Barbara Gonsowski

Barbara Gonsowski, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2021, while holding the hands of her loving daughter Deborah and her adoring granddaughter April. Barbara was born in October 1926 to the late Arthur and Vivian Marquardt (Mowrey). She was a lifelong Toledoan and proud Woodward High graduate. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Gonsowski in 1947 who preceded her in death. Barbara lived a full life. She was a wonderful wife and mother, doting grandmother, and homemaker extraordinaire with impeccable taste and an eye for beauty. An award-winning flower arranger, blue ribbon baker, incredible cake decorator, costume designer, skilled knitter and sewer, she was multitalented and used her creativity to enhance family life. An avid reader, crossword whiz and always up for a good Scrabble match, she also loved to yell Bingo! She loved hunting for and collecting unique treasures in her travels. A lifelong volunteer, Barbara is well-remembered by her Brownie and Girl Scout troop members, honored by local hospitals where she donated beautiful hand-knit lap blankets, baby wraps and hats, and served many years at the historic Woolcott House. Her work career included Lamson’s, United Dairy Farmers (Franklin’s) and FoxPhoto/Hallmark. She is survived by her two sisters Nancy Aubry and Beth Sterba. Children Deborah (Jeffrey) Reagan, Robert Gonsowski, Gary Gonsowski, and Nancy Martin. Grandchildren April (Steven) Cousino, Justin Gonsowski, Jordan (Emily), Sara and Erin Martin. Friends and family will be received Friday, May 14, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at Witzler-Shank Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, Ohio (419-874-3133) where funeral services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.