Barbara Witt Viti

TALLMADGE - Barbara Witt Viti, 94 of Tallmadge, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice House in Fairlawn, OH surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born along with her twin sister, Betty on October 15, 1931, to Caroline and Raymond Wolford in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from North Topeka High School in 1950 and attended the Stormont-Vail Nursing School. In 1951, Barbara met Howard Witt who was stationed at the Forbes Air Force Base at a USO dance, and they were married on September 1, 1952.

Howard and Barbara then began their married life in Howard’s hometown of Youngstown, Ohio.

Howard and Barbara had nine children and belonged to St. Edward’s Church on the north side of Youngstown, where all their children attended grade school. Barbara was very active in the St. Edward’s PTA, Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Pre-Cana Program and the Youngstown Diocesan Cursillo Movement. Barbara worked for 27 years as the office manager for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart at the Sacred Retreat and Renewal Center on Logan Ave., in Liberty Township. Barbara was active in the Women’s Auxiliary for the Sacred Heart Retreat House. Her administrative and interpersonal skills greatly contributed to the mission of the Sacred Heart Retreat House.

On September 25th, 1999, Barbara married Joseph Viti, and they have celebrated 26 wonderful years together.

Barbara will be remembered for her beautiful smile, wonderful personality, love of entertaining her family and friends, and devotion to her children and their families.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Joe, son David Witt (Rachel), Juliana Sofranko (Bill), Rebecca Lowry (Pat), Marie Dockry (Mike), Christopher Witt (Lisa), Thomas Witt (Marsha), James Witt (Julie), Charles Witt (Brenda), daughter in law Lisa Witt (Paul). Barbara leaves 24 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Barbara also leaves 2 beloved nieces and a nephew in Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her twin sister Betty, her first husband, Howard Witt, her son, Daniel Jude Witt, and her grandson, Jacob Sofranko.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30th, 2026 from 4-7 at the Shriver Allison Courtley Funeral Home on Madison Ave, in Youngstown, Ohio. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Edward’s Church on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 11:00 am and please meet at church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ursuline Sisters Ministry, or a charity of your choice.

Please send thoughts and condolences to the funeral home website www.mccauley.com

Arrangements by The McCauley Funeral Home proudly serving the community for more than 124 years.