Barbara L. Mann

BARBARA L. MANN, age 71, of New Paris, OH, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Van Crest of Eaton. Born on May 3, 1943 in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of the late Ed & Fannie (Mullins) Statzer. Barbara was a graduate from Indiana University. She had worked at Richmond State Hospital and as a substitute teacher for Richmond Community Schools. She also was a volunteer at Reid Hospital for several years and was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Richmond. Barbara enjoyed writing, reading, sewing and crafts.

Survived by her husband of 28 years, Robert E. Mann; sons, Scott (Emily) Gibson, Mark (Mary) Gibson, all of Richmond, IN, Chad Gibson, Michigan City, IN; daughter: Lisa (Virgil) Creech, Richmond, IN; step children: Rodney (Malia) Mann, Shelbyville, IN, Phil (Bonnie) Mann, Lewisburg, OH, Laura Sutphin, Richmond, IN and Sharon Mann, Cincinnati, OH; special grandchildren, Aaron, Micah and Josie; grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister: Marilyn (Rick) Brumbaugh, Richmond, IN.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, OH followed by funeral service at 3:00 p.m. with Rodney Dunn officiating. Inurnment will be held in Spring Lawn Cemetery in New Paris.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 300 East Main Street, New Paris, OH 45347. Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.barnesfuneralhome.com