All Obituaries

Frank A. Dellapa, age 83, passed away May 18, 2019. He was born February 6, 1936 in Center Twp., Pennsylvania to James and Mary Dellapa.    Frank worked several years at Medina Auto Mall and was a member and an usher at St. Augustine Church in Barberton. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially during their Sunday dinners. He enjoyed golf and was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians.   Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Rose (Ted) Myzwinski and Betty...

Lynette M. Hall, age 41, passed away May 10, 2019 after a long fight with cancer. She was born February 3, 1978 in Wadsworth, Ohio. Lynette graduated from Doylestown High School.  Lynette’s three sons were her life, and she enjoyed watching them play sports. Preceded in death by grandfather, Jack Adamson. Survived by sons, Jacob, Tyler and Brandon; parents, Laurie Kelley and Jack Adamson II; brother, Jack Adamson III (Angie); sisters, Amy Adamson and Brittney Fox; nieces...

Arlene Marie Ray, age 54, passed away May 16, 2019. She was born October 5, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. She was a wonderful homemaker and loving mother and grandmother.   Preceded in death by father, Nicholas Stafford.   Survived by loving husband of 30 years, Wade Ray; daughter, Heather Chapman; son, Nicholas Chapman; grandchildren, Isabella, Lilly, Ricky, Anna, Eli and Lizzie; mother, Kathy Stafford; and brother, John Stafford.   Private services will take place for the...

Harold “Bill” Adair passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was born in Barberton on February 18, 1931 and was 88 years old. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (nee Thomas); parents, Mildred (nee: Neal) and Harold Adair; sister, Jeanne (Gordon) Swain; brother, Walt; sister, Dawn Delight Burke; brother-in-law and his wife, Noel & Doris Thomas; and daughter, Karen Luck. He is survived by his children, Mark Adair and Colleen (Joel) Campbell;...

John Burkett, age 96, of Wadsworth, passed into the presence of his Lord on February 17, 2019.  He was born Dec 4, 1922 to the late Neil and Elva Burkett.   He was a master mechanic working at the Ohio Injector and Condec Corp., finally retiring in his 80's.     He is survived by sons, Jerry (Esther) of  Wadsworth,  James of Ewa Beach, HI, and Tommy (Peggy) of Punta Gorda, FL; daughters, Bonnie (Dave) Baker, of Palm Coast, FL, and Kathy Doherty of...

TOGETHER FOREVER-- Vina “Vi” Lucinda Thurmer, age 78, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 in Barberton, Ohio. Vi is survived by her three brothers, John Parsons, Robert (Bob) Parsons and Paul Parsons; three children, Carol Lea D’Andrea (James), Norman William “Bill” Thurmer (Stefanie), and Richard Allan Thurmer (Charity); 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was extremely loving and proud of her family. Born in Edwight, West Virginia September 12,...

Winne J. Clifford, age 83, passed away April 29, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 5, 1936 in Silver Creek, NY, to the late William and Jane Winnie Elliott.  Winne met her husband, Cal Clifford, on a blind date while they both were attending The Ohio State University.  They moved to Wadsworth in 1960 to raise their family.  Winne worked as a dental hygienist for 41 years at several practices in the area.  She was a devoted member of First...

Norma J. (Reffner) Penrod, 58, of Barberton, went to be with the Lord on April 16th, 2019. Daughter of George and Norma Reffner, she was born February 22nd, 1961, in Orrville. She devoted her life to helping those in need as a Home Health Aide. She had a very loving heart, always putting others before herself. She volunteered at the local food bank and loved God very much. The number of people she helped throughout her life can never be counted.   Norma is survived by her sons,...

NORTON/BARBERTON-David Choate, 55, passed away April 23, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, father, and brother, Danny. Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Lori; four children; 11 grandchildren; and many friends. Funeral service will be Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 am at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, OH  44203. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Akron, OH. Family will receive friends Sunday from 5-7 pm. 

Delores Joan Cyphers, age 81, passed away on April 19, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a member of Barberton Apostolic Church. Preceded in death by husband, Ray Cyphers; parents, Katheryn and Frank Sasz; and brother, Jimmy. Survived by son, David Cyphers; daughters, Kathy (Ty) Kinney and Gayla (Dave) Lehner; sisters, Barb Finegan, Marilyn (John) Bressler, Kathy (Greg) Underwood, and Frank (Dottie) Sasz; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral...