Barbara Black

Barbara Black, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Fairlawn, Ohio. She was born October 31, 1942, to the late Charles and Lillian Bresley in Berwyn, Illinois. Barbara was gifted with her strong Faith. She was a longtime active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Medina. She also enjoyed crafting with flowers and creating beautiful wreaths that she shared with family and friends. Family always came first, and Barbara enjoyed every minute with them. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Fisher; son, Michael (Kerri) Black; her beloved grandchildren, Matthew (Hope) Bryan (Samantha), Kevin, Haley and Julia; her three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ed (Chris) and Greg; along with many extended family and dear friends. Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, John Black; and her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. Barbara will be laid to rest alongside her husband, John in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio. The family would like to thank the staff at Justin T. Rogers Family Hospice Care Center for their kind and compassionate care of Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Barbara's memory be made to Justin T. Rogers Family Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.waitefuneralhome.com