Barbara F. Landreth

Barbara F. Landreth, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Dover on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fredrick and Gertrude (Palin) Donkin, Barbara was born at Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 1928.

She was a 1946 graduate of Lakeview High School at Chicago and began working as a secretary for a Chicago area insurance agency. On June 18, 1960, Barbara married Philip G. Landreth and together, the couple reared two children and shared in 47 years of marriage prior to Phil’s passing on January 14, 2008.

As a young couple, Barbara and Phil lived in the Chicago area prior to relocating to Cuyahoga Falls and in 1994, moved to the Tuscarawas Valley. While in Cuyahoga Falls, Barbara enjoyed her work as the President of the Women’s Club; however, family was always her first and foremost priority.

She enjoyed being a homemaker and caregiver to those she loved and as her children grew, she enjoyed being a part of the lives of her grandchildren. Other hobbies and interests included bird watching and finding and researching collectible items.

Additionally, Barbara and Phil shared in a great deal of time together as members of The First United Methodist Church at New Philadelphia and Kiwanis International, whose focus is on the needs and life improvement of children.

Survivors include two children, a son, Steven Landreth of the Youngstown area; a daughter, Laura L. (Craig) Williams of Dover; and three grandchildren, Cassandra (Robert) Bast, Scott Williams and David Williams.

In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Edwal Donkin.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 18, 2012, from 10 AM – 12:00 PM in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. Pastor Rich Van Arsdalen will lead a funeral celebrating Barbara’s life in the Dover funeral center on Saturday at Noon with burial to follow in the Dover Burial Park.

At the family’s request, donations may be made in Barbara’s name to the New Philadelphia Kiwanis Scholarship fund PO Box 103, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 or to the First United Methodist Church, 201 West High Ave. New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.