Barbara A Schlosser

Her generosity, helpfulness, care, concern, prayers, and compassion for others will be missed, but not forgotten. Barbara was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 20, 1949 to Robert A Schlosser and Lucille R (Zipfel) Schlosser Hiler. She was number 13 of 15 children and a fabulous Aunt to over forty nieces and nephews. Each one has special memories and stories of her love, generosity and wit. She is survived by sisters and brothers; Mary Reed of Galion, Ohio, Tom Schlosser of Defiance, Ohio, Sue Niemann (Grant) of Lancaster, Ohio, and Ron Hiler (Tina) of Defiance, Ohio. Sisters-in-law Mary Kay Batt, Defiance, Ohio, Carol Schlosser of St. Marys, Ohio, Evelyn Schlosser, Clear Lake, Indiana, and Alicia Schlosser, Arlington, Washington.

Barbara lived most of her life in Defiance, Ohio where she worked as a Nurse’s Aide for 38 years. She was passionate about her work and tried to make the resident’s life better in little ways. She loved calling BINGO for the resident’s and made sure they won what they needed from her personal stash of AVON products she procured as an AVON Lady. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary 3360 in Defiance. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Ohio. Barb always pitched in with fund raising efforts wherever they could be found. In case you didn’t know it, Defiance declared, by Proclamation, a Barbara Schlosser Day.

Barbara moved to Lancaster, Ohio in 2008 to live with her niece, Tracey Lifer and then with her sister, Sue. Barb enjoyed Olivedale Senior Center and the many friends she made. She wasn’t shy and did her best to make everyone feel welcome. Barbara was passionate about holidays and family get togethers. She loved being in charge. She would organize and plan and had a great time doing it. Her presence will be greatly missed.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Robert “Bobby”, Donald “Tyke”, and Vincent “Seed” Batt, Richard “Dick”, John, Eugene “Louie”, and Michael Schlosser. Sisters Joan Strable, Margaret “Peg” Knape, and Linda Emerling.

A Funeral Mass and Christian burial will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 10AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Defiance, Ohio. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Guidelines regarding Covid-19 will be observed at the services.

Donations can be made to Olivedale Senior Center, 253 Boving Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130