Barbara Faigin

Barbara passed away peacefully in her home, one month before her 79th birthday and 58th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her sister Deborah Moyer; her husband, Martin; her daughter, Jennifer Bayer (nee Faigin) and son-in-law Richard Bayer; her son, David Faigin and daughter-in-law Carol Ann Faigin (nee Caprini); and her four grandsons, Lukas, Micah, Westley, & Acer. She was preceded in death by parents Daniel Moyer and Dorothy Moyer, and sister Charlotte Panton.

Barbara was born in Wichita, Kansas. She was a generous friend and active in the community from an early age. She met her husband at Antioch College. Barbara graduated from George Washington University in 1969 in Economics. Upon graduation, she accepted a position as an economist with the U.S Department of Transportation. Most of her career was spent with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, where she received numerous awards for her contributions to the agency's mission. Barbara rose to become a highly respected manager in the agency, and played a significant role in developing critical safety policy.

Barbara took a break in her professional career for 10 years, focusing on raising her children, and supporting local causes in Maryland and D.C. She always made it a priority to create a home where all the children of the neighborhood were welcomed and supported. Barbara had terms as the PTA president at Woodlin Elementary School and as the president of Bethesda Jewish Congregation (BJC). She was a devoted member of BJC since its early days, and in recent years as an active member of Har Shalom in Durango, Colorado; where she and Marty spent summers with their family. Barbara was also a proud and active member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.

Barbara struggled with the symptoms of Parkinson's during the last 15 years of her life. She was an inspiration to all who knew her for her ability to maintain her cheerful nature despite her loss of physical abilities. She was involved in research at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, focused on early onset Parkinsons and serving on a patient research development panel. Barbara’s lifelong devotion to family and friends was unhindered by her illness.

Her memory will be an enduring blessing for everyone who experienced her love, thoughtfulness, and leadership.

A funeral service will be held at the Bethesda Jewish Congregation (6601 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD) on Thursday May 7, 2026 at 11:00am. There will be a remembrance luncheon immediately following the service where all are welcomed to attend.

Barbara’s wishes are that any gifts of remembrance be donations to organizations supporting Parkinson’s research, education and advocacy, such as the Michael J. Fox Foundation.