Barbara Distelrath Obituary
The world bids farewell to Barbara Distelrath of Conneaut, Ohio, departing on January 9, 2026 at the age of 87. Barbara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Distelrath to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Williamson and Virginia Rix; her husband Chuck Distelrath; and her pet Charlie. She is survived by: her children, Denise (John Presgraves), Kim Kovarik-Distelrath of Willoughby, David (Maryann Distelrath) and Trista (Richard Howland); her stepson Chuck (Debbie Distelrath); her grandchildren, Brittany, Tyler Reed, Ian Distelrath, Ryan Distelrath, Megan, Shane Hinson, Kate, Tyler Zagurski, Sydney, Jack Wallin, Bobby, Emily Olyha, Christopher Webster, Andrew Webster, Jennifer Pugh, Justin Brown, Devin Tessmer, Kayla Reck, Jonathan Tessmer, LuCritcia Correia, Alexandria Tessmer, Matthew Schmidt, Samuel Kovarik, Jared Kovarik, Aaron Kovarik, Christina Distelrath-Smith, Chuck Smith, Leah Kahl Smith, Kalab Allen, Jess Fees, Seth and Roselyn Allen; and her great grandchildren, Brantley Allen, Cecilia Marie Fees, Tyler Pugh, Mila Brown, Landon Tessmer, Charles Tessmer, Evelyn Tessmer, Maxine Tessmer, Liam Tessmer, Wyatt Reed, Asher Kovarik Trinity Prince, Natalie Prince, Chandler Smith, Lincoln Smith, Gwyneth Hinson, Miles Hinson, Magnolia Zagurski, Josette Zagurski, Danny Wallin, Elliet Wallin and Remy Webster.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Raisian Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services (581 Harbor St, Conneaut, OH 44030). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Frances Cabrini Church (744 Mill St, Conneaut, OH 44030).
Memorial contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to the Brown Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop: Medical Scholarship Program, or: American Legion Cowle Post 151 Memorial Fund (272 Broad Street, Conneaut), or the Conneaut Hospital Thrift Store (255 Main Street, Conneaut).
