Barbara Ann Webster

Barbara Ann Webster obituary, Akron, OH

Barbara Ann Webster

Barbara Webster Obituary

Visit the Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron website to view the full obituary.

Barbara A. " Robin" Webster, 77, of Wadsworth, passed away after a short illness on February 21, 2026. She made an early entrance into this world on June 30, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Clyde and Doris Webster. She graduated from Garfield High School with a cosmetology license. She started off in a beauty shop and babysat on the side. This led to her career in child care. She worked at Balch Street, then the YWCA before finishing her career at Kids Country.

She loved to cook, sew and color. She collected mushrooms, bells, and her favorite Disney character was Eeyore. She went on many adventures over the years with different family and friends. Some of her favorite places to visit were Disney, the beach, and our family farm in West Virginia.

Robin is survived by her loving partner of 27 years, Karie Sickels; sons, Christopher (Corey) and Joey Sickels; dogs, Poppy and Molly; grand-dogs Piper, Pepper, Peanut, Peter and Pumpkin; in-laws, Ray and Kathy Weisel; brother-in-law, Chip (Tammy) Weisel; sister-in-law, Mandy (Keith) Moran; nieces, Sydney & Hollie; nephews, Travis, Aidan & Josh; aunt Cookie Webster; cousins, Libby (Kenny) Edington, Mike (Cheryl) Webster, David (Cheryl) Webster, all of IN, Kate (David) Snodgress of NC, Jim (Ariana) Webster of WV, Mickey Satterfield of FL; best friend who was more like a sister, Kay (Gordy) Graybill, and her children Philip (Shannon) Shook, Holly (Mark) Ross, Brian (Laura) Shook and their families, who lovingly called her Auntie.

Robin's family would like to thank the staff at Altercare of Wadsworth and Summa Akron City ICU for their compassionate care in her final weeks. 

Per Robin's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Robin's life will be planned for this spring. A private graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park, where Robin will be laid to rest. To share a memory of Robin or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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131 North Canton Road, Akron, OH 44305

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