Barbara Josselson

Barbara Josselson obituary, Cleveland, OH

Barbara Josselson

Barbara Josselson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jakubs & Son Funeral Home on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Barbara Ann Majers Josselson (née Major) 84, passed on September 18, 2025. She was the last living member of her immediate family losing her father Matt Major when she was 11 years old, her mother Barbara Major (nee Nestich) (1979), siblings Steve (2002), Jim (1999), Doris (1978), Matt (2018), and her husband and partner of more than 3 decades Stanley Josselson Esq. (March 2025). She is survived by her adult children Curtis Majers and Jacqueline Lachman, her grandchildren Ferris and Lesley Lachman. Joined by step-children Jill and Tim Josselson from the beginning of her life with Stan. Barb will be best-remembered for her big personality, generosity, bargain hunting, and her impeccable sewing skills. Her eye-for-details, overall resourcefulness and energy were second to none. Barb's colorful stories will be retold for years to come. She will be dearly missed by many. Funeral Visitation will be Sunday, September 21st from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at the Jakubs & Sons Funeral Home, 936 E. 185th St. Cleveland, OH 44119. Everyone is invited to dinner following Dubrovnik Gardens, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd. Eastlake, OH 44095 on Sunday at 6 pm. Funeral mass is 10:00 AM, Monday, September 22 at Holy Cross 19951 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, OH 44119. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery on Mayfield Rd. in Cleveland, OH. Donations may be made to Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, 6085 Parkland Blvd. Suite 175, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124.

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