NILES — Barbara S. Thomas, 82, passed away at 12:27 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Barbara was born Oct.10, 1936, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Sterling and Goldie Marie Bellew Holbrook and has lived in the Niles area all her life.
Barbara was employed for 10 years as an assembler and harness maker for Packard Electric Company. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Evening Light Apostolic Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family activities.
Barbara is survived by four daughters, Renee (Don) Cormell of McDonald, Pam (John) Gargano of Niles, Rita (Merle) Smith Jr. of Jackson, Miss. and Deanna Thomas of Girard; daughter-in-law, Nina Thomas of Niles; two sisters, Saundra (Harvey) Goodman of McDonald and Joann Stephenson of Niles; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, James, Jeffrey, Jaclyn, Jonnah, Marissa, Merle, Savanna and Bethany; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vearl W. Thomas, whom she married Oct. 30, 1953, and who passed away March 11, 1986; son, James Ray Thomas who died Nov. 28, 2016; and a sister, Frances.
Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. with Bishop Garey McCartney and Pastor Lawrence Hardesty officiating. Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery.
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Barbara was born Oct.10, 1936, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Sterling and Goldie Marie Bellew Holbrook and has lived in the Niles area all her life.
Barbara was employed for 10 years as an assembler and harness maker for Packard Electric Company. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Evening Light Apostolic Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family activities.
Barbara is survived by four daughters, Renee (Don) Cormell of McDonald, Pam (John) Gargano of Niles, Rita (Merle) Smith Jr. of Jackson, Miss. and Deanna Thomas of Girard; daughter-in-law, Nina Thomas of Niles; two sisters, Saundra (Harvey) Goodman of McDonald and Joann Stephenson of Niles; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, James, Jeffrey, Jaclyn, Jonnah, Marissa, Merle, Savanna and Bethany; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vearl W. Thomas, whom she married Oct. 30, 1953, and who passed away March 11, 1986; son, James Ray Thomas who died Nov. 28, 2016; and a sister, Frances.
Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. with Bishop Garey McCartney and Pastor Lawrence Hardesty officiating. Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery.
Visit holetonyuhasz.com to view this tribute and share condolences.
NILES — Barbara S. Thomas, 82, passed away at 12:27 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Barbara was born Oct.10, 1936, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Sterling and Goldie Marie Bellew Holbrook and has lived in the Niles area all her life.
Barbara was employed for 10 years as an assembler and harness maker for Packard Electric Company. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Evening Light Apostolic Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family activities.
Barbara is survived by four daughters, Renee (Don) Cormell of McDonald, Pam (John) Gargano of Niles, Rita (Merle) Smith Jr. of Jackson, Miss. and Deanna Thomas of Girard; daughter-in-law, Nina Thomas of Niles; two sisters, Saundra (Harvey) Goodman of McDonald and Joann Stephenson of Niles; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, James, Jeffrey, Jaclyn, Jonnah, Marissa, Merle, Savanna and Bethany; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vearl W. Thomas, whom she married Oct. 30, 1953, and who passed away March 11, 1986; son, James Ray Thomas who died Nov. 28, 2016; and a sister, Frances.
Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. with Bishop Garey McCartney and Pastor Lawrence Hardesty officiating. Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery.
Visit holetonyuhasz.com to view this tribute and share condolences.
Barbara was born Oct.10, 1936, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Sterling and Goldie Marie Bellew Holbrook and has lived in the Niles area all her life.
Barbara was employed for 10 years as an assembler and harness maker for Packard Electric Company. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Evening Light Apostolic Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family activities.
Barbara is survived by four daughters, Renee (Don) Cormell of McDonald, Pam (John) Gargano of Niles, Rita (Merle) Smith Jr. of Jackson, Miss. and Deanna Thomas of Girard; daughter-in-law, Nina Thomas of Niles; two sisters, Saundra (Harvey) Goodman of McDonald and Joann Stephenson of Niles; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, James, Jeffrey, Jaclyn, Jonnah, Marissa, Merle, Savanna and Bethany; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vearl W. Thomas, whom she married Oct. 30, 1953, and who passed away March 11, 1986; son, James Ray Thomas who died Nov. 28, 2016; and a sister, Frances.
Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. with Bishop Garey McCartney and Pastor Lawrence Hardesty officiating. Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery.
Visit holetonyuhasz.com to view this tribute and share condolences.
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