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Barbara Donovan Obituary
Barbara Mae Donovan, age 96, passed away February 24, 2020 at Otterbein of Perrysburg with her loving family by her side. She was born January 16, 1924 in Toledo to the late Harry and Edna (Fifer) Woods. Barb was employed at The Toledo Hospital as the secretary in the laundry department for many years and previously as a waitress at the former Lou's Diner. She was a longtime member of Countryside Wesleyan Church and the Odd Fellows/Rebekah Lodge. Barb also enjoyed playing cards and Bunko. She loved to crochet and her weekly visits with the ladies from church.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter; and three grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Michael (Karen), William (Judy), Susan (David) Sampson and Stanley (Jeannie); twelve grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchildren.
Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Thursday in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave (west of Corey Rd.) with Rebekah Lodge services at 7:30 pm. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2020 in the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Countryside Wesleyan Church, 9957 Summerfield Rd., Temperance, MI 48182.
Many thanks to cousin, Pat Lieberman; friends, Karen Dorman and Chris Aldrich; and the staff at Otterbein for their love and support.
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Betty Davis
August 18, 2021
Stanley please call me. I ran into Toledo Hospital worker Sorry your mom was my boss too. MY MOM AN DAD AN BROTHER DIED TOO..IM THE ONLY ONE LEFT ..STAN PLEASE CONTACT ME IM DOWN THE STREET FROM MOM AN DAD'S HOUSE..PLEASE SOMEBODY WHO READS THIS CALL ME ..SUE SORRY TOO..STAN TEXT,CALL 419 764 6505 THANK YOU BETTY..
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Fred Olnhausen
February 26, 2020
Worked at Toledo Hospital , Barb was a special lady we in the
Maintenance department always gave her a hard time about something and
she gave it right back.
Shirley Crawford
February 25, 2020
So sorry. Your mother gave birth to a beautiful and giving daughter. I admire you Sue. Cousin Shirley
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Feb
27
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory - Toledo/Sylvania Township5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623
Feb
27
Service
7:30 p.m.
Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory - Toledo/Sylvania Township5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623
Feb
28
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10:00 a.m.
Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory - Toledo/Sylvania Township5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623
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