Barbara A. (Buerman) Bentler, age 87 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 22, 1938 to the late George and Mildred Buerman. A 1956 graduate of Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland, she later received her teaching certificate from the University of Dayton and became a school teacher.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her former spouse William Bentler, Jr.; brother Tom Buerman; and infant son Ignatius Joseph.

Barbara is survived by her children William "Bill" (Barb) Bentler III, Maribeth Bentler, Bob (Kate Riccardi) Bentler, and Becky (Steve) Wallace; grandchildren Melissa (Nate) Sutton, Colleen Bentler, Tiffany Bentler (Rob Wolfington), and Edward Bentler; and great-grandson Hewitt Sutton. Also survived by siblings George Buerman III, Gary (Debbie) Buerman, and Dot Masterson.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canton Christian Home or St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Canton.

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