Barbara Pickering

1953 - 2025

Barbara Pickering

Sep 21, 1953 - Nov 7, 2025

New London

Barbara Louisa Pickering, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished Grammy, passed away peacefully Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 72. She was surrounded by her family at her home in New London.

Born September 21, 1953, in Sandusky, to Virginia and Howard Mahl, Barb grew up in a loving home that instilled in her a strong sense of family and community. She carried these values throughout her entire life.

Once upon a time, in 1974, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Joel Pickering. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and friendship, raising their three boys, Vernon, Philip and Brian. Her home was always open to all, the center of every family gathering, and the place where countless cherished memories were made.

Barb took immense pride in her role as a Grammy to her seven grandchildren. She adored spending time with them, whether it was watching them play sports, show cattle, or playing cards and board games. Each year, at their request, she would make birthday cakes with the theme they wanted, no matter how difficult the design. Her legacy of kindness, patience, and unconditional love will live on throughout them.

Barb had a passion for sewing, volunteering, spending time with friends and traveling. She was a dedicated member of New London Community Club, where she served as treasurer. For many years, she was also a member of Farm Bureau, as well as a member of New London Garden Club. In her years of volunteer work, she made many life-long friends and memories. Her gentle spirit and warm smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Joel Pickering; their children, Vernon (Rachel) Pickering, grandchildren, Adelle, Kalynne, Mallory, Claire; Philip (Stephanie Lynn) Pickering, grandchildren, Peyton and Beau; Brian (Kaylin) Pickering, grandchild, Maverick.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Virginia (Pflieger) and Howard Mahl and sister, Annie Miller.

A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be Saturday, December 6, 2025, a memorial visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. and her Celebration of Life will begin at 11 a.m. Services will be New London Alliance Church, 4625 OH-162, New London, OH, 44851.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to American Cancer Society or SouthernCare Hospice.

Online condolences may be shared with family by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.