Barbara Helen Linger, 77, of Stow, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center.
She was born November 22, 1938 in Wooster, to John A. and Evangeline Marie (Holderman) Williams. She graduated from Waynedale High School in Applecreek in 1956. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and served as an Elder. Barbara worked as beautician and after retiring operated a peat moss farm with her husband, Ron.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Linger, whom she married in 1976; brothers, Philip (Carol) Williams of Wooster; sisters, Janet Mowrer of Miami, FL nieces, Linda Mowrer of Marathon, FL and Val (Ken) Chenevey of Wooster; nephews, Barry (Denise) Williams of Perrysville, Chris (Pam) Williams of Factoryville, PA and Julian Williams of Mentor; eleven great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Williams; sister, Susan Williams; and nephew, William Mowrer.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 2nd at First Christian Church with Rev. Jodi Stillisano officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Kent, 335 W. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.