Barbara Ann Padden

Barbara Ann Padden, 90, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Barbara was born on September 3, 1933 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Anna Ricker.

Barb was a lifetime resident of the area and a 1951 graduate of Washington High School. She worked Republic Steel as an account where she met her husband, Joseph. Barb was a Cincinnati Bengals, Notre Dame, and Massillon Tigers fan.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph.

She is survived by her son, Patrick Padden; brother, Tom (Carol) Ricker and brother, Mike (Patty) Ricker.

A Celebration of Barbara's life will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11 am at the Paquelet Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10-11 am before the service. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com.