Jan. 5, 1938 – Dec. 22, 2024
Barbara A. Neighbor, 86, Rochester, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.
She was born on Jan. 5, 1938, in LaPorte County, the daughter of Joe G. and Irene (Cites) Leek. On July 11, 1964, in Valparaiso, she married Robert B. Neighbor. He preceded her in death on Aug. 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. He 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, Dec. 30, 2024, at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may visit from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
