Barbara Peterson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Barbara Peterson (Berea, Ohio) on August 1, 2026. Barbara, born on January 6, 1934, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hannibal T. Ryan Sr. and Ethel (Reed); her siblings, Hannibal T. Ryan Jr., Obyra J. Morris and Patricia Orchanian; her brothers-in-law, Robert Morris and Jerry Orchanian; her children-in-law, Joseph Skoda and Debi Peterson (Satorius); and her great grandchild Gwendolynne Hlebak.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Joyce Skoda, Dennis Peterson (Jean), Steven M. Peterson, Marsha Peterson Brown (Roger), Timothy M. Peterson and Robin Smalley (John); her grandchildren, Richard J. Skuderin Jr. of Utah, Katrina Skoda, Jason Peterson (Danielle), Bryan Peterson (Jennifer), Benjamin Peterson (Nicole), Ashley Hlebak (Michael), Jasmine Scharfeld, Desiree Peterson, Tia Madias, Deidre Blake, Tammy Peterson, Chelsea Smalley and John D. H. Smalley (Dani); her stepgrandchildren, Bobby Bess (Sarah) and Brittney Bess; and her sister Helen Ryan Simpson of Scottsdale, AZ. She is also survived by 29 great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; nieces, nephew, and great niece.
If so moved, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Cleveland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association or Beech Brook.
