All Obituaries

A soul winged its way to Heaven when Carol L. Sopko left this earth on May 21, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 19, 1934, to the late Lucy and Okey Hinzman. She had many interests during her life, crafting with her grandchildren, sewing, quilting, painting, genealogy, and loved cooking and baking. After working at PPG and Goodyear Aerospace, she was an at-home Mom during her children’s early years, served as a den mother and held various positions in PTA. She was an Akron...

John E. Stout, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2023. John was born in Akron, OH on August 9, 1952. He was a graduate of Barberton High School and retired from Bemis Packaging in Akron. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Stout; father, Earl Stout; and his mother and stepfather, Mary Jo and Willis Lawson. John is survived by his son, Jason Stout; sister, Louise (Terry) Regenos; special cousin, John Overton Jr.; and extended family and friends. Funeral service will take...

Beverly J. Minks, age 79, passed away peacefully, May 29, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 18, 1944, to the late Walter and Frances Minks. Preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, 1 brother, 1 granddaughter, and 1 great-grandson. Beverly is survived by her children, Frances (Emmett Jr.) Evans and Clayton (Charlotte) Lautzenhiser, 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm on FRIDAY, June 2, 2023, at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025...

Coventry TWP – Heather D. Tristano, 38, died unexpectedly May 25, 2023, at home. She was born October 15, 1984, in Barberton, the daughter of Robert Conrad and Vicky Stalnaker. Heather graduated from Norton High School, Class of 2003. Following graduation, Heather studied finance, eventually leading to a career in banking. As knowledgeable as she was in finance her real strength was her heart. Heather cared for and loved everyone she met fiercely. She would often do for others beyond...

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Frost Sr., age 80, passed away May 23, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 16, 1942, to the late Clyde and Helen Frost. He was a graduate of Kenmore High School and was the owner of Helfin Sheet Metal; also belonging to the Sheet Metal Union: Local 33, for over 60 years. Kenny enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife of 60 years, Jean. He also enjoyed time with family and friends, fishing, and “Magic...

Virginia Stoutenburgh Holland, age 93, passed away May 30, 2023. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on September 21, 1929, to the late Andrew and Anna Stoutenburgh.  Virginia was funny, witty, and could always offer some good old-fashioned advice. She enjoyed red cardinals, butterflies, and gardening; tending to her prize-winning roses, and would always have some biscuits and apple butter ready for her guests.  Preceded in death by her husbands, Gilbert Fox, and Vernon Holland; her...

Timothy Sterling Bradley, age 73, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 30 at Suma Hospice, Barberton, OH. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 9, 1949 and  lived in the Akron area all of his life. He was a retired HV/AC, plumbing  and boiler maker. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Preceded in death by father, George R. Bradley and mother, Dorothy Irene Bradley; sister, Andrea Kay; nephew, Shane Adams; and niece, Dawn Nicole. He is survived by sons;...

"I want to stroll over heaven with you some glad day" Reverend Gerald Compton attained his goal on May 20, 2023 as he entered his heavenly home. He was born May 20, 1937 to Glen & Rissie Compton. He leaves his precious "lovey" Nancy Compton, of 57 years. His children, Michelle (Joe) Koontz, Christine (Tim) Davis, Quay Diane Compton, and his grandchildren, Morgan (Jacob) Selby, Mitchell Compton Davis (who is waiting there for him), Maxwell Davis, Quay Olivia, Joseph,...

Donald Lee Butcher, age 90, of Barberton Ohio, died peacefully on April 14, 2023.  Don was born on November 10, 1932 in Weston, West Virginia to Clete Butcher and Reva (Bailey) Butcher.   He was a graduate of Fairmont State College and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.  He married Mary Kathryn (Katie) Maley on August 10, 1956 at the Gee Lick Methodist Church in Weston.  They moved to the Akron, Ohio area in 1959 and then to Barberton,...

Nadine A. Clapper, 81, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on May 21, 2023. Nadine was born on April 4, 1942, to William and Beatrice Halter in Canton, Ohio. Nadine is predeceased by her parents, William and Beatrice; her sisters, Susan Macioce and Janet Westhoefer; and her brother Ronnie Halter. She is survived by her children, Susan (Bill) Dodge, Laura (Danny) Cartwright, and David (Michelle) Clapper, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her four grandchildren and was...