Barbara D. Abanto (nee Scott) was cherished wife of Julio Abanto, devoted mother of Nelson (Cindy) Abanto and Suzanne (Jack) Ensminger and proud and loving grandmother of Mandy, Bryan, Mike, Emma, Damon, Samuel, Anthony, Elly and Erica. She will be loved and missed by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Monday, October 6, 2003. Age 77 years. Funeral service Saturday, 10 AM, at Westwood United Methodist Church 3480 Epworth Avenue. Visitation Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City. If desired, memorials may be made to Foster Child Enrichment Council, PO Box 18283, Cincinnati, OH, 45218.