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YOUNGSTOWN -- Joann Simon Barron, 91, of Youngstown, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 26, 2026, at the Windsor House at Omni Manor Nursing Center in Youngstown.
She was born Aug. 19, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, a daughter of Floyd E. and Ruby H. “Christine” Hughes Simon.
Joann attended Youngstown South High School and worked in cafeteria services for the Youngstown City Schools for more than 20 years prior to retiring.
She married William R. Barron on July 5, 1952. Together they shared 52 years of marriage and many happy memories. He preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 2004.
Joann enjoyed traveling, baking and cooking, especially Sunday pasta dinners for her family, and in her younger years, making hard tack candy with her friends. Her family was the center of her life. Joann was a kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by three children, William (Karen) Barron and Norman (Mary Ann) Barron, both of Youngstown, and Laura Bodnar of Medina. She also leaves 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Joann was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sherri Barron; a brother, Floyd Simon; and a sister, Sandra Iacobucci.
Memorial services for Joann will be private.
She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in the Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in Joann’s memory, to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406; or Compassionate Care Hospice of Ohio LLC, 61 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Suite E, Akron, OH 44333.
Joann’s family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staffs at Omni Manor, and Compassionate Care Hospice of Ohio, for all of the kind, loving care they gave to her.
Arrangements for Mrs. Barron are being provided by the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences can be sent by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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