Barbara Ellen Zontini, 74, of Texas and formerly of the area, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, while visiting family.
She was born in Dover on November 24, 1947, to the late Paul and Jane Irene (Diebel) Fender and married Samuel R. Zontini. He survives.
She was a graduate of Garaway High School and had worked at Union Hospital prior to moving to Texas.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Vincent (Angela) Zontini and Samantha (Roland) Wilke both of Texas; grandson Phillip (fiancee` Myra Chapman) Dietrich; brothers William (Ann) Fender of Dundee and Rodney Eugene (Kathleen) Fender of Ontario, OH; sister-in-law Rosaile (Robert) Sciarini of New Philadelphia; nephew, Bobby (Pam) Zontini of Brightwood and many other nieces and nephews in the area.
In keeping with Barbara’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life service will held at a future date.
Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek.
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