Louise E. (Franko) Barton

Naples, Fla - Mrs. Louise E. Barton (Franko), 76, passed away February 12, 2018.

She was born September 16, 1941, to the late Joseph (Farmer) and Julia Franko.

She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Louise graduated from Poland High School in 1959 and was a licensed beautician for many years. She loved to spend time with her family. Louise was an avid gardener and bridge player. She also enjoyed playing golf and mahjong, and knitting.

She was born in Youngstown and lived in Cleveland and Wheaton, Ill., until her retirement in 1996, after which she resided in Naples and spent summers in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Louise attended Saint Ann Catholic Church in Naples and Lady Queen of Americas Church in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Morgan Barton, Sam Clemente and Bob Badger; and sister-in-law Lillian Badger.

Louise is survived by her loving husband, Clyde; daughters Laura Weber (Rick) and Beth Lutkauskas (Greg); grandchildren Sarah Weber, Ben Weber, J.P. Lutkauskas, and Danny Lutkauskas; sister Eileen Clemente; cousin Janet Rannenberg; sister-in-law Mary Lou Barton; brothers-in-law Jim Barton (Beulah), Bob Barton (Sibylle) and Fred Barton (Rnet); as well as many nieces, nephews, and good friends.

She will be lovingly remembered by many for her skillful bridge playing and her love for her husband, children, and grandchildren.

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