even serving as a Grand Knight. In his free time, Leonard enjoyed farming, riding motorcycles with friends, attending blue grass festivals, and...

Shirley William Bell, age 88, passed away March 9, 2023. He was born May 22, 1934 in Calhoun County, West Virginia and loved farming and raising cattle. Survived by daughter, Barbara Ann (Bell) Brown (Steven S. Brown); son, Earl Bell; and grandson, Eric Steven Brown. No services will take place.

John Patrick Fahey, age 80, passed away March 8, 2023 surrounded by family. John was born June 19, 1942, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He attended and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Weston, West Virginia, where he loved playing basketball. As he grew older, John became very religious and was an active member at St. Augustine Church in Barberton, Ohio, praying and giving to the Lord. In his free time, John enjoyed watching sports and car races on television. John will be...

Jennifer Cupp, age 42, passed away February 18, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1980 in Barberton, Ohio, to Josephine and James Cupp. Jennifer grew up in Barberton/Akron area all of her life and has made many lifelong friendships along the way. Jennifer graduated with a bachelors degree in computer science from Stark State College. She was most recently using this degree to help others start their businesses and generate websites for those businesses.  Preceded in death by her...

Harold B. White, 85, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2023. Harold was born in Radison, Wisconsin on October 26, 1937, and was raised in West Virginia. Harold served in the US Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He met his wife, Carolyn, in 1962 and they were married a day before his 26th birthday on October 25, 1962. He retired as a truck driver after owning his own truck for 25 years. Harold was also an avid fisherman, owning several boats over the years. He spent most Saturdays on...