Gloria J. Rorrer (Campbell) age 71, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021. She was born April 24, 1949 in Glomawr, KY. Gloria was known as "Nana" to many throughout her 31 years as a Barberton Police Department school crossing guard on Norton Avenue. She attended the Bible Holiness Church where she was a Junior church leader for 30 years. She was preceded in death by first husband of 33 years, Christopher P. Campbell; second husband of 12 years, Denver B. Rorrer; mother, Irene Garries; and father, Lloyd E. Barker. Gloria will be greatly missed by her sons, Christopher J. Campbell and Benjamin (Stephanie) Campbell; daughter-in-love, Angel (Steve) Luzader; stepsons, Denver...

William Pierce, Sr. (83) of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2021, due to COVID. William was born in Mogadore, OH to the late Lawrence and Frances (Weigand) Pierce. Preceded in death by brother, Charlie Pierce; granddaughter, Heather Pierce; and brother-in-law, Jerry Athey. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy (Lyons) Pierce; daughter, Susan (Ed) Pierce-Frey; daughter, Pat (Mike) McGaughey; son, William (Beth) Pierce, Jr; brother, Ralph (Edna) Pierce; sisters, Dianne (Sereno) McCreery, Mary Hackett, Grace (Budd) Barger, Jane (Frank) Admonius and Theresa Fiest; sisters-in-law, Bev Pierce and Jeanne Athey; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and...

Angela M. Stuart, 55, passed away February 27, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00 to 2:00 on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave. Barberton, Ohio 44203. For full obituary please visit https://www.coxfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/Angela-Stuart

William Pierce, Sr. (83) of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2021, due to COVID. Visitation will be held Friday, March 5th, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Avenue, Barberton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 6th at 10:00am at Saints Philip & James Church, 412 High Street SE, Canal Fulton. Graveside services to follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery, North Canton. Full obituary will be in tomorrow's edition.

Patricia Anne Gorham "Honey", age 67, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Bridgette Gorham; son, Joseph Gorham; grandchildren, Mason, Nathan, Layla, Kylie and Caleb. Services were held Monday, February 22, 2021 for friends and family. Arrangements by Cox- McNulty Funeral Home- BARBERTON (330)-745-3311.

John Frederick Pritchard (60) of Barberton, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2021 after battling illness for the last few years. John was born in Akron Ohio and graduated from Barberton High School Class of 1979 and obtained both his bachelors and masters degrees in Secondary Education and Special Education Intervention Specialist from The University of Akron. He was a store manager for Barnes & Noble in his first career of 18 years. In his second career, he was a language arts and math teacher (general and special education) at Norton Middle School. He was fortunate enough to be passionate about and love both of his careers and was great at them - he loved all of his "kids"...

Etta (Metz) Collins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, ending her battle for recovery from a December 2020 fall. On June 18, 1931, in the heart of the Great Depression, Etta was born in Euclid, WV to the late William Festus Metz and Locie (Cottrell) Metz. Preceded in death by brothers Bert (Ruth) Metz and Russell (Becky) Metz, sisters Opal (Bill) Bartley, Elva (John) Filkins and Thelma (Don) Yarger. She is survived by her husband of almost 69 years, Junior Collins; daughter Linda (Dan) Elbon, son Ron (Linda) Collins, daughter Anita (Stewart) Sollitto and son Brad (Lynda) Collins; 5 grandchildren - Mike, Wayne, Christina, Lisa and Erica. Growing up during tough times,...

Jearleen Peyton, age 84, went to be with The Lord on February 3, 2021. She was born on July 7, 1936 in Murphy, NC, was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Akron, and was a member of the Kenmore Senior Center. Preceded in death by her husband Jack; Jearleen is survived by her children, Pam (Ken) Lemmon and Dwaine (Kim) Peyton; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Buford Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held, Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 4:00-6:00pm at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Avenue, Barberton. Due to COVID, a private service will be held for the immediate family at 6:00pm In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Jearleen Peyton, age 84, went to be with The Lord on February 3, 2021. Visitation will be held, Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 4:00-6:00pm at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Avenue, Barberton. Due to COVID, a private service will be held for the immediate family at 6:00pm. Complete obituary will be in Saturday's edition.

Raymond E. Haynes, age 75, passed away January 19, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1945 in Northampton, England to the late Ernest and Betty Haynes. Raymond was a diehard Cleveland Indians fan. He enjoyed coaching sports, especially little league baseball, peewee football and high school baseball. When he was not coaching, he was the best fan of travel softball and sitting around the fire. Preceded in death by his wife, LaDonna Haynes; brother, Robert Haynes; and sister, Shelia Parry. Raymond is survived by his children, Michelle Sowers and Ray Haynes; grandchildren, Michael Sowers and Kylie Ray Haynes; siblings, John (Anne) Robins, Margaret (Robert) Colbetzor, David (Tammy) Haynes,...

Ernest "Ernie" L. Grayson, age 60, passed away January 18, 2021. For full obituary please vist: www.coxfuneralhomeinc.com. Arrangements by: Cox- McNulty Funeral Home- BARBERTON (330)-745-3311.

