Barbara Diane Jako, 78, of Martins Ferry, passed Tuesday April 11, 2017 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born November 8, 1938, a daughter of the late Phillip Deaton and Mable (Summer) Deaton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband John Lewis Jako, son Paul Jako and seven brothers and sisters. Barbara is survived by sons, John, Tom, Donn, and Jerry, and daughters Eva (Sue) and Missy also two brothers and one sister. Friends will be received from 12 pm to 1 pm Friday April 14, 2017 at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, OH, followed by a graveside service and interment at Linwood Cemetery, Blaine, Ohio with Rev. James Hoff, officiating. Offer online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com