All Obituaries

Joanne Marie Voight, 83, passed away January 14, 2020 after a short illness. She was born on January 15, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Michael and Elisa Kornas. Joanne worked for Buehler’s for 20 years. She enjoyed vacations to the beach, especially Myrtle Beach and Florida and watching Turner Classic Movies. Her greatest joy was raising her children. Preceded in death by her parents and brother- in- law, Edward Voight; Joanne is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carl; children,...

Our beloved, Shirley Brye joined the angels in Heaven on January 11, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Shirley was born on July 20, 1934 to the late Henry and Bernice Lehman. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard and her sister, Thelma (James). She is survived by her brother, Frank (Eleanor) and sister, Dolores; many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends, FRIDAY, January 17, 2020 from 11:00-12:00pm at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 1376...

Uno L. Ekstrand, age 95, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Olof and Alma (Erickson) Ekstrand; brother, Einar C. Ekstrand; and beloved wife, Betty J. (Cornell) Ekstrand. Loving father of Tim (Barb), Terry, Tom (Carol) and Judy (Mark) and cherished "Boompa" and "Great Boompa." U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, serving aboard the USS Nashville CL43 and the USS Graylag Aux Minesweeper 364 earning a purple heart...

Adria “Addie” Marie O’Neil (nee: Lazor) peacefully departed this world Monday, January 6, 2020 surrounded by her family at Hospice of Medina County. She is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Rochelle with husband Stephen Todaro, son Matthew with wife Hillary, father Walter, brother Mark with wife Theresa, sister Leslie with husband Larry Allen, niece McKenzie and nephews Mark, Patrick, Ryan and Tyler. There will be a mass of Christian Burial at Prince of Peace Catholic...

Lonnie Lee Seibert (nee: Dwyer), age69, of Barberton, lost her courageous battle with cancer on December 28th, 2019. She was born on July 25th, 1950, in Brownsville, PA. Daughter of the late Francis L. Dwyer and Stella J. Perry. She is survived by her two sisters, Linda Shreve and Sue Tennant,  brother, Gary (Vickie) Dwyer; two sons, Jim Laudermilk and Corey (Aprill) Laudermilk; four grandchildren, Jake, Cayla (Zac), Delaney and Zak; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Eli; also survived...

John Emery Kiss passed away at his home on January 2, 2020 at the age of 53.  He was born in Akron, Ohio on Sept. 8, 1966.  John was a gentle giant who was kind and considerate to everyone.  He lived in Barberton most of his life and graduated from Barberton High School.  He enjoyed working out and socializing at the Lake Anna YMCA and spent several times a month at his favorite theater, Lake 8 Cinema.  John loved to go to church at Connect Church and attended the...

Betty Snyder made a peaceful transition into her Savior’s arms on Christmas Eve.  She was born March 4, 1936 in Morganton, Georgia to the late John Harvey and Myrtie Mae (Eller) Lance.  In 1952 the family moved to Akron, Ohio where Betty graduated from South High.  She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for 30 years and was employed there 9 years managing their bookstore.  In 1982 she married Jim Snyder and became a member of Temple Baptist in Green.  She...

Alice J. Walker, 91, died December 31, 2019   Born in McConnellsburg, PA, she was an area resident for more than 65 years. As owner and director of Northminster Nursery School, she positively impacted thousands of children and their families, putting her love of children into action. She was a member of the Association for the Education of Young Children.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, to whom she was married for 53 years, and her brother, Harry D....

TOGETHER AGAIN-- Lanty James Ramsey, age 84 passed away December 31, 2019 He was born on December 2, 1935 in Summersville, WV to the late Wallace and Peninnah Ramsey He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Madelyn; twin brothers, Kermit & Keith; and sisters, Barbara Ward & Flora Pearl “Peewee” King. He is survived by his daughters, Anita M. (Brian) Gilman and Marcella “Sue Bell” (Brian) Fleming Sr.; grandchildren, Gayle Gilman, Brian Fleming Jr....

Mr. William Homer Rigney, 81, passed away Friday December 20, 2019 at his home. He was born in Athens, Tennessee on November 1, 1938 to Kaiser William Rigney and Anna Mae Byrum Rigney who preceded him in death along with his wife, Bertha Irene Dawson Rigney; daughter, Donna Rigney; brother, Samuel Dale Rigney. He was a member of the graduating class of '57 from Manchester High School, he was retired from Owens-Corning in Tallmadge, Ohio and was a US Army Veteran . He is survived by...