All Obituaries

Joan M. Rosso passed away February 13, 2020. She was born on September 3, 1938 to the late Louis and Ethel Kretovics. Joan was a self-less, devoted, loving mother and grandmother who was a true Saint. Preceded in death by her husband, Sam, of 46 years; brother, Louis Kretovics (Alice); and sister, Lois Doolan (Jim). Joan is survived by her children, Mike Rosso (Mary), Laurie Tokie (Andy), and Vicky Rosso- Rurak; grandchildren, Chris Rosso, Tricia Ferguson, Stephanie Rosso, and Brooke...

Donna Mae Mumaw, 65, of Wadsworth, went home to her Heavenly Father February 9, 2020. Donna was born in Barberton, OH on January 8th, 1955 to the late Donald and Mamie Arbaugh. She spent 29 years taking care of children at her in home daycare, Kiddie City. She loved all kids but she had a special place in her heart for all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and had an amazing creative spirit. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Kenneth (Butch)...

George Ellis Harris, age 94, of Barberton passed away February 11, 2020. He was born November 22, 1925 to the late George W. and Irene (nee: Buskey) Harris. Dad attended Barberton schools until his family moved back to the family farm in Tuscumbia, AL. He graduated from Deshler High School and joined the Navy. He proudly served on LST #1047 in the Pacific during WWII and then served 4 years in the Navy Reserves. His family returned to Barberton, Ohio and George worked at Firestone Tire and...

Brenda Lee Willis (nee:Whipkey), age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.  She was born on December 19, 1956 in Barberton, Ohio to Gary & Janet (nee: Skidmore) Whipkey.  She attended Barberton High School.  She was married to Dennis Willis on July 21, 1979; they were married for 40 years.  Brenda spent her life caring for people.  Her favorite times were simple activities that included her family; making a meal...

Nancy J. Dick, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Nancy loved being with her grandkids, cooking for her family and being outside and feeding the birds. Preceded in death by her husband, Dalford H. Dick. Survived by children, Kurt Dick, Kelley (Mark) Alkyer and Kary (Michelle) Dick; grandchildren, Zachary, Megan, and Jared Dick, Chris, Michael, and Katie Alkyer and Kimberly Eberhardt; and sisters, Marilyn Long and Elizabeth...

Mary Cole, age 92, left us on February 1, 2020 to join her heavenly Father and loved ones in Heaven. Mary was the daughter of the late Ben and Edna Raines. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 plus years, Pete; her parents; brothers, Jim and Ben Raines; sister-in-law, Cheryl Raines; and her little sister, Norma Jean. Mary is survived by her son, Les; her very loving brother, Frank Raines and his service dog, Angel and her brother, Wayne; many friends, nieces, nephews and...

Charles R. Copen II, age 55, passed away January 29, 2020. He was born June 23, 1964 to the late Charles and June Copen.    Also preceded in death by the love of his life, Charlotte Clark.   Survived by sisters, Shirley Kelley, Debbie Marich and Bonnie (Ken) Busson; children, Chuckie, Charity, Heather, Charleena and Billy; and friends, Sam, Larry, Richard, Kim, Theresa and Lisa.   Family will receive friends Monday, February 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm with a service to...

Walter "Frank" McKenna Jr., 57, passed away January 21 in the comfort of his home. Frank fought a strong battle to the very end, but cancer won the war. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Marjorie, and sister Deborah, Frank is survived by wife, Renee and children Brittney(Matt), Chelsey and Cody; grandchildren Skyelyn and Myles; also surviving are sister Terri, daughter Jennifer and grandson Owen. Frank was a very skilled and talented welder/fabricator and had a great mind...

John "Fred" A. McMillan 63 years old of Norton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly January 27, 2020.  He was born February 4, 1956 to Edward and Mary (Morgan) McMillan.  Fred was a skilled Glazer by trade and a proud member and former Vice President of Local Union # 1162 in Akron.  Fred's #1 loves in life were his wife Becky, his family and of course his best bud Wingfoot. He enjoyed all family time spent together but his greatest joy was spending time with...

Raymond C. Hofstetter, age 84, of Wadsworth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Akron General Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Granger on December 14, 1935, to the late Edward and Ida (nee Borling) Hofstetter. An army veteran, Ray was a barber for 40 years and owned a barbershop in Richfield before retiring. He loved to keep up with his classmates at Highland High School and attend class reunions. Ray spent his spare time fishing, viewing animals at the...