Barbara Ann “Barb” Richards, age 86 of Baltimore, died February 8, 2014, at the Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born on April 2, 1927. Barb was a lifelong resident of Baltimore, and graduated in 1945 from Liberty Union High School. She was a member of Baltimore United Methodist Church. Barb retired in 1985 from Western Electric. She was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandma.

She is survived by her daughter, Dee (Wiley) Stein of Columbus; son, David (Diane) Richards of Baltimore; grandchildren, Shawn (Scott), Scott, Dane (Danielle), and Dessi (Ryan); great grandchildren, Ian, Jesica (Donny), Emily (Jordan), and Kameron; and three great-great grandchildren, Grayson, Mason and Hayden. She also leaves behind many close friends.

Barb was preceded in death by her husband of 59 1/2 years, Denver; parents, C.L. Haynes and Dessie Haynes Kauffman; and brother, Eugene L. Haynes.

Caring Cremation(r) has taken place through the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home. A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Branson Hawkes, will take place at the Baltimore United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 16. Family and friends are invited to visit with the family from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the church. Interment will take place at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Barb’s name to the Baltimore United Methodist Church, 200 W Market St., Baltimore, OH 43105. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com