Barbara Bean Broich

Barbara Broich (age 82) of Westfield Center, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, with her loving husband of 60 years, Larry by her side. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Gertrude Bean and sister Nancy (Bean) Abromowitz. She is survived by husband Larry, sons Todd (Robin) and Eric (Amy), grandchildren Hayley (Zack), Matthew (Holly) and Myranda (Connor), great grandchildren Penelope, Preston, and Haven, brother Ken (Mary) Bean, nephews and nieces Ken, Debbie, Andy and Amy.

Barb was born in Little Falls, NY. She grew up and graduated from high school in Owego, NY after which she attended Cornell University and received her teaching degree from Buffalo State University. Barb and Larry met in Junior High School and were married after graduating from college in 1965. They moved to Ohio where Barb started her 25 year teaching career, the majority of which was as a first-grade teacher at Westfield Elementary school. She was active in the local community and school district. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, collecting seashells walking on the beach in Naples, FL, collecting lake glass at Chautauqua Lake, NY, enjoyed being active outdoors traveling, hiking and biking, and passing her time with jigsaw puzzles and reading.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Darlene Murphy for her support and longtime friendship with Barb as well as the compassionate and personal care provided by the nurses and aids at Western Reserve Masonic Community Memory Care and Hospice of the Western Reserve.

A private family burial and celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Cloverleaf Education Foundation (7540 Buffman Road, Seville, OH 44273, Attn: Kacie Stephens) or Hospice of the Western Reserve (https://reserve-care.org) (5075 Windfall Road, Medina, OH 44256). Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com.