Barbara Ann Colpetzer of Willoughby, OH has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved her.
What you read below is one part of a life lived with quiet purpose.
Barbara spent her working life as ['Administrative Assistant with CT Consultants'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
A name is a small thing to hold a whole life.
Funeral Mass for Barbara Ann (nee Voytko) Colpetzer, 84, of Willoughby will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Barbara passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at U.H. Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.
Born Feb. 4, 1942 in Painesville, Barbara was a lifelong Willoughby resident.
Barbara was a proud graduate of Harvey High School in Painesville and went on to build a dedicated career as an Administrative Assistant with CT Consultants. She will be deeply remembered for her kindness, generosity, and loving nature. Barbara had a way of making others feel at ease, often brightening the room with her sweet smile and gentle giggle. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her husband, family, and friends. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, golfing, and shopping-simple pleasures that reflected her warm and vibrant spirit.
She was the beloved wife of Thomas R. Colpetzer; loving stepmother of Susie Goehring and Mike (Kristin) Colpetzer; cherished grandmother of Lila Goehring, Scott (Teagan) Hilgendorf, Marisa Colpetzer, Emily (Mike) Fales and Ian (Cassandra) Colpetzer; great-grandmother of Lainey, Sterling and Brooklyn; sister of Frank (Carolyn) Voytko and Elizabeth (Kenny) Gillespie; aunt of Michele (Andrew) Balius, Jennifer (Todd) Hoggatt, Jeff (Jane) Voytko and Scott (Corrie) Voytko; great-aunt of Lauren, Brittney, Sadie, Addison, Julia, Jillian, Kenny, Brett, Brandon, Kyle, Emmette and Everette; and great-great aunt of Serenity, Sabrina, Hazel and Brielle.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, John and Julia (nee Barbus) Voytko.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial to follow Mass at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's name may be made to Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, 6085 Parkland Blvd. Suite 175, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124 or Lake Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Blvd, Bldg E, Mentor, Ohio 44060.
To leave condolences for the family, visit www.MCVfunerahomes.com.
