Barbara B Arnold

May 1, 1930 - May 18, 2014

ARNOLD, Barbara Bickel ~ Died peacefully shortly after her 84th birthday on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the Quaker Heights Care Community in Waynesville, Ohio. Predeceased by beloved husband Harvey Arnold. Loving mother of Diane Rodriguez (Michael), Douglas Arnold (Catherine), Linda Arnold, and Karen Tomko (Leonard). Loving grandmother of Lauren, Matthew, and Daniel Rodriguez; Evan and Lindsey Tomko; and Halle and Braden Arnold. Dear sister of Mary Alice (Molly) Patterson. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law Patricia Bickel and Beryl Arnold and brothers-in-law Vernon Arnold and Jim Patterson. Predeceased by her parents Edgar and Etta Bickel and brother David. Barbara was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1952 from Thiel College in Greenville, PA. After working for Educational Testing Services in Princeton, NJ, Barbara dedicated many years to raising her family, settling in Michigan. She spent her retirement years in North Carolina and Ohio. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, knitting, gardening, wildlife, and visiting with close friends and family. For many years, Barbara tended an impressive organic garden, sharing her produce with family and neighbors. She was also an avid bird watcher, enjoying the many backyard birds that visited her feeders. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the American Bird Conservancy (http://www.abcbirds.org) are appreciated by the family. Services in care of Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, Waynesville. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.