Barbara A. Sparks (nee Raynor) 77 of Elyria passed away Saturday May 2, 2015 following a lengthy illness at home. She was born July 2, 1937 in Elyria .Barbara was a graduate of Elyria High School. She enjoyed painting , home crafts and traveling and Barbara was a member of Rainbow girls. Survivors include son Ronald (Diana) of Elyria , grandchildren Ronald Jr. and Jeffery , 3 great-grandchildren , sister Nancy (Robert) Kyle of Vermillion. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy, parents Charles and Mabel (nee Smith). Family will receive friends 4-7PM Tuesday May 5, 2015 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) of Elyria 440-322-4626 , where funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday May 6, 2015. Rev. Dr. Janet Long pastor of Washington Avenue Christian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery (Elyria). Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 11AM Wednesday May 6, 2015 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria Visitation: 4-7PM Tuesday May 5, 2015 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria