All Obituaries

John "Big John" C. Schoenly, age 67, passed away September 19th after a courageous battle with cancer.  John was born on July 8th 1951 in Barberton. He volunteered his service to our country in the U.S Air Force, served his coworkers in the union and served his community as a baseball coach and umpire.  John was a proud resident of Barberton; as he stayed active in the community and most notably with the schools. He was inducted into the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame and...

William M. Danco, age 94, passed away September 18, 2018. He was born on August 2, 1924 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Samuel and Helen Danco.  He served with the US Navy during WWII from 1943-1946 and again from 1949-1953; retired from CF trucking as a diesel mechanic. Preceded in death by his wife, Dolores and brother, Sam. He is survived by his daughter, Leann (Michael) Miller; granddaughters, Kerrie (Kurt) Steidl and Emily Miller (fiancé, Nick Myers); great-grandchildren,...

Irene Doris Hamlin, age 88, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on September 18, 2018. She was born in Barberton on September 26, 1929. Irene retired from the City of Barberton as a billing clerk. She was a member of the Barberton First Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Angelo and Bertha Dangelo; brothers, Albert Dangelo and Ed Dangelo; sister, Marge Hammitt; brothers-in-law, Cliff Hammitt and Bob Durieux; and husband, Joe Hamlin. Survived by daughter, Rebecca...

Richard J. Reedy, age 71, of Akron passed away September 18th at Akron General Hospital.  Richard was retired after having worked at Joseph Banks and Diamond's Menswear. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Marie Reedy. He is survived by his son, Christopher Reedy; daughter, Amber Bearden; and three grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Ann Kirven, Pat Guidetti, Margaret Andrick, Carolyn Schoonover, and Beth Johnsen, as well as numerous nieces and...

Darwin A. Brown, age 85, passed away September 15, 2018. He was born on October 5, 1932 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Paul and Evelyn Brown. Darwin was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from B&W with 37 ½ years as a supervisor. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #649. He enjoyed traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren and family. Preceded in death by his daughter, Jodi Brown; sisters, Shirley Brown and Norma Mullenix; and brothers, Dale and Paul...

Novella Dye 84 passed away on September 13, 2018 at the Fairlawn Rehab Nursing Center where she resided for the past two years. She was born November 29, 1933 in Pikeville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by Husband Bobby Gay Dye, Son Bobby Joe Dye, and Grandson Bobby Fox, Father Elmer Hill, Mother Opal (Jones) Hill, and Mommy Maude Hill. She is survived by her 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be on September 18, 2018 at the Cox Funeral Home 222...

Janice L. Ellis, age 78, entered Heaven’s gates, September 12, 2018. Preceded in death by her beloved fur baby, Rusty; she is survived by her husband of 56 years, Tim; children, Richard Williams (Kitty), Jan Maley (Scott), Georgia Hunton (Tim), Dot McIntosh (Tom), Tim (Marilyn), Angi Lester (Ken), and Jason; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Jeff, Darlene, and Pat; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Services will be held, FRIDAY,...

Virginia A. Thompson- Stuver- Crider, age 101, went to be with her Lord and Savior, September 12, 2018. She was born on June 10, 1917 in Copley, Ohio. Preceded in death by her son, Dallas Thompson. Survived by her son, Gerald (Charlette); daughter, Elaine; number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held, MONDAY, September 17, 2018 at 11:00am at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Avenue, Barberton. The family will receive friends...

Maudie Bernice "Bunny" Stephens 57 of Akron, OH and Pikeville, KY went home to the Lord on Tuesday September 11, 2018. Bunny was born September 20, 1961 to Nolan Hill and Lana Yeager Hester. Bunny is survived by her son Frederick B. Jones IV ( Sara Jones ), Daughter Dana C. Jones ( Jesse Kross ), Sister in law Valerie Cummings, Nephews Brandon Hill, Aaron Hill, Joseph Hill and two grandsons Frederick "Freddie" Jones V, Jaydon Kross. Bunny loved her family and friends...

Larry J Smart, 87, passed away peacefully on Sept 8, 2018, surrounded by his family.  He was the devoted husband of Charlotte, for 65 years, and a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.   Born April 24, 1931, to Larry and Mary Smart.  Larry was a lifelong resident of Barberton and an active member of St. Augustine Parish.  After graduating from Barberton High School he enlisted in the Naval Reserves.  Larry, a hard worker...