Barbara A. Rysavy, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois on February 2, 1938 to the late Lloyd and Anne (Kunz) Hobart. Preceded in death by her husband, George, daughter, Kathryn Rysavy, and brother, James Hobart. Survived by children, Susan (Dave) Ritzenthaler, George III (Melody) Rysavy and Karen (Tim) DeVore; grandchildren, Aryn, Sarah and Marcus; Beth (Josh), Megan (Brandon) and Katie; Tom (Jessie), Steve (Ashley) and Michelle (Nick); T.J. (Mackenzie), Austin (Haylee), Kari and Eric (Sophie); great-grandchildren, Gracie, Meridah, and Finnley; Roman and Josephine; Sophia; Charlotte; Myles; Hudson; sister, Mary Devore and numerous nieces and nephews.

Barb grew up in Cicero and often shared fond memories from her school days at Holy Mount and Nazareth Academy. She was strong in her Catholic faith; Barb loved going to Mass and prayed many rosaries and novenas in her lifetime. She married George at the age of 18 and enjoyed 54 wonderful years of marriage. Barb moved to Columbus after George was transferred with Western Electric in 1959 and lovingly embraced her life as a wife, mother and grandmother. After 33 years of service at Sears and then Discover Card, Barb was blessed with many wonderful years of retirement. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Throughout her life, Barb enjoyed traveling the world, sewing, painting, baking, cooking and playing Bridge. She was a “social butterfly” and never met a stranger. Barb was active in P.E.O. and the Altar Rosary Society. She volunteered for CAPA and Mount Carmel East Hospital for many years. She was a founding and active member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Then later a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Friends may visit Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 4-7 PM (Rosary at 6:30 PM) at EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH. Funeral Mass, Wednesday July 8, 2026 at 11 AM at HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4383 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH. Rev. Fr. Veevin Richard Pitchaisavary, celebrant. Interment at ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY, 6440 S. High St., Lockbourne, OH.

No flowers please, per Barb’s request. The family welcomes memorial gifts to The Church and Community Fund, managed by The Catholic Foundation (www.catholic-foundation.org).