Barbara Reilly

Barbara Ann Reilly of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away at age 79 on March 14th, 2025, after a long, tough battle with cancer. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to Louis and Mildred Reilly. She was the 2nd oldest of 4 children and is survived by sister, Janice Zeman and brother, Donald Reilly. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard (Jeannine) Reilly.

Barb attended Toledo Central Catholic and graduated in 1963. She then worked for JCPenney catalog prior to becoming a sales director for Mary Kay Cosmetics for almost 20 years. Barb loved making women feel beautiful and confident as she was a great role model.

When she wasn’t giving facials, Barb loved enjoyed dancing (especially polkas) at festivals and trying delicious food from various nationalities. She was an excellent cook herself and loved entertaining family and friends. Barb loved being a mother to 4 children: Michael (Susan) Murawski, Michelle (Nicholas) Wilson, Mark (Jennifer) Murawski, and Monica Murawski. She has 5 grandchildren: Kala (Kyle) Schimming, Samantha (Dirk) Fenwick, Riley Wilson, Koby Murawski and Peyton Wilson. She is also known as “GiGi” (Great Grandma) to Berkley and Cohen Schimming.

Barb had a beautiful smile and fun personality which will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Monday, March 24, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Church, 628 Lime City Road, Rossford, Ohio 43460. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am following visitation in the church sanctuary. Interment will be private. Memorial donations in Barb’s honor may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Thank you to Hospice of Northwest Ohio for the care you gave to Barbara.