Barbara Symbol Obituary

Age - 85

September 10, 2023

North Ridgeville, OH

Barbara A. Symbol (nee: Hetrick) 85, of North Ridgeville went home to be with her Lord and Savior at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville on Friday September 8, 2023. She was born November 23, 1937 in Ambridge, PA. Barbara and her husband owned and operated Symbol Greenhouse. She loved spending time with family and friends, she enjoyed socializing with customers in the greenhouse, and enjoyed travel, music, drawing and crafting. Barbara was a member of Faith Baptist Temple and The Daughters of The American Revolution. Survivors include her loving husband of sixty nine years; Adolph. Additional survivors include her daughters; Carol A. Holston (Ron) of Murfreesboro, TN. , Barb A. Hirt (Dave) of Perrysburg, OH. four grandchildren; Tamara Crase (Dave), Amanda Edwards (Jim), David Hirt (Lauren), Ben Hirt (Julie), and two great grandchildren; Zachary and Sarah Crase. Barbara was preceded in death by a son; Bill R. Symbol, her parents; Gilbert and Ethel (nee: Johnston) Hetrick, and two brothers; Vernon and John Hetrick. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM Friday September 15, 2023 at Faith Baptist Temple 34361 Lorain Rd. North Ridgeville, OH 44039 where funeral services will be at 10:30 AM immediately following visitation. Pastor James Barta will officiate. Burial will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon. The family suggests that memorial contributions in Barbara's memory be sent to Faith Baptist Temple. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www. laubenthalmercado. com To to the family or in memory of Barbara A. (Hetrick) Symbol, please

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