Virginia Dare Barbe (nee Zalar), 89 years old, of Bristolville, Ohio, put on her wings the evening of Friday January 7, 2022 at home peacefully in her sleep. Born in West Virginia in 1932, raised in Huntsburg, Ohio, then settled much of her life in Bristolville, Ohio.
She was a home maker, known for her kindness, a great conversationalist and shared a tad bit of gossip from time to time. She was just an amazing lady. Her life was full and purpose. Virginia was also the neighborhood grandma. Tending to them all, Watching a yard full of young personalities was her joy in her later years. An avid bird watcher too. Always the fantastic and devoted mother, grandmother and very dear friend. Virginia baked cookies, made killer roasts and her favorite...cheese burgers! She was wonderful woman who was the rock, of her family and adopted family.
We all tried to spoil her over the years, but she would not hear of it, preferring to live with her own unique style. She enjoyed having her garage sales in the summer as well. She loved life and was such a joy in our lives. Virginia never asked for anything, yet was content. She was the heartbeat and pillar in so many ways enriching our lives.
She will truly be missed by all, but we feel so blessed that this amazing woman was in our lives and left her love, light and memories to fill our void as she put on those Heavenly wings to take flight and begin a new journey.
She leaves behind to mourn her loss: son Dana Barbe; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Barbe; three beloved black cats, Pork Chop, P.J. and Sunshine (a.k.a. Chubby); grandchildren, Brandy (Timothy) Mehalic, Brian Barbe, Jeff (Stacy) Barbe, Dale (Joy) Barbe Jr., Rhonda Barbe; Kimmy Olah; great-grandchildren, Jeff Jr. (aka JB), Justine (Travis) Head, Ricky (Maggie) Sisler; Corbin, Austin, Bailey Osburn, Tyler Hartz, Timothy Jr.; great-great-grandchildren, Leah, Olivia, Amelia, Anderson; and
her friends/adopted family Larry, Tonya, Suzette, Dominique, Elaina, Jayden, Otto, Scarlett, Greyson, Dominique, Lucas and Keiffer.
Virginia is preceded in death by: her husband, William Barbe; sons, Dale and David; her parents, Frank and Jenny (Longchur) Zalar; sisters, Helen & Mary; and brother, Tony.
Per Virginia’s wishes, no services are to be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made for medical care and expenses of her son, Dana Barbe, P.O. Box 174, Bristolville, OH 44402.
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