Barbara A. Rochford
Barbara Ann Rochford of Berea, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Seidman Cancer Center while surrounded by love and care from family and friends.
Barb was born December 28, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio and resided with her family in Berea. Barb will be missed by so many with special considerations to her husband Patrick Rochford and her sons with their families Chris and Bronwyn (Garner) Rochford and Kevin, April (Campbell) and Ayrianna Rochford. The oldest of four siblings Barb will be missed by her brothers David (Amy) and Joe and sister Patty. Barb was a loving family member to many including several nieces and nephews. She has been reunited in heaven with her parents Jack Scullin and Vivian Ball.
Barb filled sixty years of life on this earth with more love, smiles, laughs and goodwill than many might be able to in sixty lifetimes. Barb’s hobbies included gardening, reading and congregating with her book club, driving along the lakeside in her red mustang convertible, serving the community and most of all she loved bringing people together through family game nights, holiday celebrations, vacations and any other way she could.
Barb truly shined when she was serving others. Barb was a highly involved member of the congregation of the United Methodist Church of Berea where she taught Sunday school, participated in youth work missions with her sons and husband, sang in the NEWSingers choir, and served as a Stephen Minister Leader. Before passing, Barb worked as the volunteer coordinator for Southwest General Hospice and was the We Honor Veterans program coordinator. Through its operation Barb was heavily involved in serving through Southwest General’s home health care and free clinic.
Barb graduated from Berea High School in 1977 and went on to study education at Baldwin-Wallace College where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s of science degree in education in 1981. While at Baldwin-Wallace, Barb was an active member of the Phi Mu sorority and a member of the Kappa Omega chapter of Kappa Delta Pi honor society in education.
A celebration of Barb’s life will be held in the sanctuary at The United Methodist Church of Berea on Sunday September 22, 2019 at 3:00PM in the afternoon. The church is located at 170 Seminary street in Berea Ohio 44017. Pastor Nathan Howe will be leading the service and there will be time to congregate with family and friends following the service. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the leukemia and lymphoma society at donate.lls.org or Luekemia and Lymphoma Society, 6111 Oak Tree Blvd., Ste. 130, Independence, Ohio 44131
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I am so sorry to here of this loss of a truly lovely lady.
Deepest Sympathies to her entire family ????l.
Our world is dimmer because God called Barb home. She was a light to all. She was unflappable. She was kind, not just polite or nice, but kind. It came from the depths of her being, so it’s sincerity was never a question.
She lived as a Christian example. I wanted what she had.- the peace of Christ. After we had known each other, for a while, she admitted she had been afraid of me at first meeting. I had no idea I came off that way. I apologized , but her insightful observation never left me. From then on, I paid much more attention to my demeanor. I was changed for the better by her presence in my life, a present from God. So heaven is brighter now.
May Jesus send you all the peace that only He can give.
Sending strength from hospice. The staff on duty was not able to make the service of celebration.
I consider it a privilege to have known Barb and worked with her. She truly lived her Christian faith
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Barb we hung around quite a bit together. Band, football games, dances, and listening to music and dancing in each others basements. I think if those days often.
After we were married and had kids our children we would have playdates with the the boys and my Danielle and Matthew. I am so sorry I did not keep up with her she was such a wonderful person.
May God hold you all in the palm of his hand during this time. I am sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way.
I am so sorry for your families loss. I was a hospice volunteer and had the pleasure of knowing Barb for three years. She was so kind, loving and sweet. Special people like Barb do not come into your life every day. God bless you all.
I am having difficulty realizing that Barb is gone. As another person said, she did not remember a time when Barb did not have a smile on her face. I always thought that was so remarkable. I so miss your smile, outstanding sense of humor, enthusiasm, and servant-like helpfulness, Barb! May you carry your joyous personality with you to an unending joy with our Lord.
My condolences to Barb’s family and dear friends. I was Barb’s classmate in the Berea High class of ’77. I don’t ever remember her without a smile on her face. May you hold memories dear and tell her stories.
Deepest condolences on your loss. Barb and I were classmates at BHS and in Choir, Band & Meistersingers together. She was always so very sweet, kind and thoughtful. May she rest in God’s Loving Care. Praying for the family during this difficult time.
I grew up with Barb on Leslie Dr in Brook Park. She was always the nicest person. My deepest sympathies to her entire family.
I didn’t know Barb well but the few times I met her I could tell she was a very special person. My condolences to the entire family. I can only imagine how much she’ll be missed but gladdened such a beautiful person is at peace in Heaven now.
Barb, I miss you so much already. You were truly a lovely person inside and out. It’s been one of the best experiences of my life to have been your friend for 53 years and I will always treasure my memories of you. My love and deepest sympathies to your family.
Dear family.So very sorry for your great loss. My dear cousins may be miles away but are always in my heart. May God grant you strength during this time of grief.
So very sad to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers to all of Barb’s family.
We will miss you greatly! We are blessed to have you in our family! Barb truly a lovely soul! Love, Dianne &Al& Jon & Karey