All Obituaries

ADELE SCHIEBLE LOONEY, almost 101, died February 4, 2024 at home in Wadsworth, Ohio.  Adele a tireless, committed, and joyful educator, advocate, and organizer for peace, nonviolence, women’s rights, and racial, environmental and economic justice, was also a dedicated wife [John]; loving mother [Marcia Hartman (Joel), Mark (Mary Anne Staniszewski)]; grandmother and great-grandmother [Katherine Hartman (Larry Williams and Ramona), Matthew Hartman (Megan)]; and devoted friend. Her...

Christina E. Traycoff (nee Todoroff), has come home to rest among family and friends. Christina passed away at her home in Midlothian, Texas with her family present. Born January 1936 in Clinton and raised in Barberton where she graduated Barberton High School. After high school, she moved to Michigan to care for her mother and raise her daughter while working long hours in a bakery. Looking for a better future for her family, she went to work at General Motors Detroit Diesel Allison plant....

Sylvia M. Minks, 92, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024. She was born on May 17, 1931, to Herman and Sylvia Elfrink of Akron, Ohio. Mom studied cosmetology at Hower Vocational High School where she was crowned homecoming queen in her senior year, graduating in 1950. After high school, she met the love of her life, Paul Minks, and they were wed on March 17, 1952. They moved to Green Township in 1961, building their house on Arlington Road brick by brick. This house would set the scene...

Thomas Cyprian Macko passed away April 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born December 11, 1945, in Summit County, he had been a lifelong resident of the Barberton-Norton area. Tom was a 1963 graduate of Barberton High School and the Barberton Technology School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, achieving the rank of Second Lieutenant. His last assignment was working with the Pershing Missile System. He worked for several companies during his career before finally retiring. Tom...

Megan Jani Lilly was surrounded by her family as she passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, she was 36 years old. Megan is survived by her parents; Jeffrey and Debra Lilly, her children; Ben, Emily, Liam and Angelo, brother; Michael (Shannon) Brown and children, sister; Nicole Brown. Niece; Alexis (Austin), nephew; Logan and the newest member to the family great-niece; Amelia Lee. Megan was so thrilled to be a great-aunt. Megan will forever be her children and Amelia Lee's guardian...

Lynn D. Smart, 91, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024.Lynn was born in Barberton where he was a life resident of the Barberton and Norton area. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace/Loral after 29 years of service. Lynn was a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church and a proud Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War.Preceded in death by his wife Pauline; he is survived by his daughter Carla M. McKee; son David P.; five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.Lynn’s Funeral...

Robert "Robb" S. White 60 yrs. old passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday April 03, 2024. He was born June 22nd 1963 in Barberton to his late parents, Robert "Bob" and Carol Sue (Howe) White. Robb started out his career with Reiter Dairy, just like his dad, then Dairymens and lastly, Bordens.  Robb was also known as, Robby, Quatro and Radar, he loved his nicknames and he would tell you that too. He loved all sports and he was a devoted...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Saylor, age 65, passed away suddenly on April 9th, 2024 in Wadsworth, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Theda Saylor and his brother, Ron Saylor.  Leaving behind his wife, Barb Saylor of 48 years; Son’s Drew (Amanda), Scott (Alex), Daughter Kristin (Rob) and grandchildren, Jackson (12), Charlie (10), Grayson (9), Victoria (8), Cali (6), Crew (1). He also leaves behind his loving brother Dale Saylor (Heather), sister-in-law...

Gretchen K. Pappas age 52 passed away April 4th 2024. She is the beloved wife of James Pappas and mother to Maddie Pappas and Ryan Pappas. She is the loving daughter of Dave and Janice Kovack, best sister of Rebecca Lubben and dear aunt of Joey Lubben, and Sarah Lubben. She is also survived by her grandmother, Helen Flickinger and father-in-law, Tony Pappas and by a loving extended family. Gretchen had a long and winding road. She scratched, clawed, screamed, yelled, and fought for seven...

Mike Kidney at the age of 90 passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from cancer. Mike was a life resident of the area, retiring from Aircraft Braking and Goodyear Tire. Preceded in death by parents John T. and Theresa Kidney; three sisters, three brothers and his only son Michael Jr. Mike is survived by his devoted wife Charlotte; step-daughter Denise (Mike) McGuinness and step-son Randy R. Theken; grandchildren Michael Francis of Longview, WA, Sean (Lynsey) McGuinness, Kate (Matt) Hare,...