Barbara A. Reneau-Grycza

Barbara A. Reneau - Grycza, age 71, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on October 9, 2023. Barbara was born February 14, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Lee and Luella (Collins) Reneau.

She graduated from Sylvania High School in 1970. Barbara cared for her home and family; cooking delicious meals and making sure her children were taken care of. She was a friend of Bill and Bobs for 22 years. Barbara enjoyed doing scratch offs, watching her soap operas, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes and Raiders. She had a huge heart, especially for animals; she loved feeding the neighborhood dogs and cats. Most of all, she enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Barbara's love, smile, and ornery self will forever be missed by those who knew her. This isn't goodbye, but we will see you again!

Those left to forever cherish her memory are her loving husband of 22 years, Gary Grycza, whom she married on March 21, 2001; three sons, Robert Burghardt, Brian Burghardt, and Allen (Kati) Burghardt; twelve grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her two brothers, Tom Reneau and Gerald "Jerry" Reneau.

Family and friends may gather at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3655 King Road, Toledo, Ohio 43617, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 4:00 pm until the time of her funeral service at 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's name to ProMedica Hospice or the ASPCA.

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