(Lois)Barbara Evenchik (nee: Gelman) 89, of Oberlin passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday July 27, 2013. She was born July 25, 1924 in Lorain., Barbara was the former owner of Gel-Pak in Lorain, and founder of Bronze Artifacts Inc, and owner of College Park Manor Apartments in Oberlin. She enjoyed and supported the arts especially musical arts, and had served on numerous boards such as The Cleveland Ballet, Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland International Piano Competition, and was an early supporter and guarantor of The Metropolitan Opera. She loved hosting parties, and travel. Barbara was a member of Temple B'Nai Abraham in Elyria Survivors include a daughter; Bonnie R. Ivancic (Bill) of Elyria, a son; Dr. Bruce G. Evenchik (Reba) of Pittsfield, MA, additional survivors include nine grand children, ten great grandchildren, and a brother; Alvin Gelman (Marilyn) of Boca Raton, FL. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of fifty four years; Marvin in 2003, and a brother; Jack Gelman. Funeral Services 10:00 AM Tuesday July 30, 2013 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where Rabbi Lauren Werber of Temple B'Nai Abraham will officiate. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in Lorain. Memorial contributions in Barbara's memory can be sent to Temple B'Nai Abraham 530 Gulf Rd. Elyria, OH 44035 or to The Cleveland International Piano Competition 12200 Fairhill Road Cleveland, OH 44120. Family will receive friends at 7:00 PM on both Tuesday July 30, 2013 and Wednesday July 31, 2013 at the home of Bonnie and Bill Ivancic 534 Washington Ave. Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 10:00 AM Tuesday July 30, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio