Barbara Anne Roadruck left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2023. She was born on May 2, 1948, to the late Albert and Betty Young Steely of Dover, Ohio. She was a resident of Hampton Manor of Bedford, MI, where she struggled against Alzheimer's disease.
She was married to Michael Roadruck, Toledo, on January 4, 1997. A 1970 graduate of Malone College in Canton, Ohio; Barbara taught physics in New Philadelphia, Ohio until 1997 when she moved to Toledo where she taught chemistry and other sciences at Clay High School in Oregon and most recently at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo. Barb was a leading member of the Science Education Council of Ohio, serving on the Board of Directors and as president in 1982. Barb was a member of the Mountaintop Great Banquet Community serving on numerous banquets and as editor of its newsletter for many years. She was a member of Fairgreen Presbyterian Church of Toledo where she served in many capacities including as an elder but she will be especially missed as greeter at Carol's Cupboard/Food Pantry. Barb will be remembered by all who met her for her empathetic, encouraging personality and magically engaging smile. She enjoyed touring Italy with her husband, attending concerts and especially enjoyed listening to the Cake Walking Jass Band. Barb was a fan of "The Big Bang Theory", Star Trek and Dr. Who.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Susan J. and brother-in-law, Harry "Bill" Butler of Dover.
She is survived by her husband, Mike; step-daughter, Jenni (John) Longo of Delaware, Ohio and step-son, Matthew (Karen Tolentino) Roadruck of Norfolk, VA; step-grandchildren, cousin, niece and great-nieces and nephews.
Barb and Mike wish to thank the caregivers and staff at Hampton Manor for the extreme care and support they provided for both of them. And, also their sincere thanks for the comfort given by the Careline Hospice team in Barb's last days.
A memorial service will be held at Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo at a later date. A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting: www.newcomertoledo.com
She was married to Michael Roadruck, Toledo, on January 4, 1997. A 1970 graduate of Malone College in Canton, Ohio; Barbara taught physics in New Philadelphia, Ohio until 1997 when she moved to Toledo where she taught chemistry and other sciences at Clay High School in Oregon and most recently at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo. Barb was a leading member of the Science Education Council of Ohio, serving on the Board of Directors and as president in 1982. Barb was a member of the Mountaintop Great Banquet Community serving on numerous banquets and as editor of its newsletter for many years. She was a member of Fairgreen Presbyterian Church of Toledo where she served in many capacities including as an elder but she will be especially missed as greeter at Carol's Cupboard/Food Pantry. Barb will be remembered by all who met her for her empathetic, encouraging personality and magically engaging smile. She enjoyed touring Italy with her husband, attending concerts and especially enjoyed listening to the Cake Walking Jass Band. Barb was a fan of "The Big Bang Theory", Star Trek and Dr. Who.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Susan J. and brother-in-law, Harry "Bill" Butler of Dover.
She is survived by her husband, Mike; step-daughter, Jenni (John) Longo of Delaware, Ohio and step-son, Matthew (Karen Tolentino) Roadruck of Norfolk, VA; step-grandchildren, cousin, niece and great-nieces and nephews.
Barb and Mike wish to thank the caregivers and staff at Hampton Manor for the extreme care and support they provided for both of them. And, also their sincere thanks for the comfort given by the Careline Hospice team in Barb's last days.
A memorial service will be held at Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo at a later date. A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting: www.newcomertoledo.com
Barbara Anne Roadruck left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2023. She was born on May 2, 1948, to the late Albert and Betty Young Steely of Dover, Ohio. She was a resident of Hampton Manor of Bedford, MI, where she struggled against Alzheimer's disease.
She was married to Michael Roadruck, Toledo, on January 4, 1997. A 1970 graduate of Malone College in Canton, Ohio; Barbara taught physics in New Philadelphia, Ohio until 1997 when she moved to Toledo where she taught chemistry and other sciences at Clay High School in Oregon and most recently at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo. Barb was a leading member of the Science Education Council of Ohio, serving on the Board of Directors and as president in 1982. Barb was a member of the Mountaintop Great Banquet Community serving on numerous banquets and as editor of its newsletter for many years. She was a member of Fairgreen Presbyterian Church of Toledo where she served in many capacities including as an elder but she will be especially missed as greeter at Carol's Cupboard/Food Pantry. Barb will be remembered by all who met her for her empathetic, encouraging personality and magically engaging smile. She enjoyed touring Italy with her husband, attending concerts and especially enjoyed listening to the Cake Walking Jass Band. Barb was a fan of "The Big Bang Theory", Star Trek and Dr. Who.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Susan J. and brother-in-law, Harry "Bill" Butler of Dover.
She is survived by her husband, Mike; step-daughter, Jenni (John) Longo of Delaware, Ohio and step-son, Matthew (Karen Tolentino) Roadruck of Norfolk, VA; step-grandchildren, cousin, niece and great-nieces and nephews.
Barb and Mike wish to thank the caregivers and staff at Hampton Manor for the extreme care and support they provided for both of them. And, also their sincere thanks for the comfort given by the Careline Hospice team in Barb's last days.
A memorial service will be held at Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo at a later date. A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting: www.newcomertoledo.com
She was married to Michael Roadruck, Toledo, on January 4, 1997. A 1970 graduate of Malone College in Canton, Ohio; Barbara taught physics in New Philadelphia, Ohio until 1997 when she moved to Toledo where she taught chemistry and other sciences at Clay High School in Oregon and most recently at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo. Barb was a leading member of the Science Education Council of Ohio, serving on the Board of Directors and as president in 1982. Barb was a member of the Mountaintop Great Banquet Community serving on numerous banquets and as editor of its newsletter for many years. She was a member of Fairgreen Presbyterian Church of Toledo where she served in many capacities including as an elder but she will be especially missed as greeter at Carol's Cupboard/Food Pantry. Barb will be remembered by all who met her for her empathetic, encouraging personality and magically engaging smile. She enjoyed touring Italy with her husband, attending concerts and especially enjoyed listening to the Cake Walking Jass Band. Barb was a fan of "The Big Bang Theory", Star Trek and Dr. Who.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Susan J. and brother-in-law, Harry "Bill" Butler of Dover.
She is survived by her husband, Mike; step-daughter, Jenni (John) Longo of Delaware, Ohio and step-son, Matthew (Karen Tolentino) Roadruck of Norfolk, VA; step-grandchildren, cousin, niece and great-nieces and nephews.
Barb and Mike wish to thank the caregivers and staff at Hampton Manor for the extreme care and support they provided for both of them. And, also their sincere thanks for the comfort given by the Careline Hospice team in Barb's last days.
A memorial service will be held at Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo at a later date. A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting: www.newcomertoledo.com
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