Barbara Ann Maxim 1953-2020

Barbara was born Sept. 11, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Peter and Lucy (Roman) Mikita. She was a 1971 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown State University.

She retired in 2013 from Plaza Book and Smoke Shop, where she worked in the bookkeeping and accounting department. She worked for the DeBartolo Corporation prior to that.

Barbara was a member of the Catholic faith and attended St. Michael Church in Canfield. She was active with the Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation, Akron Children’s Hospital and the Mahoning County Board of Elections. Barbara was also an avid golfer.

Her husband, John Maxim, whom she married Sept. 22, 1983, passed away Nov. 14, 2019. Barbara leaves a daughter, Courtney Maxim of Cleveland; and a sister, Nancy Mikita of Fairview Park.

Besides her parents and her husband, Barbara was preceded in death by a daughter, Kaylee Maxim.

A Catholic Rite of burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at St. Michael Church. There are no calling hours.

Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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