Barbara Sobecki's Obituary
Barbara Sobecki, age 88, formerly of Independence, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Monroe, Ohio. Born January 16, 1937 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Felicia and Joseph Jarecki.
Barbara was a 1945 graduate of Marymount High School, and lived in Cleveland and Garfield Heights before fulfilling a longtime goal of moving to Independence with her young family in 1970. She worked in the newspaper and insurance businesses, and in her later years became an enthusiastic practitioner of plastic canvas crafting. All who knew her were gifted with one of her legendary tissue box holders.
Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband Donald in 2003. She is survived by her children Joseph (Patty), David (Cat) and Judi (Laura), her grandchildren Sarah (Jack) and Lauren (Cameron), and great-grandchildren Nathan, Maren, and Mae.
Family will receive friends at St. Michael Catholic Church, Independence on Wednesday, April 23 at 10 AM. A funeral mass will begin at 11 AM, followed by interment at Maple Shade Cemetery.
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