Barbara Livingston

GALION - Barbara A. Livingston, age 83, of Galion, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Avita Galion Hospital.

Born on November 11, 1941, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Barb was the daughter of the late. Kenneth and Mildred (Sample) Mahard. On May 13, 1961, she married Thomas E. Livingston, in Mount Vernon. Together, they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on April 30, 2022.

Barb graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1959 and went on to attend the University of Akron.

She was actively engaged in the community and belonged to several organizations over the years including Galion Hospital Twig, Galion Schools PTO, Mothers Club and Garden Club. For a number of years, Barb was an active member of the Naomi Chapter of the Order of The Eastern Star and served as a grand officer of the Grand Chapter of The Ohio Order of The Eastern Star. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her children: Shawn Livingston; Tara Hanno along with her children Elias, Tenley, Montana and Taysom of Galion, Ohio; Missie and David Dickerson of Elkhart, Indiana; Jeff Livingston of Alexandria, Virginia. She is also survived by her grandsons, Michael Dickerson of Avon, Indiana and Matthew Dickerson, Mia Alvarez and great-granddaughter Gianna Dickerson of Elkhart, Indiana.

A woman of quiet strength and unwavering devotion to her family, Barb found happiness in the pages of a good book, in visits with her grandsons and in holiday gatherings- especially Christmas, which brought her loved ones together. She treasured the summers spent with Tom at their beloved family cottage on Klinger Lake in Sturgis, Michigan, always trying to capture photos of the perfect sunset.

A private graveside service will take place at Fairview Cemetery followed by a celebration of life at a future date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Galion Community Foundation. Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Barb Livingston, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.