Barbara Ann Hollingsworth

Barbara (Hefner) Hollingsworth was born to Edith and Harvey Hefner in 1930 and was raised in Lima, Ohio with her sister Louise and brother Ron. She graduated from Lima’s Central High School in 1948 and attended Bowling Green University where she received a BA in Journalism.

While at Bowling Green, Barb met her future husband Jay Hollingsworth on a blind date. They were married on April 3, 1955 and settled in Euclid, Ohio. Their three children, Lisa Ann (1958-2021), Amy Lynn (1960) and Keith Alan (1962) were born there, and the family moved to Chesterland, Ohio soon after. Lisa was a teacher with the Willoughby, Ohio school district for many years. Amy (Robert) was a teacher, professor at the University of Pittsburgh, and School Librarian for 41 years. She and her husband have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren and have lived in Mars, PA for 30 years. Keith (Gretchen) is an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Lancaster, Ohio. He and his wife have one daughter (Emma Sue Purvis) and one son (Samuel Jay). They reside in Granville, Ohio. Barbara’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were the light of her life and she cherished them deeply.

Barbara worked for the Geauga Times Leader (Chester News) and the United Way, retiring to travel extensively with Jay. She was an avid seamstress and quilter, and creative in many other ways. Her 50+ year membership in Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland, Ohio brought her great joy, as did her friends at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village in Willoughby where she resided for the last 16 years.

Barb’s love, wit, intelligence, kindness, and fun will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10:30am until 11:30am at Christ Presbyterian Church located at 12419 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. Service will begin promptly at 11:30am at the Church. Burial will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to David Simpson Hospice House, Hospice of the Western Reserve.