Barbara Forstrom

Barbara Forstrom, age 94, of Park Village, Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior late Wednesday, July 30, 2025, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Dennison, Ohio on January 6, 1931, Barbara was a daughter of the late William Denver and Lela Czatt Wise.

She was a 1948 graduate of the former Dennison High School and on June 8, 1951, married the love of her life, James E. Forstrom. Together, the couple celebrated 70 years of marriage prior to his passing in January of 2022.

Barbara worked for a period of time as a press operator for Dover Molded Plastics. She loved being surrounded by her family, listening to Christian music, playing bingo with her friends at Park Village, watching sports on television, and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Barbara had the ability to bring joy to anyone she was with and always enjoyed life’s simple gifts. She was a longtime member of Roxford Church, where she served as the Choir Director and song leader.

Barbara is survived by her children Lynn Ann (Mark) Keener of Dover; her son, Michael J. (Cindy) Forstrom of Cincinnati; three grandchildren, David (Cindy) Keener of Dover, Eric (Rachel) Keener of Dublin and Kara (Jeremy) Rodgers of New Philadelphia, and seven great -grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was preceded in death by an infant son, David Forstrom; and a brother, Robert Wise.

The family will greet guests on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia where Pastor Ron Heasley and Brother Jim Manbeck will lead a service celebrating her life in the funeral home’s chapel at 2 PM. Burial alongside her husband, will follow in the Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia.

Barbara’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire care team and staff of Park Village Dover. Your attention, care, and friendship to Barbara was greatly appreciated.

Memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be directed to Roxford Church, 771 Roxford Church Road SE, Dennison, Ohio 44621 or to Ohio’s Hospice Foundation, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.