Kathryn Swan Barton

Born in Richvale, Pa., Kathryn graduated from Shippensburg State Teachers College, now known as Shippensburg University. After 27 years of teaching English and Art in PA and Akron, Ohio, she was head of the English Department when she retired from Manchester High School, Akron, in 1977. Kay traveled to Europe several times with high school students, as their leader. She later traveled extensively with her husband, Reed, to many world locations, on their own as well as with tour groups. Kay and Reed were both active members of the First Presbyterian Church of Barberton, Ohio. Kathryn died on Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at age 90, having been born on July 7, 1915. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mona Swan of Dry Run, Pa.; her husband, Richard Reed Barton of Akron, Ohio; brother and sisterin-law, William and Marjorie Swan of Hollywood, Fla.; and brother-in-law, Jack Joslin of York. Kathryn is survived by her sister, Helen Joslin of York; daughter and son-in-law, Mauna and William Vogel of Canton, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Jack Stringer of Akron, Ohio; grandson, William Reed Gibson of Kent, Ohio; as well as many other relatives. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Barberton, Ohio on Saturday, January 7, 2006, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Reford Nash officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. As cremation has taken place, interment will be at a later date in Path Valley Cemetery, Spring Run, Pa. (Schermesser-Green 330-724-9351)