Barbara Ann Symons, 71, passed away October 20, 2018 at her home in Lakewood. Mrs. Symons was born in Jersey City, moved to North Arlington as a child and lived there until 1995, then moved to Woodstock, GA, Ocala, FL and Jacksonville, FL, before finally settling in Lakewood, NJ. Barbara is a graduate of North Arlington High School. She was primarily a homemaker; volunteered through the PTA; was an accomplished bowler who once competed in a pro-am tournament; enjoyed collecting photos and scrapbooking; was an avid traveler to Atlantic City, on cruises and Disney World; and was a member of the National Mah Jongg League. She was also a devoted dog lover – in particular to Holly, Lady, Morgan and Scooter. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister-in-law and will be greatly missed by all.
Mrs. Symons is predeceased by her husband, Ron; parents, Harold and Jean Ludwinski; sister, Hilarie Ludwinski; and sister-in-law, Helen Symons.
Barbara is survived by her children, Michael Symons and his wife, Lisa, Greg Symons and his wife, Cassie, and Kathryn Symons; grandchildren Lauren Weideman and Audrey, Connor, Kevin and Abigail Symons; brother-in-law Walter Symons; and sister-in-law Margaret “Peg” Kovac and her husband, Harold.
Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m. at the D’Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Barbara’s memory to the Lupus Foundation of America.
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