All Obituaries

Alvin “Al” Junior Edwards, age 79, passed away June 1, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1940 in Barberton, Ohio and was a lifetime resident. Memorial Services will take place at a later date. Inurnment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville.  

H. Franklin Lehman, 87, of Copley, Ohio, passed away at his home on May 25, 2020 surrounded by family.  Born in Sharon Center to the late Henry and Bernice Lehman, Frank was a devoted family man with a caring heart and love for animals.  A US Army veteran, he retired from AT&T.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eleanore; children, Patricia Robinson, David Lehman, Cheryl Baitz (Tom), Joanne Edwards (Carl); grandchildren, Christian, Courtney, Jenna, Kyle,...

Jane George (nee: Myers), age 60, passed away May 20, 2020. She was born on August 31, 1959 to the late Lowell B. and Carole Joyce Myers. Jane attended Ohio Northern University where she acquired a degree in education. She taught at the Highland Local School District where she always stated she had a soft spot for her “ornery” students. She had a love for reading and could always be found with her nose in a paperback. She was a woman of faith with a strong belief in God. She...

Reita Tyrrell Varney went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Ida Tyrrell. Reita spent over 50 years in an accomplished nursing career; not only as a care provider, but also as an advocate for many patients. Reita was also active with her loving church family and served on the Parish Nursing Council for many years at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Barberton. She was a protector and a provider to many wounded and disadvantaged...

Together Again   Donna Jean (Edna) Tipton passed away on May 17, 2020, from complications of coronavirus, at Pebble Creek Healthcare Center in Akron. A resident of Barberton for most of her life, she was born to Clifford and Edna (Tilley) Romig, on March 28, 1938. The Romig family was a founding family of New Portage, which later became north Barberton. Donna has at last been reunited with her late husband Theodore I. Tipton, whom she mourned deeply when he died Jan. 2, 2014 from...

"TOGETHER AGAIN"-- Alice Jean Tait (nee: Swain), age 93, passed away May 15, 2020. She was born on February 20, 1927 to the late Vaughn M. and Octa E. Swain. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ronald Dean Tait; daughter, Brenda Kay Tait; brother, Paul W. Swain She is survived by her daughter, Linda (John) Detwiler; grandchildren, Jeremy (Sandi), Heather (Rick), and Kimberly (Robert); great-grandchildren, Jordan, Alli, Tyler, Brittini, Brian, Taylor, Tara, David...

TOGETHERAGAIN-- Sarah J. Clary, age 97, passed away May 12, 2020. She was born on March 24, 1923 in Cadiz, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, James D. Clary and son-in-law, George Killinger. Sarah is survived by her children, Pamela Killinger, Patsy (Edward) Huff, Donald Clary, and Ronald Clary; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Private services will be held for the family. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Seville.

William “Bill” Shirey, age 56, passed away May 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill attended Bible Holiness and was employed with Aris Horticulture, previously Yoder Brothers for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his mother, Vonnie McFadden, sister, Crissy Shirey, uncles, Jeff Powell and Kay Powell; and grandparents, Amos and Viona Powell. Bill is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kimberly;...

Goldie Gross (nee: Knight), age 83, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Wadsworth, Ohio went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2020. Goldie was born on October 15, 1936 in Holstead, WV to Lena and Mack Knight. Preceded in death by her parents, several siblings and her loving husband of 60 years, Earnie. Goldie is survived by her son, Gerry (Beverly) Gross; daughter, Diann Sue (Eric) Wood; treasured twin grandsons, Eric (Samantha) and Kyle (Katlyn) Gross and several siblings. Private services for the...

Martha Cosgrove (nee: Thomas), age 90, passed away April 26, 2020. She was born on March 18, 1930 in Barberton to the late Olga Thomas and Noel Thomas. Martha was preceded in death by her brother, Noel and sister, Helen. She is survived by her husband of almost 69 years May 12, 1951, Jim Cosgrove of Barberton; son James (Lori) Cosgrove, of Ellet; daughter, Christine (Rob) Hysell of Wadsworth; grandsons, James JC (Brook) Cosgrove, Chris (Sierra) Baker and AJ (fiancé Amber) Baker;...