She was born September 16, 1951, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Anthony and Catherine (Raik) Pahls. Barb graduated from Ravenna High School in 1970. She worked for many years with the Tiffin Developmental Center.
Barbara loved all of her cats and dogs. She was a former volunteer for Krout Elementary School. Barbara enjoyed looking for unique treasures at different estate and garage sales.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years Brian Borton, her children: Chelsea Canterbury, Meredith (Jose David) Canterbury, and David (Valerie) Borton, her grandchildren: Nora Lavarreda, Sabine David, Sloane David, and Phoenix Borton, as well as her siblings: Tony (Pat) Pahls, Martha (Steve) Derr, Larry (Kathy) Pahls, Joan Pahls, and Jean (Scott) VanHorn, along with many loving nieces and nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mary Anne Gless Schuman, and her brothers Leo and Drew Pahls.
Friends and family will be received Friday, April 26, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara’s memory to DCCH Center for Children & Families, www.dcchcenter.org
Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com