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AUSTINTOWN - Barbara F. Houdyshell, 85, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 9, 2026.
She was born Aug. 19, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of Hurd and Elizabeth Millar Anderson and had been a lifelong area resident.
She attended Austintown Fitch High School and had retired after 45 years in retail. Barbara was a member of New Road Church. She enjoyed quilting, spending her summers at Lake Berlin and simply sitting on her porch.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Houdyshell; her children, Barbara Drabiski of Struthers, Carole (Bruce) Rockwell of Youngstown, Robert (Erika) Houdyshell of Las Vegas, Stephanie (Jack) Frank of Lowellville, and Becky (Jim Heasley) Pesa of Struthers; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jeanne (Robert) Johnson, and Mildred Anderson; a great-grandchild, Adrinnah, and a nephew, Robert Johnson.
The family would like to express their very special thanks to Dr. Prakash Roy; Mercy Endocrinology; and the staff of Patriot Hospice for the exceptional care provided.
Per Barbara’s wishes, a private family service will take place.
Arrangements were by Lane Funeral Home.
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