(nee Dende), age 88, passed away on January 10, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Kazimer. Loving mother of Michael Baranowski (Kimberly). Cherished sister of Christine Norman (Forrest)(both deceased). Dear aunt and great aunt. Barbara was a graduate of Case Western Reserve University, Phi Beta Kappa, and Junior High School English teacher for Cleveland Public Schools. She loved gardening, dogs, and Charles Dickens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the ASPCA or Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. A private service for Barbara will be held at Yurch Funeral Home. www.yurchfunerals.com

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Published by Cleveland.com from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2022.

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Emily Lada

January 7, 2023

I once did a sketch of Barb from a candid photo I snapped - Hence the surprised look. Pastels. Mr. K. made the frame himself.
She loved flowers and taught me much about gardening.

Emily Lada

January 18, 2022

So sorry - Like a second Mom to me, and like a Grandmother, to my son, Adam. Amazingly, inspirational and positive. Favorite advice to me, as a single parent: Take 10 minutes of pity a day - kick, scream, cry - but anything after that, you may need to seek help!
Barb (and K, too), was extremely generous with their time, conversation, dogs, and of course, the beautiful pool. Intelligence is a desirable quality - She always promoted it. May she Rest In Peace with "K", sees her mom, whom she missed much, and her entire family of canines who met her on the rainbow bridge - Much Love!

Leah Whitmer

January 18, 2022

Dr. B, I didn´t know your mom, but I know you and she must have been pretty special. Love and light to you and Kimberly.

Dawn Powell (Mick)

January 17, 2022

Mike,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was such a special person. Smart, kind, witty and so much more. Truly one of a kind. My prayers are with you.

Kathy Hartman

January 15, 2022

Michael...I remember you well from my days At Corpus Christi. Your mother was kind and had a sweet sense of humor. I am sorry for your loss and shall keep you in my prayers. God bless.

Kathy Hartman

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