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WARREN -- Barbara Ann Genis, 76, went to join the other angels, Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to Robert and Lorna Van Ness Genis on Aug. 17, 1947, in Meadville, Pa.
Barbara graduated from Randolph-East Mead High School in Guys Mills, Pa., where she was head majorette. She enjoyed spending time with her brothers and family who liked to have parties and entertain. They owned the Genis Dairy Bar on Route 77.
An energetic woman with great determination, she worked as a bartender, tool-and-die maker, box truck driver, in medical sales and as a CNA, with her most recent employment as a driver for the Amish.
Inspired by her love of horses, she worked as an outrider at a racetrack and helped train horses. Then she moved on and joined the Geauga County Sheriff's Mounted Unit. She and our stepfather, Robert McKenney, booked the entertainment for The Great Geauga County Fair. She was always busy but would help anyone at any time without a thought. She enjoyed bargain / treasure hunting, along with cooking, gardening and rescuing all animals that needed her. She especially loved her grandchildren and their friends, too.
Precious moments with Barbara live on with her three daughters, Michelle Zackery (Lawrence) of Warren, Lorna Parsons-Ridgway (Kirby) of Portsmouth, Va., and Cheryl Parsons (John Anderson) of Edinboro, Pa.; and three grandsons, Matthew Gable, and Kyle and Cole Gibbs. Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers, Butch and Slip; and her recently passed uncle, David Genis.
According to her wishes, cremation is taking place. Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072.
Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed, and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.
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