Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Barbara Reese
FUNERAL HOME
Barbara Reese Obituary
LIMA -- Barbara A. Reese, 88, passed away at 1:08 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center.
Barbara was born on May 4, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Bernard A. and Gertrude Maxine (Sevitz) Truesdale. On December 1, 1955, she married Ronald A. Reese, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2008.
Barbara was very involved in church. She taught Sunday school, helped with the Last Supper Drama, church Bazaar, and Faith Circle. She gave her time and volunteered, mending dog beds for the Humane Society. Barbara also loved knitting and crocheting, and was an avid reader. Most importantly, Barbara loved spending time with family.
She is survived by her children: Richard (Cheryl) Reese, Ronald (Mary) Reese II, and Arletta Rosalie (Dan) Bradford; grandchildren: Kristi (Dr. Nathaniel) Hamm, Michael Reese, Samuel (Melissa Cordova) Reese, Jackson Reese, Joshua Reese, Nickolas (Taylor) Bradford, and Kaeley Bradford; and three great-grandchildren, William, Gabriel, and Emelia Hamm.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Pastor Jim Nathan will officiate. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Lima.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or Cridersville United Methodist Church.
Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Reese
3 Entries
American Heart Association
November 20, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Sharon (Shrider) Huffman
November 19, 2025
So sorry to hear about Barb. We graduated together and have kept in touch over the years. Our birthdays were a day apart and we always exchanged cards. I did talk with her not too long ago. My condolences to her family. Sharon (Shrider) Huffman.
Larry & Dolores
November 19, 2025
We were very sorry to hear of her passing. She set a great example, and the world needs more people like Barbara. Sincerer condolences and wishes for Richard, Cheryl, and the whole family. Larry & Dolores R.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Barbara Reese's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Barbara Reese
Nov
22
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Reese's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
