Barbara Ann Brinkerhoff

Barbara Ann Brinkerhoff, 53, of Newcomerstown, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 19, 2008 in Coshocton Memorial Hospital.A daughter of Virginia Mae (Bartholow) Wills and the late Larry Edward Wills, Barbara was born December 4, 1955 at Dennison, Ohio.Barbara was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was employed by Tasty Apple at Newcomerstown. She is survived by her husband, Art Brinkerhoff, whom she married on May 10, 1990; a daughter, Rebecca (Mark) Pethtel of Dundee; a son, Matt Frame of Uhrichsville and his fiancé, Laura Chidester; the joy of her life, her grandchildren, Austin, Brianna and Brandon Pethtel, Justin Sizemore and Jessica Chidester; her mother, Virginia Wills of Florida, a sister,, Rhonda Rivera of Florida and a brother, Mark Wills of Florida.The family will receive guests on Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. In keeping with Barbaraâ??s wishes, cremation will take place following the calling hours.Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and view an online memorial by visiting the funeral home website.The family asks that contributions be made to a memorial fund payable to her daughter, Rebecca Pethtel.Linn-Hert-Geib330-343-5506www.geibfuneral.com