Barbara J. Rogenski
July 27, 1940 — March 19, 2021 (age 80)
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Barbara J. Rogenski, 80, formerly of Youngstown's South Side, passed away early Friday (March 19) at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown following a very brief illness.
Barbara was born July 27, 1940 in Youngstown, daughter of John and Bessie Raney.
She was a graduate of Ursuline High School and lived her life in this area.
Mrs. Rogenski was a homemaker who also worked outside the home at Sam's Club in Boardman.
Barbara loved playing cards, gardening and cooking. She enjoyed watching all sports.
Most of all, she loved spending time with all of her family.
She was a member of St. Dominic Church in Youngstown.
Martin J. Rogenski, Barbara's husband of more than 59 years whom she married April 15, 1961, passed away Sept. 4.
She is survived by daughters Debbie (Michael) Skorich of New Middletown and Jodie (Michael) Hanna of New Middletown; grandchildren David Cox (Allyson Simon) and Brian (Cassie) Cox; and a great-granddaughter, Lucy Cox.
In addition to her husband, a sister, Betty Massaro, preceded Barbara in death.
Family and friends may call Monday (March 22) from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown. Services will begin Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home and continue with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Church. Committal services will follow the Mass and will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
Guests must follow all current social distancing guidelines and health protocols when paying respects to the family or attending the services. To those who cannot attend the visitation or services, or are uncomfortable doing so at this time, please keep Barbara and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's memory to St. Jude Childrens' Hospital.
To send flowers to Barbara's family, please visit our floral store.
This story was originally published March 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Barbara J. Rogenski."