John "Johnny" Hervet, age 67, passed away January 16, 2021. He was born January 8, 1954 in St. Louis, MO. Preceded in death by sister, Karin Wright. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; children, John McCroskey, Edward Hervet, Kerianne Hervet, Jonathan Hervet, and Karin H?gg; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Loretta Taylor and Beth Hervet. Private services will take place for the family.

Robert (Bob) Calder, 98, passed away January 15, 2021 at the Inn at Belden Village, where he had been a resident since 2014. Bob was born in Glasgow, Scotland on August 18, 1922 to John and Isabella (Dickson) Calder and came to the United States at the age of two. Bob graduated from Kenmore H.S. in 1940. He was a part of "The Greatest Generation" and proudly served his country in the South Pacific during WW II. He married the love of his life Dorothy Mae Bonebrake in 1943. Bob graduated from The University of Akron in 1949 and began a teaching career of 30 years in the Tallmadge and Akron Public Schools, retiring in 1978. Bob loved to read and he especially loved to play golf, often...

Dorothy Houston (nee Henry), age 87, passed away peacefully January 11, 2021. She was born June 15, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph and Mary Henry. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Jeffrey, and her husband, James Houston. She is survived by her daughter, Belinda (Bob) Black, grandson, Andrew (Michelle) Black, and great-granddaughter, Cecilia Black. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed. The family will have a private service. Belinda and Bob would like to thank the entire staff at Arden Court of Bath and Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care for the exceptional care and love they showed for mom and our family.

Patricia Ann Nep, age 69, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. John, her loving husband of 54 years, was by her side. Pat was born on April 30, 1951 in Saltville, Virginia and was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She selflessly raised her family, including daughters, Lisa (James) Tavernaris, Julie (Andrew) Siff, and son, John (Rachel) Nep; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a great-granddaughter on the way. A faithful and devoted Christian throughout her life, Pat was always friendly and loving towards everyone she met. Her uncanny ability to listen and her perfect smile instantly warmed your heart and made you feel like family. She shouldered your troubles and...

Ralph J. Sando, age 96, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021. Ralph lived in Barberton most of his life. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company Research Division. His greatest passion was golf; he was a "scratch" golfer! Ralph enjoyed a long and full life and will be missed by many. Ralph was preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise and son, Michael Sando. He leaves behind, his children, Deborah (Robert) Hite, Tony Sando, and Annamarie (Roger) Hannay; grandchildren, Brad (Tamara) Hite, Adam (Jennifer) Hite, Alexandria Hannay, Rachel Sando, Katrina (Adam) Smith, and six great- grandchildren. Private funeral and burial will be held for family members. No calling...

Robert E. Pope Jr., 89, went peacefully in his sleep to be reunited with his beautiful, beloved wife Gladys and his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert and Violet (Stookey) Pope and was a lifelong resident. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked 43 years as a tire builder for Goodyear. He was a long-time member and usher at The Chapel in Akron. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his children and later travelled often with his wife enjoying gospel concerts throughout the country. Most recently he enjoyed hiking the Akron Metro Parks and attending his great-grandchildren's school and sporting events. He was a...

Joshua Richard James Robinson, 41, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly January 3rd, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1979 to Richard and Linda. Josh was a fun and energetic person who loved all his Ohio sports teams. He had a passion for hunting with his stepfather and uncles and loved fishing with his kids. Josh was an avid cook and found great joy in cooking for his friends and family. Josh took great pride in his work; having worked at Derma Med for the past 11 years. Josh would go without to give to others first; his love for all of us was more than anyone of us could ever ask for. Preceded in death by his father, Richard Black; grandparents, Linda Wallace, Jim and Blanche...

Rev. David Carson Craig passed away Jan 2, 2021 after a short battle with COVID at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. David was born on Nov 17, 1935 an only child to Roy and Sarah Margaret Craig in Mansfield OH. He graduated from Ontario High School and went onto study agriculture at The Ohio State University. His faith in Christ persuaded him to change from agriculture to ministry. He transferred to Wittenberg University and enrolled in the Hamma School of Divinity receiving a Bachelors and Masters degrees. David was ordained in 1961 and served congregations in Bluffton, Heath, Tiffin and retired from First Lutheran in Barberton in 1998. In retirement, he continued to serve various...

Ricky G. Hamblin, 68, of Barberton, went to his Eternal home on January 1, 2021. He served in the United States Army from April 1973 to September 1986. Ricky also served 19 years with the Lawrence Township Police Department. Preceded in death by his fianc?, Peggy Schubert; parents, Jay & Maxine; grandparents, Glenn & Viola Fox and William & Katherine Hamblin; brothers, Danny (Pat) and Dale Sr. Ricky will be deeply missed by his brother, Robert; son Rusty (Julie); sister-in-law, Wanda; 7 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Geneva K. Cottrell- Maurer passed away December 29, 2020. She was born on February 18, 1938 in Nitro, WV. Preceded in death by her husband, William Wesley Cottrell; parents, John and Elizabeth Edwards; 2 sisters; a grandson; and a great-nephew. Survived by her husband, James Maurer; daughters, Mary (David) Beckham, Billie Jo (Earl) Spangler, Carla (Tim) Hill, and Judy Snider (David Harris); son, John (Diana) Cottrell; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; best friend, Mary Williams. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on WEDNESDAY, January 6 at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Avenue, Barberton. The family will receive friends prior to the service...