Barbara Ann Swihart

Barbara Ann Swihart 93, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 8:10 P.M. Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at her residence.

Barbara was born on April 21, 1932 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Alfred E. and Ruth E. (Barts) Hopper. She was married to Robert S. Walker and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1995. On March 6, 1998 in Talma, Indiana, she married Bob Swihart. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2015.

Barbara had worked as a waitress for various restaurants and at Arby’s. She worked for many years at Hart Schaffner and Marx and later in Home Health Care. She was member of the First Christian Church and enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, especially cooking for her family on Thanksgiving and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

Survivors include her children, Carla (Mark) Argentine, Missouri, Sharon (Mark Sanders) Lowell, Indiana, Karrie (Jim) Mathias, Rochester, Indiana, David Junkin, Port St. John, Florida, Susan (Kevin) Crispen, Rochester, Indiana, Linda Edington, Rochester, Indiana, twelve grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Ruth Elaine Junkin, grandchildren, Mark Argentine Jr., Samuel D. Overmyer, great-grandchild, Tommy L. Lester, siblings, Garl Hopper, Nancy Clay, Carol Coleman, Kay Payne, Martha West, and Dortha Eads.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 17, 2025 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Friends may visit from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 17, 2025 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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