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Barry WANK Obituary
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Barry H. Beloved husband of Sandra Wank. Devoted father of Cammie (Troy Calvert) Crafton, Faith Ranieri, Samantha (William) Dent, and Glenn (Julie Heimkreiter) Wank. Loving grandfather of Whitney, Jordan, Sophie, Fiona, and Eli. Cherished brother of Douglas Wank and Susan Wank-Sinkevics. Adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. Passed away peacefully at his home August 9, 2015, in Mason, OH, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at the age of 60. Born in Cleveland, OH to Howard and Betty Wank and raised in Berea, OH. Barry was owner of WB Marketing for 37 years and known as a man of distinguished character, outstanding work ethic and generosity that will always be remembered. Barry played football for Hiram College, and much like his father, he enjoyed fishing and playing golf with his children, friends and business associates. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Cincinnati Reds. A brick will be placed in Barry's honor at Great American Ballpark adjacent to the sculpture of hall of fame first baseman Tony Perez. Barry had a passion for listening to the best of Blues, Jazz and Rock music and especially loved the guitar. He admired the world's greatest guitarists and particularly his favorite, thee Jeff Beck. Barry's legacy is one of family, love, loyalty, kindness and laughter that will resonate for generations. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, October 4, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., at Christ's Church at Mason. Following the service a Celebration of Barry's life and reception will be held in the Rose Garden, at Spring Grove Cemetery, until 6:30 p.m. Online sympathy may be expressed to the family at: www. springgrove.org. Arrangements entrusted to the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home, 513-853-1035. Donations may be made to the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute for Frontotemporal Dementia research in memory of Barry H. Wank by sending a check to Cleveland Clinic Foundation-Dementia, c/o Barry H. Wank Memorial, P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, Ohio 44193-1655 or by accessing the following link: http://tinyurl.com/BarryWank.
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for Barry WANK
Joyce plavsic
August 19, 2020
Great man, husband and father! Miss you❤
Garnett & Fran Moses
August 27, 2015
There are never the right words to say at a time like this. We hope you will find comfort in your fond memories of Barry. We will have wonderful memories of our times together.
Matt Hendrix
August 27, 2015
My prayers are with you and your Family
August 27, 2015
May God bring your family comfort and strength during this time.
Alan Courtright
August 27, 2015
Barry was a good friend.
jay dickinson
August 26, 2015
This man is in a better place, and what appreciation we all have for Sandy. There , like a rock, in his hour of need.
I loved Barry, and will think about the good times all of my days
Matt & Patti Cahill
August 26, 2015
Barry was a happy and good-hearted friend to many. He and Sandy raised a beautiful family together. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers for the Wank family.
Danny Bushong
August 26, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. Barry was a great person. So well respected by his Peers.
August 26, 2015
We are sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family in our prayers.
Michelle and Rylie Church
August 25, 2015
To the entire Wank family our condolences for your lose. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick, Jeff and Rick Stanley
August 25, 2015
Barry and I knew each other through our business relationship, but he was much more than an acquaintance. Teacher, go-to guy, and friend. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
April 1978
Rusty & Gay Pritchard
August 24, 2015
Barry and the Wank Family (Howard, Betty, Doug and Susan) were our neighbors and we were good buddies from elementary playing on the same Little League team to HS playing football together at BHS. Back then he had a heck of a work ethic but boy did we have some fun together. Barry was one of our groomsmen in our wedding. Doug, Susan and Barry's wife/family you are in our prayers and thoughts. My the Lord comfort you all. A superb friend a could not have asked for growing up!
Bob Nemecek
August 24, 2015
So sorry to learn of Barry's passing. He and I go back to Berea High Football 1973. He was my work out buddy and the center on our team. What a great person always concerned about others
Debbie Matre
August 24, 2015
Sandy, Faith and your entire family I am so sorry for your loss. You both always spoke so very highly of him; may all the grand memories bring you comfort. Debbie Matre
Plavsic
August 24, 2015
Prayers and love are sent to the Wank family. Barry will be missed by me and lots of others. Our deepest sympathy
Danita Tompkins
August 24, 2015
My sincere condolences to the entire family, I will keep you all in my prayers.
I went to school with Barry. He is in the back row, I am in the second row second from the left. May he rest in peace.
Debi Hunter (Mabry)
August 23, 2015
August 23, 2015
Please accept my condolences on your loss. May fond memories of Barry comfort you; and God help your family during this difficult time. Isa.41:13
kelly wank-waites
August 23, 2015
Barry will be greatly missed. The Wank family is a strong, loving, one of a kind. To all my cousins you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.
August 23, 2015
My prayers are with the family he was a great guy I remember him at the girls basketball games and he was always so pleasAnt he will be missed dyanna beckett God bless you
Jerretta & Bob Bratcher
August 23, 2015
Keeping all in our prayers in this time of great sorrow, may peace be with you all.
Yvonne Morehouse
August 23, 2015
My deepest and most sincere sympathy for the entire family..i cannot express how much love I have for you.. ❤❤❤
August 23, 2015
Very sorry to hear this. I met Barry when I was 15. Very nice guy. God bless the family.
David Simon
August 23, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Kahn
August 23, 2015
My sincere condolences to the entire Wank Family.
Mike Kahn
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