All Obituaries

William Pierce, Sr. (83) of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2021, due to COVID.  William was born in Mogadore, OH to the late Lawrence and Frances (Weigand) Pierce.  Preceded in death by brother, Charlie Pierce; granddaughter, Heather Pierce; and brother-in-law, Jerry Athey.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy (Lyons) Pierce; daughter, Susan (Ed) Pierce-Frey; daughter, Pat (Mike) McGaughey; son, William (Beth) Pierce, Jr; brother, Ralph...

Isabella Rose Lape was born on February 27, 2021 and passed away suddenly on February 28, 2021.  Preceded in death by her great grandparents, James & Lee Apollonio; great grandfather, James Hunt; and great-great grandmother, Tina Abbott.  Survived by parents, Dustin Lape and Kayla Taylor; grandparents, Mary Taylor (Bob Reed), Gary Taylor (Vicky Gurin), Jennifer Steffensen-Burick (Joseph Burick); great grandparents, Nancy Hunt and George Steffensen (Luci...

Angela M. Stuart (Johnson) 55, of Akron Ohio, passed away suddenly February 27, 2021. She was born to mother,  Bonnie Johnson on September 12, 1965. Angela married the love of her life, and the father of her children August 18, 2001 and together they raised two beautiful children.  She loved spending time with her family and friends, her dogs, camping and the Cleveland browns.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie; brother, Jeffery; and other...

TOGETHER AGAIN-- Frank William Trares was born to William and Cecilia Trares in Sharon Center, Ohio on March 5, 1926 and died of natural causes in his home in Wadsworth, Ohio on February 17, 2021. He spent his early years in Sharon Center, eventually moving to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio where he attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. Following high school Frank served in the Army and spent time in both Europe and the states. In his early working career he was an Ohio State Highway Patrolman. He...

John Frederick Pritchard (60) of Barberton, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2021 after battling illness for the last few years.  John was born in Akron Ohio and graduated from Barberton High School Class of 1979 and obtained both his bachelors and masters degrees in Secondary Education and Special Education Intervention Specialist from The University of Akron.  He was a store manager for Barnes & Noble in his first career of 18 years.  In his second career, he was...

Sue Hehn (nee: Mishler), age 62, passed away February 16, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to the late John Jr. and Thelma (Mosbaugher) Mishler. Sue was active throughout her children’s lives and within the community. Many got to know her through the family greenhouse, Blooming Acres, due to her winning personality and extensive knowledge of horticulture. She was a true life loving Renaissance woman. Above all, Sue was a loving sister, a loyal friend, and an...

TOGETHER AGAIN-- Patricia Anne Gorham “Honey”, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Patricia was born in Reading, Pennsylvania then moved to Tustin, California where she was raised around friends and family. After meeting her husband, Ronald Gorham, they moved to Barberton in 1986. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; her parents; and three brothers in California. She is survived by her daughter, Bridgette Gorham; son, Joseph Gorham;...

Iva Walker went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on October 9, 1929 in Lincoln, TN. She was a long time resident of Barberton and a member of Wintergreen Ledges Church of God. Iva was full of life and was very independent. She loved time spent with family and friends, the beach, the hot sun, sitting on the porch, looking at her flowers, Hershey kisses, coffee and a good meal; but, most of all, she truly loved her family and friends and will be dearly...

Etta (Metz) Collins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, ending her battle for recovery from a December 2020 fall. On June 18, 1931, in the heart of the Great Depression, Etta was born in Euclid, WV to the late William Festus Metz and Locie (Cottrell) Metz. Preceded in death by brothers Bert (Ruth) Metz and Russell (Becky) Metz, sisters Opal (Bill) Bartley, Elva (John) Filkins and Thelma (Don) Yarger. She is survived by her husband of almost 69 years, Junior Collins; daughter...

Larry Edward Duncan is finally at peace after his long battle with FTD (Frontal Temporal Degeneration) with PPA (Primary Progressive Aphasia). Hellen Keller’s words perfectly describe how his family and friends feel for Larry: “What we have all once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” He was so blessed to have been cared for selflessly and lovingly by Becky, his wife of 33 years, who will always carry in her heart the wonderful...