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POLAND - Carole A. Barbato, Ph.D., 64, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, April 30, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Carole was born May 13, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Fedora Napolitano Teminsky.

She was a 1967 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Carole went on to further her education at ��ɫ�� and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in English in 1971, a Master’s degree in Organizational Communications in 1975, and a Ph.D. in Small Group Communications in 1994.

For the past 40 years, Carole had been teaching and researching in Communication Studies at the ��ɫ�� East Liverpool campus as well as the Kent campus. She loved teaching and motivating her students. Her greatest professional accomplishment came on Oct. 19, 2012, with the opening of the ��ɫ�� May 4th Visitor’s Center.

Carole was a member of Holy Family Parish in Poland and Delta Kappa Gamma Mu Chapter.

Carole is survived by her husband of 41 years, Patrick Barbato, whom she married Sept. 9, 1972; daughter, Alissa (Mark) Kasmer of Hilliard; and grandson, Dylan.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the new Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St. in Boardman. Interment will be at Lake Park Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received Saturday from 2 to 3:45 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial gifts take the form of contributions in Carole’s name to ��ɫ�� Foundation, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242.

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“It was a shock to hear Carole had passed. It was great to hear she got to enjoy retirement and share time with her beloved family. They were a true joy and love of her life. Her joy, determination and inspiring demeanor will be missed.”

» Frances Anne Freitas on May 12, 2014

“Pat and Alissa, Sorry I could not make it for services. My prayers to you; lots of fun memories of Carol and the family.”

» Caroll Gradishar on May 8, 2014

“Patrick and Alissa: We are so grateful that Carole was part of our lives. Her beauty and love for all was so radiant and infectious. She was such a good friend, even though we saw her only once a year at the May 4 Commemorations. She never forgot our names and when we attended/graduated ��ɫ��. Our last memory of Carole is from Sunday 5-5-13 when we all went out to lunch in downtown Kent after the presentation. What a wonderful time we all had talking and laughing. We were not able to attend the Commemoration this year, and was not notified by anyone from ��ɫ��. We didn't find out until this morning when we obtained the 5-2-14 Daily ��ɫ��r. Wish we could have been with you on 5-3-14. We will keep your family in our hearts and prayers. Faith & Bob Barnett”

» Faith & Bob Barnett on May 6, 2014

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“I have great memories of lunching and laughing with Carole. What a fun person to be around! Sincere condolences to all friends and family.”

» Phil B. Soencksen on May 2, 2014

“Carole, you will be missed. The world lost a wonderful person. Pat and Alissa you are in my Prayers.”

» Dean R. Kahler on May 2, 2014