Obituary of Barbara Ann Haren Twitchell

Barbara Ann Haren Twitchell, 91, of Avon, Ohio, passed away May 24, 2020, in Florida. She was the wife of the late Lee G. Twitchell, who preceded her in death March 6, 2009.

Barbara was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ray W. Haren and Ethel Dill Haren. She was the niece of the late Helen D. Schwarz, the sister of the late Jack H. Haren and the stepdaughter of the late Elsie D. Haren. Prior to her retirement she was a longtime secretary at Hillard Elementary School in Westlake, Ohio. After she retired, she volunteered arranging flowers at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland and helping cancer patients and their families at The Gathering Place in Westlake, Ohio. An avid reader, she also helped at library book sales.

Barbara is survived by her son, Thomas D. Twitchell of Gainesville, Florida, and her daughters, Anne E. Uber (Richard) of Leesburg, Florida, and Karen L. Hull (Matthew) of Clifton, Virginia. She also is survived by three grandchildren (Lee Uber, Laura Uber Barbato and Ross Uber), two great-grandchildren (Sophie and Oliver) and nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Barbara and her husband Lee will be interred together at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, Ohio, at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gathering Place (https://touchedbycancer.org/) or to The Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/). Arrangements entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1511 Buenos Aires Blvd., The Villages, FL 32159. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com.