Barbara graduated from high school in Huntington, IN in 1964.
She worked as a quality control inspector at Raytheon Technologies for more than ten years before retiring.
A woman with a vibrant spirit, Barbara loved to travel, enjoyed playing Mahjong with her ladies’ group, and was especially known for savoring a glass of wine on the patio — one of her favorite simple pleasures.
She is survived by her daughter, Dawn McLaughlin of Fort Wayne, IN; step-sons Todd and Tim Haner; siblings- Lynne (Tim) Alford, Dixie (Art) Puccetti, and Bob (Linda) Boxell. Barbara is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeffrey (Hailey) McLaughlin, Angela McLaughlin, both Fort Wayne, IN; and great grandchildren; Aniya, Aaliyah, Nevaeh, Lenore, Nola, and Asa.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Haner, September 16, 2004, and stepson, Terry Haner. Private burial will be held at Covington Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.
