Barbara Apke Obituary
Barbara Lynn Apke, 70 of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on March 4, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Barbara was born April 26, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Joe Allan and Joan Barbara Apke. She was also preceded in death by her brother Joel Dwayne Apke.
She is survived by a brother, Matthew Apke and wife Rhonda; a sister, Susan Apke; a nephew Joshua Apke and wife Krystal; a niece Brianna Marshall and husband Schuyler; three great-nephews and many cousins.
Barbara acquired her Secretarial Degree from Cape Fear Technical Community College, Wilmington, North Carolina.
She loved working in her church and spending time with friends and family.
A private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the personnel at Trustbridge Hospice for the care given to Barbara during her time at their facility.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Trustbridge Hospice, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 or your favorite charity.
Professional arrangements are entrusted to:
Gary Panoch Funeral Home
6140 N. Federal HighwayBoca Raton, FL 33487
561-997-8580
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6140 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33487
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