Barbara Ford

Barbara Ford, born December 1, 1953 to the late Bernard and Marjorie (Wall) Reeb. She was a pillar of strength and love who gave without hesitation. Barbara's life was characterized by her unwavering faith, steadfast commitment to her community, and above all, her deep love for her family. She passed away on May 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, devotion, and service. 

Barbara was an active member of her community, contributing to the Akron Newstead Senior Center and St. Teresa of Avila Church in Akron. She also served on the Parish Council of St. Maximilian Kolbe Church for over two decades, demonstrating her commitment to service and her deep faith. Her love for her community was only surpassed by her love for her family, which was at the core of everything she did. 

She was the loving mother of Michael F. (Susan) Ford, Jr., Craig B. (Dawn Coppola) Ford, and a proud grandmother to Michael (Trey) Ford and Oaklie Ford. She is also survived by her dear siblings Marjorie (Henry) Balus, Linda (Jerry) Shaul, and Patricia (David) Shimo, along with several nieces and nephews. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in honor of Barbara on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 5779 Buell Street, Akron, NY 14001. Her life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and community, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. We encourage friends and family to share their memories and upload photos of Barbara to the memorial page by visiting rossakron.com. Your stories and pictures will serve as a comforting reminder of the joy and love she brought to all our lives. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Jude’s Research Hospital at https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=8410825&fr_id=154020&pg=personal.

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