Barbara Veronica Kay, 87, of Fostoria, passed away at noon, Tuesday October 15, 2019 at St. Catherine’s Manor, Fostoria.
She was born April 11, 1932 in Milford, Massachusetts to the late Walter M. and Norine V. (Drew) Converse.
Surviving are three children, Geri (Bill) Barringer, Joe (Ruth) Krota III, and Barb (Don) Butler; 14 grandchildren, Dawn (Brian) Frank, Erin (James) Hardie, Liz (Randal) Meyering, Mark (Tarah) Bressem, Stephanie Haught, Joe (Michael Ann) Krota IV, Lee Nunnery, Chandra Butler and Savannah Butler; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Henry Converse; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Clara Garvin; daughter, Donna Bressem; and great-grandchild, Daine F. Grey.
Barb worked and raised her children in Illinois. She moved to Fostoria, Ohio in the early 90’s. She earned her GED from Fostoria Adult Education at 61 years old. Mrs. Kay, as she was known by teachers and students, was a teacher’s aide and matron for Fostoria Schools.
She was G G K to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved and will always be remembered.
Barb will be laid to rest with her family at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Milford, MA. There will be no local services.
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