Barbara Anne Roadruck

Barbara Anne Roadruck quietly left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2023 in the arms of her loving husband, Mike. She was born on May 2, 1948, to the late Albert and Betty Young Steely of Dover, Ohio. At the time of her death she was a resident of Hampton Manor of Bedford, MI where she struggled against Alzheimer's disease. She was married to Michael Roadruck, Toledo, on January 4, 1997. A 1970 graduate of Malone College in Canton Ohio, and a 1982 graduate of Kent State University, Kent, OH, Barbara taught physics among other subjects in New Philadelphia, Ohio from 1970 until 1997 when she moved to Toledo where she taught chemistry and other sciences at Clay High School in Oregon. After retirement she substituted at Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School and taught chemistry at St. Ursula Academy, Toledo. Barb was a leading member of the Science Education Council of Ohio, serving on the Board of Directors and as president in 1984. Barb was a member of the Mountaintop Great Banquet Community of Toledo serving in various capacities on numerous banquets and as editor of its newsletter for many years. She was a member of Fairgreen Presbyterian Church of Toledo where she served in many capacities including as an elder but she will be especially missed as greeter at Carol's Cupboard/Food Pantry. Barb will be remembered by all who met her for her empathetic, encouraging personality and magically engaging smile. She enjoyed touring Italy with her husband, attending concerts and especially enjoyed listening to the Cake Walking Jass Band. Barb was a fan of "The Big Bang Theory", Star Trek and Dr. Who. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Susan J. Butler and brother-in-law Harry "Bill" Butler of Dover. She is survived by her husband, Mike, step-daughter Jenni (John) Longo of Delaware, Ohio and step-son Matthew (Karen Tolentino) Roadruck of Norfolk, VA, step-grandchildren, cousin, niece and great nieces and nephews.

Barb and Mike wish to thank the caregivers and staff at Hampton Manor for the extreme care and support they provided for them both. And, also their sincere thanks for the comfort given by the Careline Hospice team in Barb's last days.

A memorial service will be held at Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 W. Laskey Rd, Toledo May 20, 2023 at 11 am. A pizza Luncheon (Barb's favorite) will follow at the church.

In memory of her service, please consider donating to Carol's Cupboard/Food Pantry c/o Fairgreen Presbyterian Church.

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