All Obituaries

Stephen C. Richardson #SteveStrong, age 34, passed away April 22, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 8, 1984 in Barberton, Ohio, served in the United States Marine Corps., and was a Police Officer for Sugarcreek.  Stephen was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. Preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Alice Proehl; grandma, Carolyn Turner; and fathers-in-law, Vincent Collins and Scott Gougler. Stephen is...

Bryan T. Strizak “Groundscore”, age 24, of Uniontown passed away April 22, 2018 after a short battle with lung cancer.  He was born on September 1, 1993 in Barberton, Ohio and was a graduate of Lake High School. He is the son of Jacqueline (William) Drake (nee: Henderson) and Mark Strizak(Paige). He is preceded in death by his grandma, Verlene R. Henderson and grandpa, Donald Strizak. He leaves behind his loving mother, Jacqueline Henderson Drake;...

Richard L. Hamilton, 82 of Fairlawn, OH passed away Tuesday, April 17 surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 13, 1935 to the late Keenos and Emma Hamilton. Richard graduated from Barberton High school where he was active in athletics including baseball and track & field. He attended Akron U. and served in the US Army. He then met the love of his life Elaine Hamilton (Meadows) whom he would marry in 1960 and remained together for 58 years. Richard remained active in...

Ronald Gorham, age 63, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. He was an employee of Myers Industries for 31 years. With the exception of a 10 year move to California, he was a life-long resident of Barberton. He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Gorham. He is survived by his wife, Patti; daughter, Bridgette; son, Joseph (Heather); and grandchildren, Mason, Nathan, Layla, Kylie and Caleb. He also leaves behind his mother, brothers, sisters, and a host of...

Ronald "Ron" David Hendrick passed away suddenly on April 18, 2018. Born November 28, 1959, Ron was a longtime auto body professional employed by Padula's Body Shop. He was an avid hunter, golfer and animal lover. Ron was a loving husband and father and a cherished friend to many. Preceded in death by his mother, Carol (Testa) Hendrick; maternal grandparents, Louis & Marion Testa; paternal grandparents, George & Anna Hendrick; daughter, Michelle (Miki) LaFever...

Ralph Bryan Cook, 89, peacefully passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Born December 26, 1928 in Proctor, WV to N. Bryan and Estie Mae (Trader) Cook.  Ralph was preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred Miller and Eva Howard. Ralph was a member of the Greensburg Church of God. His faith in God was an example to all that knew him. Ralph retired in 1984 after 32 years of service with the East Ohio Gas Co.  He was an avid...

Roxie Belle (Patterson) Williams died peacefully April 17, 2018, just shy of her 100th birthday. She was born in Lake, Michigan on June 15, 1918 to Roxie (Cornell) and Romola G. Patterson. She is joined again with her parents, her brother Frank and her sisters Ola, Madge, Opal, and Edna who preceded her in death. Her family moved quite a bit when she was young, following her father to jobs as a schoolteacher, policeman, factory foreman, and a farmer. She told wonderful stories of her...

Marilyn (Covell) Gwinn, age 93, born February 9, 1925, passed away April 17, 2018. She lived most of her life in Wadsworth and loved her family and pets. Preceded in death by husband, Dick Gwinn. Survived by daughters, Cheryl Morton (Steve) of Gainesville, FL, Cathy Boyer (Jim), Jacqueline Batdorff, Susan Gwinn, and Jane Dickinson (Todd) of Blairstown, NJ; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Burbank Parke Nursing...

Marybell (Mary) Hartman, 79, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018. She will join her husband, George, her parents (Harold & Esther); her sisters: Louise, Barb, & Bonnie an her cat "Lucky" in Heaven. Mary was born and raised in Kenmore. She moved to Barberton and raised her 3 children: Joani Johnson, Sheri (John) Clemence, and Lance Hartman. She married her husband along with his 3 children: Doug (Julie) Hartman, Linda (Jim) Lanham, Marilyn...

  Billie Collins “Uncle Dummie”, age 80, passed away April 13, 2018. He was born on January 17, 1938 in Kentucky. He was a member of the D.A.V. and owned and operated B&B Barbershop in Barberton from 1973-2006.  Preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Bitha; infant son, Thomas Mitchell; brothers, Simmie and Delbert-Lee Collins; sister, Dolly Sammons; and daughter-in-law Kathy Collins  Survived by wife of 57 years, Bonnie L. Collins (new:...