Barbara J. Watzek, 91, of West Jefferson, passed away on February 10, 2019 at Arbors West. She was born on December 4, 1927 in Columbus, OH, a daughter to the late Charles and Kathleen (Herron) Merz. Barbara graduated from Saint Joseph Academy and attended Saint Mary Springs College. She was employed with Columbus City Schools as a Bus Driver for 27 years and Citrus Springs City Schools for 10 years. Barbara is survived by her loving children, Robert (Cathy) Watzek, Deborah (Sonny) Manning and Sharon (Richard) Wilkinson and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Clement A. Watzek Jr. and two sons, Thomas and Lawrence Watzek. Catholic Mass service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Saint Joan Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Rd. S., Powell, OH 43065, with Father James Black officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.