Barbara Newman Obituary

Barbara June Newman of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on July 2, 2025, at the Homestead (Logan Acres).

Barbara was born June 15, 1927, in Belle Center, Ohio, to Eddy and Veva Carr (Carnes). She graduated from Belle Center High School in 1945. She married Charles Newman Jr., the love of her life, on December 31, 1947. They shared nearly 62 years of marriage until his passing in 2009.

In her early life, Barbara was a dedicated homemaker, mother, and wife. She had a passion for baking and candy making—her Christmas cookies and candies were cherished gifts, and her frosted sugar cookies are legendary within the Newman family. When her children began school, Barbara embarked on a second career, working for over 25 years at the Belle Center Department Store and the Belle Center Pharmacy. Barbara was a lifetime member of the Belle Center Methodist Church and an active member of Eastern Star and the King's Daughters for many years.

Barbara is survived by daughter: Diana Henry of Bellefontaine; sons: David Newman (Bonnie) of East Aurora, NY, and Duane Newman of London, OH; grandchildren: Erin Newman (Justin) of East Aurora, NY, Megan Stackman (Kevin) of East Aurora, NY, Sarah Todd (Sean) of Newburyport, MA, Kelly Ferraro (CJ) of West Mifflin, PA, Emily Jurich (Adam) of Bellefontaine, Blake Newman of Beavercreek, Blair Newman of Austin, TX; Sister-in-law: Sheryl Newman of Belle Center; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Charles Newman Jr.; children-in-law: Lois Newman and Sam Henry; siblings: Maxine Smith and Virginia Pearson; brothers-in-law: Bob Newman, Tom Newman, Johnny Newman, Ralph Millisor, Ronald Roebuck, Raymond Smith, and Eugene Pearson; sisters-in-law: Vivian Millisor, Ruth Plikerd, and Garnett Roebuck

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pastor Kevin Smith will officiate the funeral on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 11am at the EICHHOLTZ & DARING Funeral Home and Cremation Center, BELLE CENTER. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 7, from 4-6pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Belle Center Cornerstone Church, 202 E. Main St. Belle Center, OH 43310.

EICHHOLTZ & DARING Funeral Home & Cremation Center, BELLE CENTER, is honored to serve the Newman family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com