Barbara Ann Bowell

Bowell, Barbara Ann (DeHart), age 76, of Dayton, formerly of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home. Barbara was born in DuBois, PA and spent her early childhood in Reynoldsville, PA before moving to the Dayton area.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Richard & Florence DeHart; brother: Thomas DeHart and daughter: Brenda Sanders. She is survived by her husband: Robert Bowell; daughters: Mindy Meltzer & Shelley (Peter) Hinrichsen; son: Rob Boell; son-in-law: John Sanders, Sr.; grandchildren: John Sanders Jr., Ryan (Stephanie) Etienne, Ashley Sanders, Abbey Sanders, Brent Williams, Brittany (Jason) Adams, Jorden Hinrichsen, Michael Hinrichsen, Hannah Hinrichsen & Lauren Meltzer; three great grandchildren: Griffin Sanders, Emily Adams & Riley Adams; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends (special life long friends: Jerry & Naomi Williams.

Barbara was a very kind, sweet soul who had a great sense of fun! Those who knew her, loved her.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home – South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Interment will follow the service at Calvary Cemetery in Kettering. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in memory of Barbara.