Barbara Anne Warby

Barbara Anne Warby obituary

Barbara Anne Warby

Barbara Warby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home-Westwood on Dec. 9, 2025.
Barbara Anne Warby (nee Paonessa)- Beloved wife of the late Kenneth "Ken" Warby. Loving mother of Michael Holmes (Claudia Brandao-Holmes), James Holmes, and William Holmes. Devoted grandma of Codie Holmes, Hunter Holmes, Sophia Holmes, Jackson Holmes, Mason Holmes, Ethan Brandao-Holmes, Zen Brandao-Holmes, and Ziva Brandao-Holmes. Dear sister of Peg (Jim) Fustino, Donna (late Mick) Gunyon, Michael (Christine) Paonessa, and the late Mary (liv. David) Yarbrough and the late Bobby Paonessa. Passed away December 2, 2025 at the age of 75. (In her 76th year)

There are no words to describe how deeply she will be missed. Mom was the heart of our family-her love was boundless, her laughter unforgettable, and her presence irreplaceable. She found her greatest joy in being surrounded by those she loved, whether gathered around the dinner table, in her kitchen or on her traveling adventures. Known affectionately as the "Gadget Queen," she had a clever tool or device for every occasion-always ready with a solution, a smile, and a story. Her curiosity, warmth, and ingenuity touched everyone lucky enough to know her.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tunnels to Towers, https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/#!/donation/checkout or Hospice of Cincinnati, https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/donate/

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home-Westwood

3155 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

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