Barbara Stoehr

Barbara Teresa Kurz Stoehr, 86, of Mt. Vernon, died Friday morning, December 15, 2006. Born October 21, 1920, in Stuttgart, Germany, she was the daughter of Wilhelm and Teresa Kurz. She was married September 22, 1949, in Germany to Frank Josef Stoehr who preceded her in death in 1987. Barbara was employed at Mansfield General Hospital for 30 years. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and volunteered for many causes within the church including helping in the cafeteria and with Bingo. She was a member of a sewing group at Mansfield General Hospital. A most beloved mother and grandmother, she was devoted to her family and church.

She is survived by a son, Frank William Lisa Marie Stoehr of Mt. Vernon; one grandson, Elliot Josef Stoehr of Mt. Vernon; aunts, Frieda Boebel of Mansfield and Marie Curtiss of Mayfield Village; and caregiver, Erma Elliott of Mt. Vernon. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call Monday, December 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mansfield Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church.