Barbara A. Neighbor

Barbara A. Neighbor 86, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 10:53 P.M. Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on January 5, 1938 in LaPorte County, Indiana, the daughter of Joe G. and Irene (Cites) Leek. On July 11, 1964 in Valparaiso, Indiana, she married Robert B. Neighbor. He preceded her in death on August 20, 1995.

Barbara had worked as a dental hygienist, Avon Sales Representative, Federal Mogul and Wal-Mart. She had been a volunteer for the Fulton County Historical Society and member of the Purdue University Extension Busy Belles. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, coloring and cooking.

Survivors include her children, Pamela (Raymond) Saltsman, Rensselaer, Indiana, Alan (Tina) Neighbor, Kingman, Arizona, Douglas Neighbor, Rochester, Indiana, five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, siblings, David (Jodi) Leek, Veedersburg, Indiana, Tom (Barb) Leek, Largo,Florida, Den (Toni) Leek, Wanatah, Indiana, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sandra Leek, and brother, James (Marge) Leek.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:15 P.M. Monday, December 30, 2024 at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana. Friends may visit from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 30, 2024 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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