Barbara Sue Byer

Barbara Sue Byer, 88, of Akron passed away May 16, 2021 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born April 5, 1933 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of George and Dorothy Arnold (Petersen). She married Newt Byer and together they shared 25 years of marriage. Sue retired from Ohio College of Massotherapy after 25 years of service. Sue received her L.M.T. license in 1984. She loved her profession and touched many lives through her healing and teaching. She was active in sports and was an avid fan of all Cleveland sports. Sue always enjoyed the water, especially her summers at Lake Erie with her family. Sue was a beautiful artist and loved to draw and paint. Sue was born in Canton, Ohio and spent most of her life living in Akron and Portage Lakes. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1951. Her biggest accomplishment was being the best Mother and Grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Bonnie Brown. She is survived by son, Matt (Jen) Byer; daughter, Bonny Cobb; grandchildren, Jordan (Ashlee) Cobb, Kiara Cobb, Madeline Byer; and special nephew, Mark (Janet) Wagner. A special thank you to Aultman Compassionate Care and Dr. Tina Black. Visitation will take place May 31, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with memorial service directly following at Adams Mason Funeral Home, 791 East Market St., Akron 44305. Please use the following link for online viewing. Meeting Topic: Barbara Byer Service Host: Ashlee Alsept Invite Link: https://zom.us/j/97995022330 Participant ID: 146862. A Celebration of Life following the service at Walther's Twin Tavern. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Summit County. Adams Mason 330-535-9186.