Barbara A. Valis

Barbara A. (nee: Yeckley) Valis, age 77 of Rock Creek passed away Oct. 28, 2023, at UH Geauga. Born June 12, 1946, in Cleveland to Francis “Fred” and Ann (nee: Falco) Yeckley, she had been a longtime Cleveland Hts. resident before moving to Rock Creek 15 years ago. Barb worked as a Community Liaison for the City of Cleveland Hts. for many years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with her husband Bill. Barb loved to host formal holiday parties for her family and friends at her home in Cleveland Hts. Survivors include her son and primary care giver Kevin (Tara) Valis of Rock Creek; beloved grandchildren Mark, Michael, Megan & Molly Lancaster, Lilly Binion-Ferrell, Violet & Max Valis; great-grandchildren Killian, Layla, Mason & Luke Lancaster; sisters Jacki (Robert) Lazorik of Madison, WI & Marlene (Robert) Lieb of Baltimore, MD; many nieces, nephews, extended family & lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William Valis and daughter Kimberly Lancaster. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30am on Nov. 10, 2023, at the Church of St. Mary 401 North Street, Chardon, OH with a gathering to follow at St. Denis Event Center 10667 Chardon Road, Chardon, OH 44024. Donations suggested to Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Community www.mountainonline.org . Services entrusted to the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Madison, Chardon, Painesville & Fairport Harbor. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com .