Barbara A Rakosik Obituary
Barbara A Rakosik of Elyria, Ohio, born on August 21, 1934, passed away on July 27, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara A Rakosik to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Podbielniak and Rose Podbielniak; her husband Donald J. Rakosik; her grandson Ian Powell; and her siblings, Joe Podbielniak (late Margie), Ronnie Podbielniak (Tina), Jim Podbielniak (Barb), Dolores Ledwon (late John) and Pat Kos (late John).
She is survived by: her daughters, Darlene Powell (Tim), Sharon Knoll and Tina Croftcheck (George); her grandchildren, Bill Keller, Amy Davis (Terrence), Adam Knoll, Sarah Knoll (Todd), David Knoll (Julie), Kevin Knoll (Lauren), Andrew Croftcheck and Brian Powell; her great grandchildren, Donovan, Avery, Devin, Derrek, Addison, Allexa, Kami, Autumn, Bryson, Makenna and Emory; her siblings, David Podbielniak (Judy) and Roberta Mays; and her sisters-in-law, Barbara Podbielniak and Tina Podbielniak. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans of America or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
