All Obituaries

Eunice Norman, 94, passed away June 21, 2018.  She was born January 31, 1924 in Iuka, Mississippi to the late John and Edna Cooper but living most of her life in the Akron area. Eunice was a homemaker and later worked for Gerber daycare. She became a member of the South Akron Orioles Nest 167 because of her love for dancing. Eunice was a loving and strong woman and will be deeply missed.    Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh and 9...

Karen Newman, 65, passed away June 20, 2018.  She was born October 1, 1952 in Barberton to Eileen and the late James Snider.  She was a 1971 graduate of Coventry High School, a graduate of the University of Akron, and earned two Master of Education degrees while raising her son as a single mother.  Karen taught second and fourth grade at Revere Local Schools and sixth through eighth at Green Local Schools and together taught for over 35 years.  She was a member of the...

Frances Frisbee, 81, passed away June 18, 2018, in the peace of her own home and surrounded by family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.  She was born April 12, 1937 in Evarts, Kentucky to the late Pearl and Mattie Pace.  Frances was a 1955 graduate of Evarts High School and later completed two years at Baldwin Business College where she studied Business Administration.  Frances worked her whole life, and most enjoyed her careers at Stambaugh Hardware, Moy...

    Rosalie Henley, 84, passed away June 9, 2018.  She was born April 16, 1934 in Terra Alta, West Virginia.    She was a 1975 graduate of the Akron School of Practical Nursing and a 1990 graduate of Kent State University’s School of Nursing.  She retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 24 years of service.   Rosalie is survived by her children, Diane (Bob) Quesenberry, Denise (Denny) Lough,...

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Don Hellison, 80, passed away June 6, 2018.  He was born on February 25, 1938 in Elmhurst, Illinois to the late Raymond and Mildred Hellison.  Don was a proud alum of Kent State University and Ohio State University, where he received his Doctorate.  Don proudly served in the US Marine Corp.    For over 40 years, Don had been committed to developing a model focused on teaching life skills and values through physical activity. He truly epitomizes the...

Sheree Abernathy left this Earth on June 2, 2018 to be reunited with her husband of 41 years, Harry, and twin daughters, Bridget and Brittany.  She was born March 2, 1958 in Barberton to George and Donna Rollic.  Sheree fought a short, but hard and courageous battle with lung cancer.  She kept her faith and fought like a warrior. Even after hospice was brought in, she continued to talk of her plans for when she got better.  Sheree was a very strong woman who lived her...

Lorene Pramik, 97, passed away June 1, 2018.  She was born on September 24, 1920 in Dunkard County, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Cecil Everly.   Lorene worked at O’Neil’s Department Store in Barberton, in the Children’s Department, until they closed; at which time she became a cashier at Al’s Meat Market in Barberton.  Grandma was a professional wife and housekeeper who loved to clean and cook.  Heaven has an angel now...

Lulu Errington, 73, of Green passed away May 31, 2018.  She was born August 18, 1944 in Pampa, Texas to the late Elmer and Elsie Milton.   Lulu was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis, and sister, Lorraine.  She is survived by daughter, Amy (Patrick) Trexler; son, Trevor (Liz) Errington; grandchildren, Sean, Emma, Elyse, Elena, Easton; brother, Lynn (Nancy) Morris; sister, Jenny Bailey; as well as many nieces, nephews and...

Bruce Flower, 57, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2018.  He was born on September 15, 1960 in Kent to the late George and Katherine Flower. Bruce came into this world with disabilities both physical and intellectual, which he never let affect his strong spirit and zest for life.  His love of life and people endeared all those with whom he came in contact, and he befriended everyone he met.  Though his early years presented many challenges, he thoroughly enjoyed the...