Barbara J Michalski

Barbara Jane Michalski (nee Anderson) age 82, beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Michalski, passed away peacefully at Holy Family Hospice on Wednesday, November 20th with her children and brother by her side. Though Barbara’s passing is a tremendous loss, her family and friends are grateful she is at peace and no longer suffering.

Barbara, the beloved daughter of Rhoda Fennell (nee Plasman), Howard Fennell (Stepfather, deceased), and Allan Anderson (father, deceased), loving mother of Mark Golen (wife, Cathy), Jo Ann Vaccarino (husband, Michael), cherished grandmother of Gregary Larch (Fiancée, Kira), Alex Golen (wife, Stephany) and Ryan Golen, dear sister of Lawrence Anderson and Butch Anderson, and treasured friend of many.

Barbara will be remembered for her creativity, compassion and her beautiful smile. She particularly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, crafting and walks in the lakeside parks. Barbara lovingly tended to relatives and her elderly aunts before their passing. After her children and grandchildren were grown, she attended college to earn her Human Services Certificate and provided residential care for several years pre-retirement. She will be greatly missed, however the memory of Barbara’s many acts of kindness will never be forgotten.

A Celebration of Barbara’s Life and Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2pm, at First Presbyterian Church, 4785 Shankland Road, Willoughby, OH 44094. Barbara’s family will receive family and friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made in Barbara’s honor to Holy Family Hospice of the St. Augustine Health Ministries via this link: https://staugministries.org/holy-family/

The family is so very grateful for the wonderful care and peaceful, loving environment provided by the staff at Holy Family.

The family welcomes reflections and stories about Barbara.

ARRANGEMENTS BY FIORITTO FUNERAL SERVICE OF NORTHEAST OHIO https://www.FiorittoFS.com