Barbara S. Howard, age 68 of North Canton, passed away suddenly following a brief illness. Born in North Lawrence, Ohio to the late Bernard and Toma (Ellis) Trompower. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Dale Trompower. She is survived by her husband; Ronald Howard. Children; Audra (Michael) Boone and Jack S. Barnes. Step-children; Rhonda Howard and Ronald Howard, Jr. Grandchildren; Dylan, Ronald III, Keyara, Trevor, Breonna, Brandon, Brandi, Jocelyn, Ellena and LaNaya. Brother; Nelson (Mary) Trompower and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Friday in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home 4817 Cleveland Ave. NW with Rev. Kevin Slyh officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Please sign the guest book.