Barbara Lee Kemle was a Dola HS graduate
Barbara Lee Kemle, 83, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at her residence in Galion.
She was born on Nov. 25, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Robert and Frieda (Karnes) Burnworth. On Nov. 25, 1985, Barbara married George Kemle and he survives in Galion.
Barbara previously worked as a travel agent for North Electric. She was a 1955 graduate of Dola High School. She was a member of the AmVets.
Also surviving is her daughter, Jill Gonzales of Galion; and two brothers: Jay Burnworth of Dola and Wayne (Jean) Burnworth of Dunkirk.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Burnworth.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date. It was her wish to be cremated.
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