Barbara A. Porter Denton Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara A. Porter Denton of Wooster, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 24, 2026 at the age of 78. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara A. Porter Denton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse James and Iva Marie Porter (VanDyne); her son Jerry Lee Botkin, Jr.; her grandson Trevor Botkin; her sisters, Shirley Porter and Janet Nirode; her stepfather Don Brubaker; and her friend Fred Brubaker.
She is survived by: her children, Bruce Gerber (Grace) of Worthington and Juliana Gower of Wooster; her daughter-in-law Cheryl Botkin of Wooster; her grandchildren, Krista Botkin of Eureka, Kayla Gower of Wooster, Taylor Gower of Wooster, Jaret Gerber of Dublin, Anna Didelot (PJ) of Columbus and Lauren Gerber of Worthington; her great grandchild Vienna Harper; her stepsister Candy Chapman; and her stepnieces, Addie Burden and Candace Goddard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at http://www.aspca.org or Ohio's Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
