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Barbara A.
Barbara A. Pickard, age 78, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 24, 1934, in Toledo to Steve and Anna (Evanski) Vancena. Barb was a 1952 graduate of Rossford High School where she was a varsity cheerleader, a member of the National Honor Society and Girls Athletic Association. Barbara enjoyed summer vacations with her family. Her favorite activities included holiday and birthday gatherings with her family and attending her children and grandchildren's activities. Barb was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and very active with St. Rose School while her children attended. She was instrumental in establishing the first school library, was a cheerleading coach, volunteer gym instructor, playground monitor and den mother. Barb was a founding member of Helping Hands at the church and was very active in the Perrysburg Knights of Columbus and Altar Sodality. Barb along with her husband enjoyed Ma and Pa bowling for many years.
Surviving is her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Pickard; sons, Robert (Vickie), Richard (Kelly), Mark (Kelley), and Michael Pickard; grandchildren, Steven (Lora) Pickard, Brian (Crystal) Pickard, Mallori Pickard, and Alexis Pickard, and her brother, Steven "Skip" (Darla) Vancena. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents.
Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford, 830 Lime City Rd. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. where Recitation of the Rosary will take place at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday beginning in the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:15 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg. Interment will follow at St. Rose Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the caregivers at the Parkcliffe Community in Toledo. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the St. Rose Building Fund or St. Rose Helping Hands. To leave online expressions of sympathy for the family please visit
www.sujkowskirossford.com
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Mike Badik
December 19, 2012
My sympathies are with the entire family. Please be assured that Barb and your family has been in our family's prayers and will continue to be.
Joe and Rose Sorge
December 19, 2012
We were sorry to hear of your loss.
Ray Walendzak
December 18, 2012
Mark: Got notification today from the K of C's about the passing of your mother. Please accept my condolences.
Darcy Sautter-Bunge
December 18, 2012
my deepest sympathy to the entire family, you all played such a big part in my childhood memories. So sorry to hear of Mrs. Pickard's passing she was so kind and it was always fun when the Pickard's. Simon's and Sautter's got together. I think of you often, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Herb Young
December 18, 2012
Very sorry for your loss.
Pat and Herb Young
Hendersonville, NC
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