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BARBARA BOLLINGER Obituary
On April 6, 2021 Barbara (Newberry) Bollinger joined her heavenly family while encircled by her husband, daughters, and son-in-law. She unexpectedly passed away while vacationing with friends in Arizona. Barbara was born November 4, 1947 in Canton, Ohio, to Robert and Jo Ann (Bruder) Newberry. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965 where she met her loving husband of 52 years, Ronald Bollinger. Barbara began her career as an administrative assistant. She worked in credentialing for Doctor's Hospital and became a Certifies Personal Secretary (CPS). She was promoted to Executive Secretary to the CEO. Barbara continued her career at Mercy Medical Center where she served as the Executive Secretary Administrative Manager. She retired on April 1, 2011. She was also a strong and nurturing mother to her two daughters and a supportive spouse to her husband. Barbara had a very kind spirit and had a passion for caring for family and friends. Barbara enjoyed exercising, sewing, journaling, and writing children's books. She reveled in relaxing motorcycle rides and traveling but most of all she delighted in being with family and friends. Barbara was the happiest hosting a gathering for everyone she loved.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Ronald; brother, Robert Newberry (Dolly), sister-in-law, Sharon Lembright (Robert) Bortz; daughters, Karen (James) Fosbrink and Terri Bollinger; grandchildren: Brent, Patts, and Nicholas Fosbrink; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. We will never forget Barbara's passion for life, her kindness, and her extraordinary ability to listen.
Calling hours will be held on May 8, 2021 from 1 pm to 5 pm at Arnold's Funeral Home in Hartville, Ohio. A private ceremony for immediate family will be held on Monday May 10, 2021 at Mount Peace Cemetery in Hartville Ohio. Please join us on Saturday to honor Barbara as a wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. In leu of flowers, please make all donations to the Youth Foundation at St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church on Fulton Road in Canton Ohio.
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Christina Toney
October 29, 2025
To Barb Bollinger's family: Remembering Barb on her birthday. We miss her! Sending you our love and prayers. From her CODI Chapter friends.
Christina Toney
April 24, 2025
To Barb's family and friends: Sending our thoughts and prayers to you. She is not forgotten. God Bless You. From her CODI Chapter friends.
Sue Harding
April 22, 2025
Ron,
Hope all is going well with you and your family.
Sylvia Abbott
June 9, 2021
My deepest sympathy for her husband an family.
Years to by us so quickly, our memories sustain us some, I'm so sorry for your loss.
In Christian friendship,
Codi Chapter member
Sylvia Abbott
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Ann (Grosschmidt) Avanzino
May 5, 2021
Dear Ron,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Know you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you and your family, my friend.
Therese Esmont
May 5, 2021
Dear Ron,
I am so so very sorry for your loss. Barb is one of the best people I've ever met at Mercy. She had class, kindness, intelligence and was always very upbeat and happy. And she loved her family.
My prayer is that the love of family and friends will carry you through your grief.
Nancy Gresko
May 4, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was a great, positive person and loved her family and traveling very much. Warmest condolences to Ron and the family. Nancy and Steve Gresko
Carol Geraci
May 4, 2021
My sympathy to Barb’s family. She was a very sweet & fun loving lady. I had the pleasure of meeting & infrequent work dealings with her at Mercy Medical Center. She will keep angelic watch over her family.
Sue Harding
May 3, 2021
Ron,
Please accept our condolences on Barb's passing. Cherish the good times your family shared over the years.
Sue (Gulling) and Dave Harding
Christina Malanij Toney
May 2, 2021
To the Bollinger Family: Sending you our thoughts and prayers in your loss of Barb. We enjoyed having her as a member of our former CODI Chapter, IAAP (professional secretaries organization in Canton) and will keep her in our memories. God Bless you, from her CODI Chapter friends.
Joyce & Rick Evans
May 2, 2021
It is always a crushing blow to lose someone with whom you have been friends for so many years. Barb and Ron have been our friends since high school. (I was in cub scouts with Ron even). Our sadness is softened by the knowledge that Barb is now walking the streets of gold, sitting at the feet of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. It's a place of endless joy with no sorrow or tears. Our sadness is tempered with the knowledge that the four of us will one day have a reunion that we can only imagine. Heartfelt thoughts go out to all the family.
Larry Shafer
May 2, 2021
Ron, Sorry to hear about Barb. May God surround you and your family with His peace and love.
Jerry and Brenda Tyler
May 2, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John & Connie Snyder
May 2, 2021
Ron,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Cherish your memories! We send our love and warm thoughts.
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