Stephanie Barry

Stephanie Kay Barry, 56, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2008 in Mansfield, Ohio following a brief illness. Born December 4, 1951 in Flint, Michigan, she was the daughter of Robert and Doris Baldwin Enskat. Stephanie graduated from Grand Blanc High School in Michigan and was an art major at Eastern Michigan University before moving to Los Angeles where she worked at Universal Studios and later Fox Studios in the marketing department. After many happy years in Los Angeles, she moved with her husband and children to Westchester County, New York, where her superb skills as a theatrical costumer brought her much acclaim and tremendous joy. She worked extensively with the Pound Ridge Theatre Company as well as with numerous other stage and dance companies. After settling in Mansfield, Stephanie enrolled as a nursing student at North Central State College and was looking forward with great excitement to her upcoming graduation and career in nursing. In addition, she was currently employed as a nurse's aide at Winchester Terrace. In her too short life, Stephanie enjoyed travel, scuba diving, cooking, sewing and design. Mostly, she loved connecting with an endless supply of friends and loved ones be they human or canine. She was the holder of family traditions, organizing and preparing enormous holiday feasts, as always, taking care of the family and friends she held dear.

Stephanie is survived by her father, Robert Enskat; her son, Josh Barry and partner, Philip Matthys; her daughter, Jessica Andy Blair; two granddaughters, Sadie and Heidi Blair; a grandson, Tristan Blair; her former husband, Michael Barry; her sister, Jennifer Enskat and her boyfriend, Andy Gardner; her nephew, John Mingallon; her niece and Goddaughter, Emilie Mingallon; numerous cousins and other family members; and special friend, Tim Broderick. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Enskat; and her sister, Cynthia Enskat.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44906. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Congregational Church, 640 Millsboro Rd., conducted by Rev. Clifford Schutjer. Memorial contributions may be made to Stephanie's grandchildren's education fund in care of Wappner Funeral Directors.