BARBARA RINEARSON

Barbara Rinearson, 84, formerly of Ravenna and a longtime Garrettsville resident, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010 in the company of her loving family. She was born November 25, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Alex and Stella Walkanovich.

Barbara was a homemaker and very involved in many community activities. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna and a long time member of St. Ambrose in Garrettsville. She enjoyed playing cards, golfing, sewing, gardening, cooking and was an avid sports fan and especially liked the Boston Celtics. Barbara cherished spending time with her family and friends, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Jackie) of Garrettsville; daughter, Sandra (Howard) Jaeger of Arizona; sister, Nellie (Les) Coffield of Mt. Vernon; sister-in-law, Helen Walkanovich of Parma; brother-in-law, Ed Randa of Hiram; grandchildren, Melissa, Kaitlyn, Allyson, Erin, and Seth; great-grandchildren, Aidan and Alexandria; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer in 1990; brother Alex; and sister, Ann.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, from 6-8 P.M. at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Garrettsville. Her funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at noon at St. Ambrose Catholic Church,10692 Freedom Street, Garrettsville, OH 44231. Barbara will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna.