Barbara Hoff

Barbara A. Hoff, 90, passed away early Christmas morning after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease, at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born June 20, 1920 in Fredericktown, she is the daughter of the late Lula Shanabrook and Virgil Bull. Barbara formerly worked as the co-owner and operator of the Five Points Market in Ganges and retired from Super X Pharmacy. She was a 4-H advisor for 15 years and member of the Franklin United Methodist Church. A shining example of 'unconditional love', Barbara gave of her herself to everyone she met. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and this was the time she could show her truly giving spirit to others around her. Barbara enjoyed playing Bingo, watching horse races, cross stitching, Amish dolls and attending craft shows. She was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan.

She is survived by two daughters, Jan Bill Simpson of Ontario and Connie Robert E. Mortimer of Fairfield; grandchildren, Jody Keith, Suzette Miller, Stacy Volz, Heather Harris, Shannon Turk, Bobby McFarland, Bonnie McFarland and Korbi Daily; twenty-three great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel and Patty, both of Mount Vernon; sister-in-law, Lillian Hoff; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, John Hoff; lifetime partner, Harold Rondy; daughter, Barbara Jean Sorenson; brother, Dan; and sisters, Alice and Gladys.

Friends may visit from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St. A time of reflection will precede the graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at Mansfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made at the funeral home to the Barb Hoff Memorial Fund.