All Obituaries

James “Jim” Rivers, 86, passed away September 27, 2023, at Story Point Assisted Living in Medina.  Jim was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on June 16, 1937, at home on the Wadsworth Brick and Tile Company, the third of ten children born to C. James & Odessa Hazel (Richardson) Rivers, Sr. both deceased and three sisters born to C. James and Lily Sykes (deceased). He is survived by sons, Socrates (Susan) Jacksonville, FL and John (Gavin Morrow) New York City; granddaughter,...

Joseph Edison Smith, 69, known to many as Joe or Joey, passed away on September 27, 2023, in Wadsworth, Ohio. He was born on July 12, 1954, in Akron, Ohio. Joe was a man who was kind to everyone he met, filled with incredible strength and wisdom. He was always the go-to person if anyone needed advice. Despite facing health challenges for years, Joe remained positive throughout his life. Joe is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Josh) Anderson and Cheryl (John) Hopkins, and his son, Brian...

Alan J. Stefan, 68, of Norton, Ohio became absent from the body, but present with the Lord early on the morning of September 28, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.  He had successfully received a liver transplant earlier in the year, but was diagnosed with terminal cancer while recovering from the procedure.  “Cowboy Sam” as he was affectionately referred to by his loving wife of 42 years, Paula, and “Jolene”, a family friend, was born in the old...

Patsy M. Wilson passed away on September 20, 2023. Patsy was born May 10, 1938, in Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her son, Jeff. Patsy is survived by her daughter, Vickie; son, John; grandchildren, Ann Marie, Nicole, Shawn, and Brittany; and great-grandchildren, Madalynn, Gavin, Haileigh, Jordan, Mia, and Nala. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Avenue, Barberton. The family will receive friends...

In memory of Thomas I. Coffman, Jr. of Houston, Texas who passed away from his 20-year battle with Parkinson's Disease on September 20, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1941, in Bisbee, AZ to Thomas I. Coffman and Etta Caroline McPherson. He married his loving wife Frances Esperanza Coffman on March 8, 1962, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage together. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas I. Coffman, Etta Caroline McPherson, stepfather Jack Kay McPherson, and sibling...

Henry A. Cleary, 76, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2023, leaving behind his loving wife Susan Cleary (née Crites), daughter Amanda (Mike) DeVaughn and step grandchildren Megan DeVaughn and Melanie (David) Garnes, son Andrew (Ruth) Cleary, grandbabies Brooklyn and June, and in-laws Patty and Brian Smead, Melanie Smead, Shelly and Shaun Debnath and their daughters Mira, Ella, and Ava. They, along with his friends and his constant companion, an orange tabby...

On September 7, 2023, Lyle W. Patterson, 87, of Barberton, Ohio went to be with his LORD. Lyle was born to parents, Cyril Patterson and Sarah (Patterson, Hance) Crispin on November 23, 1935. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by love. Lyle served as a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. He valued his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as well as his family and hard work. He had a very fruitful and long career. Lyle was a truck...

Teresa Plefka-Petroski, 71, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2023, with her family at her side. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers. She is survived by her husband, James; her two sons, Nicholas (Meghan) and Alexander; and her sister Mary Ann (Fr. William) Plefka-Weir. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 5 p.m. until her Parastas service begins at 6:30 p.m. at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton...

James E. Upson, age 71, of Medina, Ohio, passed away on September 10, 2023. Jim was always a hard-working individual, beginning work at the age of 13 for Don Nelson at the Montrose Swim Club and working his way up to maintenance supervisor. Jim continued to work for Mr. Nelson when he opened the SGD company and was supervisor of product manufacturing and maintenance until he retired in 2008 after 35 years of service. Jim loved his large barn that he built himself. It was almost like a...

Ronald “Ron” D Wilson, age 81, of Wadsworth, Ohio, passed away on September 1, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Ron grew up in Honaker, VA the youngest of three brothers: Cecil, Jim, and Walter “Walt”. He loved sports and was voted “most athletic” in his graduating class. Through family and friends, Ron met Shirley, the love of his life for 62 years. Ron joined the US Air Force after graduation and he and Shirley moved to North Dakota. After four...