Barbara Ann Byer

Barbara Ann Byer, 71, passed away surrounded by her family on January 28, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 2, 1947 in Massillon to the late Robert and Lucille (Oliver) Taylor. Barbara retired from the Heinz Company and was a member of The Son’s and Daughter’s of Herman. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed gardening and animals. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Byer, whom she married on October 15, 1966; their children, Richard (Julie) Byer and Timothy (Teresa) Byer; six grandchildren, Cory, Ashlee and Brayden Byer and Jeremy Simmons, Skylar Snyder and Garret Mills; great-grandson, Nash; a sister, Marlene (David) Fisher; and nephews, Vernon and Michael. Friends may call at the Paquelet Funeral Home on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 6pm-8pm with funeral services on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 10:30am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Brookfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Stark County Humane Society. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222