BORN
1928
DIED
2021
Barbara Sass Obituary
Barbara M. Sass, 93, formerly of Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Orchard Villa Nursing Home, Oregon, Ohio, where she had resided for the past 4 years. Barbara was born in Toledo on February 28, 1928, the daughter of William J. and Evelyn J. (Prast) Harmon. She graduated from Whitney Vocational High School and went to work as a bookkeeper. She owned the former Spice Bar on Bennett Ave. for 10 years and later was a customer service associate for Radio Shack for 15 years.
Barbara was a dedicated member of Pilgrim Church, on Sylvania Avenue where she volunteered with the church, Feed Your Neighbor, Project Dignity and Kids Without Grandparents programs. She was also active in the AM Vets Auxilliary Post #52 volunteering for the Special Olympics and Paws for a Cause programs. Barbara also enjoyed her memberships in the American Legion Auxilliary, Arthur Dailey Post and the VFW Auxilliary Post 5536. For many years she was active in the Lucas County Memorial Day Association, the Toledo Coin Club, and loved to garden.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Sandra Sass-Everhart; daughter in law, Christie Sass; grandchildren, Gary (Veronica) Sass, Jr., Jeshua Sass, Nicole (Tim) Sass-Sampson, Jessica Farlow and Robert Farlow; great-grandchildren, Eddie, Evelyn, Alex, Haley, Emily, Erica, Sara, Quinn, Zachary, Mackenzie, David and Skylar; and great-great-grandson, Eli. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Louis Sass, Sr.; grandson, Stephen Sass; and sister, Geraldine Harmon-Baker.
Barbara graciously donated her body to the University of Toledo Medical Center for scientific research. Services may be scheduled at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Pilgrim Church, 1375 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH, 43612 or Orchard Villa Nursing Home Recreation Department, 2841 Munding Drive, Oregon, Ohio 43616. The Walker Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
Barbara's family wishes to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the staff at Orchard Villa for their wonderful care and friendship during her stay with them; they are family!
"Has anyone told you today that they love you? I do." Barbara.
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Kelly
April 1, 2021
Rest in paradise Mrs. Sass..I remember your great sense of humor and how much you loved your grandchildren and I'll always remember your feistiness and all the gang having fun @ the post and playing pool & darts- farewell friend, you were a good woman, tell Gary I said hello
Kellyhastin
Barb Sander Northrup
March 26, 2021
Sandy,
So sorry to read about your loss. I remember times spent with your mom in ‘our’ early years.
Wishing you strength and serenity in this difficult time.
Jane Galvan (Neyrinck)
March 25, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tina flynn
March 24, 2021
Gary, from what I just read, it seems to me that you had a very loving, caring and amazing grandmother!! My condolences to you and your family! I love you cousin!
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