Fraley "Buddy" Bruce Barb

Fraley "Buddy" Barb, age 73, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was a man of faith who loved his family deeply and never met a stranger. Buddy attended Bowman Hills Church in Cleveland for many years and enjoyed the fellowship and friendships he found there.

Buddy had a passion for motorcycles and looked forward to riding to Sturgis each year. Riding was something he loved and continued doing for as long as he was able. He especially treasured time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and he truly enjoyed family gatherings. Known for his warm personality, Buddy loved sharing stories from his life and had a way of making everyone feel like a friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lou Barb and Fraley William Barb; brothers, Craig (Sharon) Barb and Gary (Deborah) Barb; sister, Fralett (John) Sunderland; stepdaughter, Crystal Coffman, also known as "Gypsy"; great nephew, Noah Riley Barb; and nephew, Craig (Rachel) Barb Jr.

Buddy is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly A. Barb; daughter, Jennifer (Corey) Barb-Smith; son, Christopher Barb; stepdaughter, Stephanie (Joseph) Pugh; granddaughters, Ashlyn Smith, Gianna Bernhardt, and Aleesia Barb; grandsons, Ethan Smith, Lucas Coffman, and Abel Pugh; step grandsons, Cory (Angie) Mifflin, London Coffman, Brandon Bailey, and Conner Wilson; nieces, Wendy (Kevin) Sciullo, Kristy (Wayne) Koenig, and Amanda (Jordan) Perry; nephew, Michael (Mary) Barb; great nieces, Emma Lou Sciullo, Zoe Marie Sciullo, Katera Rose Koenig, Finley Kaye Perry, and Lyra Paige Perry; and great nephews, Zander John Koenig, Jack Casey Barb, and Isaac Link Barb.

Buddy will be remembered for his strong faith, his love for motorcycles and adventure, and most of all for the love he had for his family and friends. His stories, laughter, and kind spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.