Barbara Ellen (Everson) Leto, 77, of Sandusky, passed away early Monday morning, May 16, 2022, at her son's home in Mt. Orab, OH after a lengthy battle with cervical cancer.
Born on March 30, 1945, in Sandusky, OH the daughter of Wayne Edmund and Ruth Harriett (Abele) Everson. She was a 1963 graduate of Sandusky High School and later graduated from the Ohio State School of Cosmetology in 1964. In her younger days, she worked as a hairstylist and later went on to work at JC Penny as a jewelry specialist for several years, before retiring.
Over the years, Barb enjoyed singing and playing the trombone. She had a love for music and was involved with the Erie County / OSU Alumni Band and the NorthCoast Concert Band (Big Band).
Barb is survived by her son, Michael Joseph (Michelle) Leto of Mt. Orab, OH; her two granddaughters, Sarah Marie and Sophia Michelle Leto; a brother, Terry (Virginia) Everson of Sandusky; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Vincent W. Leto (February 10, 2022); and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 11 am until time of the funeral services at 1 pm at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Rev. Wally Gilbert officiating. It was her wish to be cremated following the funeral service and to have her cremains placed on her son, Vincent's, grave at Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, North Coast Cancer Patient Services Fund, 417 Quarry Lakes Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Barb's family at davidfkoch.com.
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