Barbara Ann Takacs (nee: Butkiewicz) 86, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland on Sunday November 6, 2022.  She was born August 1, 1936 in Elyria.  Barbara was a 1954 Elyria Catholic High School graduate. She was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria where she was also a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, and volunteered with Hot Meals, and the church.  Barbara was a stenographer for Veterans Administration and a medical transcriptionist for local physicians.  Survivors include a daughter; Teresa Bebber (Roland) of McKinney TX., a son; William  Takacs (Jane) of Wakeman.  Additional survivors include five grandchildren; Nicholas, Sara, Joshua, Kai, Katelyn, and one two grandchildren; Weston, Marlene, a sister; Rose Marie Bommer of Avon Lake,.  Barbara was preceded in death by her husband; Michael Takacs, her parents; Frank and Rose (nee: Wysogorski) Butkiewicz, four sisters; Irene Sobotka, Dorothy Butkiewicz, Loretta Renski, Sister Joan Butkiewics SSJTOSF two brothers; Henry and Harry Butkiewicz. A memorial service celebrating Barbara's life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday November 14, 2022 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM on Monday.  The Reverend Father Charles T. Diedrick, Pastor of St. Mary Church will officiate. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Elyria.  Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com