Barbara J. Matotek, 63, Enjoyed baking and gardening
Barbara J. Matotek (nee Tomasek), 63, of Amherst Township, died Monday February 9, 2015 at her home.She was born July 16, 1951 in Lorain and had been a lifelong Lorain/Amherst Township resident.
Barbara graduated from Lorain High School. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed baking and gardening.
She is survived by her children Melissa Cancar of Lorain and Scott (Angie) Matotek of Elyria, granddaughter Elena Cancar, sister Cindy (Gary) Sprague of Sunbury, nephews Tim (Amanda) Sprague of Delaware and Jeremy (Teresa) Edwards of Olmsted Falls, niece Jillian (Mike) DiFillipo of Amherst and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years Stephen J. Matotek on April 28, 2011, daughter Stacey Lynn Matotek and parents Milton and Ardythe Tomasek (nee Dearing).
The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain. Private family funeral services will be held with burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Township. The Rev. Paul Heise will officiate.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net.