Barbara Joan Pasella,

Barbara Joan Pasella, 57, of Charlevoix, previously of Onaway, died suddenly Sunday, April 3, 2016.

The daughter of Charlie and Gladys (Miller) Brown, Barb was born in Detroit December 17, 1958.

Barb is survived by her two sons, Matt (Charlotte) of St. Clair Shores and Jeremy (Rebecca) of Onaway; and her grandchildren, J.T., Samantha, Savannah, Dominic and Gwen. She also leaves her sister, Karen Clements of Warren; brothers, Jim (Rose) Brown of Shelby Township and Bill (Holly) Brown of Deerfield Beach, Florida; and her former husband, Matt Pasella.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Chagnon Funeral Home Sunday, April 10, 2016 from noon until 4 p.m., 20742 State St., Onaway, with prayers said at 4 p.m.

There are rooms available at the Black Lake Conference center.  989-733-6311.

Cremation arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy, please consider a donation in memory of Barb to her family.  Condolences may be shared with Barb’s family at www.chagnonfh.com.