James Barbara

James Barbara

Cincinnati - James M. Barbara, 98, passed away on February 22, 2021 at his home in Cincinnati, OH, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the son of the late Michael George and Rose nee: Kreimer Barbara. His older brothers Robert and David Barbara also predeceased him. Jim was the Owner/Operator of the Benjamin Hey Co. in Cincinnati. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Music was Jim's life. He played the clarinet and the saxophone. Jim founded the 1940's band, Knights of Rhythm and played in the New Horizons Band. Jim is survived by his wife Helen A. (Schork) Barbara, his sons Dr. Tom (Ann Stinson) Barbara and Tim (Carol) Barbara, his daughters Kristina (Ray) Barbara- Huguley, Reverend Theresa (Robert) Slusher , Tammy Barbara, and Tricia (Kenny) Grau, his grandchildren, Danny Routzon, Emily Routzon, Christopher Hamberg, Michael Hamberg, Brett Barbara, Bridget Barbara, Benjamin Barbara, Will Grau, James Grau and Nina Grau and a great-grandson, Ryan Routzon. Jim is also survived by his step-children; Robert (Joann) Bollmann, Mary Bollmann, Virginia (Keith) Hubbard, Theresa (Bill) Dumford and the late Joseph Bollmann, 16 step-grandchildren and 29 step great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Private for the family only at St. Rose Catholic Church in Cincinnati, OH. Burial will take place in St. Stephen Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Xavier High School 600 North Bend Road Cincinnati, OH 45224, St. Rose Catholic Church 2501 Riverside Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202, or the New Horizon Band. Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell serving the family. Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com.