Barbara A. Ferro, 83, passed away on Friday evening, November 4, 2022, at O’Neill Healthcare of North Olmsted.
Barbara was born March 8, 1939, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Evan and Christine (Mathies) Powell.
She graduated from Boardman High School in 1957 and from Youngstown State University with an Associate in Applied Science degree in 1985.
Barbara worked as a cosmetologist for many years before becoming a pre-school teacher.
She was a member of Bethany English Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Bethel Lutheran Church and Good Hope Lutheran Church of Boardman, Boardman Historical Society, and Friends of Boardman Library.
Barbara was an avid reader, crafter, gardener, Sunday School and Bible teacher.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert Frank Ferro whom she married on May 19, 1962; she is survived by her children, the Reverend Robert F. (Linda) Ferro Jr. of Cleveland, OH and Cathy Lynn Ferro of Boardman, OH; four grandchildren, Jonathan R. Ferro of Oklahoma City, OK, David E. (Stephanie) Ferro of North Olmsted, OH, Anna M. Ferro (Josh Blauert, fiancé) of St. Paul, MN, and Rebekah E. Ferro of Cleveland, OH, and a great-granddaughter, Camille Reign Jackson. Barbara was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Edward Ferro.
Family and friends may call on Friday, November 11, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Donlon Funeral Home, 15408 Triskett Road, Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany English Lutheran Church, 15460 Triskett Road, Cleveland, Ohio.
Graveside service and Burial will take place on Monday, November 14 at 11:00am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Boardman, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Bethany English Lutheran Church of Cleveland or Bethel Lutheran Church of Boardman.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.