Barbara Holbrook 1948-2014
Barbara A. Holbrook, 66, died on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 at 3:44 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on April 26, 1948, in Kenton, Ohio, to Tom and Patricia (Risner) Holbrook and they preceded her in death. First married Dexter Rowe and he died in 1988. She later married Neil Duffman and he is also deceased.
She was a homemaker. She attended the Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are three sons: Jerry L. Rowe of Lima, Darin T.E. Rowe of Alger and Anthony W. Rowe of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren: Ashley Everage, Marianda Rowe, Sera Rowe, Richard Stoneburner and Nichole Stoneburner; three great grandchildren; a sister, Karen (Mike) Anderson of Fort Mahave, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: infant brother Carl Holbrook and Billy F. Holbrook.
Graveside service were Friday, Oct. 31, at McDonald-Fairview Cemetery, Kenton with Rev. Tex Rowe officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the benevolence of the family C/O Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, P.O. Box 41, Alger, Ohio 45812.
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger.
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