Karen F (Smith) Barbato passed away peacefully at home on October 12th, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was preceded in death by her parents George (Max) Smith and Frances Smith, her husband and love of her life Christopher Barbato, her beautiful daughter Traci Oplinger, and brother in-law Robert Shays. She is survived by daughter Toni Charles, son Mark Barbato, daughter Tina (Rob) Erksa, son Troy Barbato, son in-law Bob Oplinger, grandchildren Ryan (Kari) Charles, Lauren Charles, Nicholas Oplinger, Tyler Oplinger, Madison Oplinger and her fiancé Mason Shook, Louie Erksa, Christopher Barbato, and great grandchildren MJ, Cameron, Chloe, Taylor, Teagan, Bryce, Aubree & Blake. Her loving sister Kathy Shays and her nieces and nephews.
Mom (Karen) (Bubba) never knew a stranger and was loved by everyone who met her. She was always there to support anyone in need and would never turn her back on anyone. She definitely left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.
We want to thank our Angels on Earth Vinny Stewart (Footprints In The Sand Home Care) for taking such loving and respectful care of her for the last 3+ years & everyone at Sanctuary Hospice. Without your help the last few months, I’m not sure how we would have made it through & kept her home.
A family gathering is going to take place at her home at a later date. It was her favorite place on Earth and we think she would love one more big gathering around the kitchen island laughing and sharing our precious memories of her. Arrangments entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186
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