BARBARA J. SIMONE (nee Ganim) age 83, beloved wife for 32 years of the late Joseph; loving mother of Catherine Simone Knudson (husband Charlie), Stephen (wife Tammy), and Leo (wife Lisa), and the late Michael; devoted grandmother of Joseph, Stephen, Jolee, and Sofie; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth “Libby” Ganim; dearest sister of Sharon Lusk and the late Douglas Ganim; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, May 27, 2022, at St. Maron Catholic Church, 7800 Brookside Road Independence, Ohio 44131, at 11 AM.
Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Barbara at the church FRIDAY 10-11 AM.
On behalf of the family, Barbara’s Mass will be Livestreamed HERE
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Maria Jacobs
I just don’t know what to say. I loved Barbara so much. I treasured our lengthy phone calls and lunches at Panera when we had the good fortune of being able to get together. I am so sorry, this is a big loss for everyone.
Rest in glory Barbara, until I see you again.
Cynthia Ganim
My deepest condolences to all! Rest In Peace my dear cousin! Love to all!
Kathy Rosenfeld
Dearest children and grandchildren and extended family of wonderful Barbara,
I knew Barbara through my dearest friend Sharon.
To say Barbara was delightful is such an understatement. Her laugh alone was so infectious and wonderful to hear; to be in her company was such a pleasure and something to look forward to! And she loved you all so much.
I wish you all my heartfelt condolences and love.
Kathy
Eddy Jacobs
I will miss Barb’s smile and laugh the most. She always sent out the “feel good” vibe when she entered any room. I treasured the years when she and Joe lived in California. Miss you cousin….
Stephanie Lackritz Chisling
I remember Mrs. Simone so fondly from growing up in “the neighborhood “ and from seeing her so many times over the years when Tammy and Steve lived next door. Beautiful person inside and out!
Margaret Semarjian
So sorry. Sending deepest condolences.
MARV and Carol lader
How we will miss that beautiful smile and great attitude. Always upbeat and optimistic. Will think of you forever and have always loved you
Kevin Shaw
Steve and Tammy, Joyce and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. While we did not know Barbara well, we know the son she helped to shape and he is a kind and gentle man. We hope your great memories will sustain you.
Margot Baeder
Dearest family…know that you are all in my thoughts and I offer you all my deepest sympathy. How blessed I’ve been all these many many years to have had such a loving friendship with Barbara, to have known her gorgeous smile, her great laugh, her incredible spirit, her sense of humor and to have shared so many experiences together. All have brought me great joy and beautiful memories. Sending much love to all of you
Terry Crockatt
Barbara will be missed greatly by many. Her smile, her laugh and her loving ways will stay with me forever. God bless you my sweet cousin ❤
Bess Kaplan
I was Barbara’s junior counselor at Holiday Hills Day Camp. I idolized her.
Sharon Smiley Lusk
Thank you sweet Terry. Lots of loss. Appreciate your love of Babs.❤️
Bess Kaplan
I was Barbara’s junior counselor at Holiday Hills Day Camp for several years. I idolized her.
Betsy Hegyes
Sharon, I have such fond memories of being with you and Val in your house during high school afternoons. Your sweet Mom provided us with home made pita (never better).
Barb was lovely, and so nice, and patient with us.
The last time that we spoke, you mentioned concerns about Doug, I am so sorry for your losses.
I hope you are well..you are special.
Let’s keep in touch
Sharon Smiley Lusk
Oh Betsy, thank you so much for reaching out. I am devastated, as I know you know. It’s so difficult. Yes. Within 1 yr,. And 5 months I lost them both. Due to Covid, I could not attend anything for Doug, so being back in Cleveland for Barb was kind of a double whammy. I wish I could have stayed for the reunion but my husband is not well so I had to get back home. I loved the memories you have. How are you and Ken doing? I wrote a really long e mail to you both and the next time I looked I found out you cannot respond to Ken’s e-mails that go to all. I miss you lots and would love to keep in touch. Thanks again. Sharon