Barbara L. Willett

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Monday at St. Charles Borromeo for Barbara L. Willett, she passed away Tuesday at Hospice House.

Barbara was born November 19, 1941, a daughter of Shirley Wills and the late John Reel. She was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a graduate of Warren Central High School in 1959.

She moved to Youngstown in 1969 and worked for Dr. Edward "Bud" Fiffick for many years. She retired from Associated School Employees Credit Union.

She was an avid gardener who raised dahlias and was an enthusiastic member of the Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society. She also truly enjoyed playing in the St. Charles Bell Choir.

She is survived by her husband Charles W. Willett, whom she married June 20, 1987, her children, Douglas Wetherald of Encinitas, CA and Kimberly Wetherald of Boardman, five grandchildren, Cody and Blaine Wetherald of Encinitas and Malin Miller of San Antonio TX, Lanae Miller and Gerritt Room of Struthers.

She also leaves two step daughters, Kerrin Willett of Astoria, NY and Jennine (Paul) Millman of Larchmont, NY and two grandchildren Andie Jean and Owen Millman.

In addition she is survived by her brother, John D. Reel of Acton CA and her step mother Louise Reel and two step brothers, James and Jeffrey Reel of Indianapolis.

She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Beverly Meeker.

Friends may call Sunday from 1-4:00 pm at Davis-Becker Funeral Home (at our new location 8536 Market St. in Boardman) and Monday from 10-10:45am at the St. Charles Church.

Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

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