Barbara Lois Knepper, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was born on November 9, 1937, the daughter of Alta Mae and John Herman Cole, who preceded her in death, along with her husband, James, grandson John Luke Knepper, and several sisters and a brother.

Barbara will be dearly missed by her sons John (Elizabeth), Dan, Jim and Don; grandchildren Melissa and Chris, sister Margaret, and many nieces and nephews.

Barbara loved her family dearly doting on her grandchildren, and going on adventures with her sisters. She was an avid (and undefeated) Scrabble player, and was a talented cook, showing off her talents at Sunday family dinners.

Visitation will be held at Newcomer, Akron Chapel, 131 N. Canton Rd. on Wednesday, December 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 5 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. To leave a message for Barbara's family, please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com.