Barbara Consolidani

Barbara Consolidani, 92, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born in Potashnia, Ukraine to the late Roman and Alexandra Ostapenko. Barbara was a survivor of German Forced Child Labor Camps during World War II and then immigrated to the United States. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Lora (John) Popovich and Lisa (James Decker) Consolidani both of Massillon; two grandsons, Andrew and Austin; Godson, Walter Pechenuk of Akron, best friend of 64 years, Ursula Spurlock; and a host of extended family members. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Armando Consolidani; two brothers, Stephan and Peter; sister, Maria and a good friend, Gertrude Sawatski. Friends may call at St. Barbara's Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 9:00am-10:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by Fr. Brian Cline at 10:00am. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com Memorial contributions may be made to Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222