All Obituaries

On October 25, 2019 Heaven gained a new Angel, Emerson Forrest Gibbons. Born at 10:25am surrounded by his family, he will forever be in our hearts. Emerson is survived by his parents, Franklin Gibbons and Autumn “Ryker” Berkley; brother, Dante Fuentes; great-grandparents, Wanda (Frank) Soohey, Judy (Larry) Palek, Joyce Gibbons, and Judy (Richard) Meade; grandparents, Sarah (Jeremiah) Johnson, Kathi Soohey, Joani Johnson, and Chris (Tammy) Gibbons; aunts, Kimberly (Caiden)...

Robert "Bob" Lee Barlow, age 68, passed away October 25, 2019. He was born May 25, 1951 in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Frances Barlow.    Robert loved his kids and grandchildren more than anything. His favorite things were his race car and NASCAR.    Preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Ernie.   Survived by daughters, Crystal (James) and Bobbi Jo; son, Kenny; numerous grandkids and great grandkids; brother, Chuck;...

Dave Stebner, 73, of Wadsworth, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Benedetti); sister, Linda Sekerak (Al); stepsons, Jim Perry (Nadine), Bob Bell;  stepdaughters, Brenda Bunch (Arnie), Deborah Rave; nieces and nephew, Lisa Bogucki (Jim), Laura Buck (Brian), Joe Sekerak (Anna), Kristina Cowan (Matt), and Carrie Sekerak; and many grandchildren. Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Stebner (Perry); his parents, Edward and Virginia...

Wadsworth - Joe Allen Powell, 76, died Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 in his home after a courageous fight with the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.  He leaves his wife of 54 years Brenda (McKinney) Powell, his son, Joseph L. Powell (wife Bobbi) of Wadsworth, OH, his brother Ralph (wife Barbara) of Spencer, WV, and his sister Ruthann Thompson of Parkersburg, WV and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents Leon and Goldie (Lockney)...

Lola D. Urban, age 95, passed away on November 9, 2019.  Lola was born in Nanty Glo, PA on October 21, 1924 to Jackson and Mabel Dishong.  Lola lived most of her adult life in the Akron and Green area of Summit County, Ohio. Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Urban and her sister, Faye Cunningham.  She is survived by her six children, Bonnie (Fred) Parks, Sharley (Bud) Greer, Charles (Kerry) Davis, Rhonda (Gary) Wells, Dale (Debbie) Davis, and Dennis (Christie)...

Ruby “Carlyne” Kolombatovich, 94, of Wadsworth passed away peacefully surrounded by her three children early in the morning hours of November 4th. If you knew Carlyne, you were keenly aware of her spectacular, infectious laugh, her love of a great game of bridge, and her utter devotion to her family. Born in North Carolina, Carlyne spent most of her childhood in Richmond, Virginia.  Her slight southern accent revealed itself in the loving moniker “darling”...

Billy Joe Etheridge, age 83, passed away October 30, 2019. He was a long distance truck driver, driving a tractor trailer for over 60 years and millions of miles. Billy always had a trucking story or joke. He proudly served with the US Army for 2 years and was invited back for another year. He was recently recognized for his service which was an honor. Billy was a fun-loving, caring man, who never met a stranger, and could keep you laughing for hours. He had the ability to go into a store...

Larry Westfall, age 69, passed away October 17, 2019. He was born September 1, 1950. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972 and was in Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. Preceded in death by parents, Hobert and Bernice, and brothers, Dwain and Ricky. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Sheryl; son, Jason; brother, Bruce; sisters, Karen and Kim; many nieces and nephews; and beloved pets, Fancy and Franklin. Inurnment with full military honors will take place, at 10:00am on WEDNESDAY, October...

Gertha Mae Askew, age 86, passed away October 23, 2019.   Funeral service will be Monday, October 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave, Barberton, OH  44203. Family will receive friends from 11-12 prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Akron.

Jeffery Allen Rogler passed away peacefully on October 28, 2019 at the age of 62. Jeffery was born on July 21, 1957 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Donald E. and Janice J. Rogler and was a graduate of Barberton High School, class of 1975. He loved music, was an avid sports fan and enjoyed walking around Lake Anna. Jeffery is survived by his brother, Kenneth (Linda) Rogler; nephew, Shawn (Geri) Rogler; niece, Holly; and great- nephew, Collin E. Sutton. Private Services will be conducted at...