Barbara L. Roberts (nee Sheehe), age 80, of Claridon Township, passed away peacefully Jan. 5, 2023, at Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Aug. 10, 1942, in Indiana, Pa., to Louis W. and Velma M. (nee Huey) Sheehe, she was a lifelong area resident.
Barb graduated from Chardon High School in 1960, attended Bowling Green State University and received her teaching degree from Kent State University.
Barb was a dedicated and well-respected teacher for 38 years, having touched many live, at St. Mary’s School in Chardon.
Her many pastimes included sewing, baking, enjoying the outdoors, reading, golf and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barb will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Donald Roberts; daughters, Kelli (Bill) Leonetti, of East Claridon, and Terri (Dave) Combs, of Chardon; grandchildren, Nicole (Jon) Koch, Danielle (Joe) DeCaro, Dana (Fiancée Dan O’Reilly) Combs, Amanda (Ryan) Mitri; and great -randchildren, Gabriella, MacKenzie, Ethan, Jeremiah, Lucas, Joey, Julian and Reagan.
She also leaves her brother Louis (Myrna) Sheehe, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; brothers-in-law Dick VanDevander, of Chardon ,and Bill Roberts, of Jefferson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Dennis Sheehe; and sisters-in-law, Kathy VanDevander and Helen Roberts.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, from 2-4:30 p.m., followed by a service at 4:30 p.m.
A private family burial will be held at Claridon Center Cemetery.
Arrangements handled by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
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