Bernice V. Barbarossa

Bernice V. "Bea" or "Deetze" Barbarossa, age 84, of Alliance passed away at 7:45 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2015, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born April 5, 1931, in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Bernice (Hill) Johnson. Bernice had worked at the former HW Industries in Kent, Jeanette's and Big Ed's Pizza. She attended First Christian Science Church in Canton, and was a member of the Mother Church, Christian Science Church in Boston. "Bea", or "Deetze", depending on how you knew her, loved music, playing the piano, and was an avid crossword puzzle player. She loved animals and enjoyed riding horses in her youth. "Deetze" especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Emelio "Butch" Barbarossa, whom she married Nov. 7, 1983; children, Steve E. (Denise) Ramey, Bonnie M. (Dan) Stroup, Phillip M. (Laury) Ramey, and Kathy R. Ramey; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, James D. "Jimmy" Ramey, two sisters, and one brother. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday July 8, 2015 at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday. To honor Bea's love of animals, memorial contributions are suggested to SNAP, the Spay, Neuter Assistance Program, 3124 Ninth St. SW, Canton, Ohio 44710, or The Humane Society of the United States.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance OH 44601.