Barbara Steingass Obituary

The family announces the passing of Barbara Steingass (Valley City, Ohio) on June 6, 2026. Barbara, born on November 20, 1945, 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 aunt Dr. Kathryn J. Beck; and her brother-in-law Bruce D. Parish. She is survived by: her husband Rev. Jonathan M. Steingass; her children, Carolyn Penvose (Bryan) and Rev. James Steingass (Rachel); her grandchildren, Ruthanne, Derek, Kendra, Madison, Sarah, Landyn and Kinsley; and her siblings, Rev. Richard Beck (Marlene) and Marguerite Frey (Mark). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins, and her church family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries of Cleveland (lutheranmetro.org), the Buckeye Education Foundation (BEFfoundation.org), or the Medina County District Library (mcdl.info/donate).