Barbara Hollingsworth
Barbara (nee Hefner) Hollingsworth was born to Edith and Harvey Hefner in 1930 and was raised in Lima, Ohio, with her sister, Louise, and brother, Ron.
She graduated from Lima’s Central High School in 1948 and attended Bowling Green University, where she received a B.A. in Journalism.
While at Bowling Green, Barb met her future husband, Jay Hollingsworth, on a blind date. They were married on April 3, 1955, and settled in Euclid, Ohio. Their three children, Lisa Ann (1958-2021), Amy Lynn (1960) and Keith Alan (1962) were born there, and the family moved to Chester Township soon after.
Lisa was a teacher with the Willoughby school district for many years. Amy (Robert) was a teacher, professor at the University of Pittsburgh and school librarian for 41 years. She and her husband have three daughters and five grandchildren and have lived in Mars, Pa., for 30 years. Keith (Gretchen) is an orthopedic surgeon in Lancaster, Ohio. He and his wife have one daughter, Emma Sue Purvis, and one son, Samuel Jay. They reside in Granville, Ohio.
Barbara’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life and she cherished them deeply.
Barbara worked for the Geauga Times Leader (Chester News) and United Way, retiring to travel extensively with Jay. She was an avid seamstress and quilter, and creative in many other ways. Her 50+ year membership in Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland brought her great joy, as did her friends at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, in Willoughby, where she resided for the last 16 years.
Barb’s love, wit, intelligence, kindness and fun will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Services were held at Christ Presbyterian Church.
Burial has taken place privately.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to David Simpson Hospice House, Hospice of the Western Reserve.
