Barbara J. “Mrs. H.” Heimberger (nee Agnew), age 78, entered into eternal rest May 24 ,2017 at Hospice of the Western Reserve after a battle with cancer. She was born in Fostoria, Ohio May 27, 1938 to the late Lloyd and Helen (nee Myers) Agnew. She attended Heidelberg College where she met the love of her life Robert W. “Bob” Heimberger. They were married February 9, 1963 and lived in Willowick for the past 54 years.
Barbara retired from the Willoughby-Eastlake School System where she worked as an aid for the school cafeteria and the latch key program. She was a charter member and very active in the Willowick Stars and Stripes Baton Program. She took pride in sewing the girl’s baton uniforms. Barbara’s hobbies include taking care of children, knitting, crocheting, crafts, cross word puzzles, picture puzzles as well as word search. She especially loved going to the kids soccer and softball games, Barbara was always at them.
Barbara’s family described her as a very determined and courageous woman, that was very giving, had a big heart who loved children.
Besides her husband Bob of 54 years, Barbara is survived by her children Cherie Rosenberger (husband Daniel), Debbie Heimberger, Jeff Heimberger, and Michael Heimberger (wife Laura); grandchildren Ayden and Zachary; brother Robert Agnew (wife Mary); nieces, nephews, and a grandparent to her canines.
Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Barbara at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) TUESDAY 4-8 PM. Eulogy and Remembrance Service 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory of to the Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, 44110.
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Cindy Sedivy
I know your mom fought a very courageous battle with cancer and It is so very hard to lose a loved one …..but I hope you can take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and suffering . You have lots of wonderful memories to get you through these next very difficult days… you are in my thoughts and prayers❤
Cherie Rosenberger
Thank you. I said I love you to her all the time and most especially when leaving her. We talked on the phone, visited and yes we shopped. I do miss her but I am comforted in knowing that she is no longer in pain and truly did things the way she wanted to do them.
Cherie Rosenberger
Thank you so much
Marlene
Mrs. Heimberger was truly a fighter. Cancer is such a tough road and she battled until the end. Sure this is a very difficult time. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. She was truly a gift from God and will be missed by many. Love to all.
Mike Heimberger
Thank you.
Kevin Payne and Shirley Cline
Our condolences to the entire Heimberger Family. I remember Barbara attending softball games and truly enjoying the summer weather and watching her son and the rest of us on the ball field.
I am sure that God is holding her close.
Mike Heimberger
Thank you. She loved going to the games.
Tim Yarris
I’m very sorry for your loss. I have a lot of great memories of Mrs. H — in all of which she had a smile on her face. She was a wonderful woman.
Cherie Rosenberger
Thank you so much
Ron Pugel
My condolences to the Heimberger family. I have many memories of hanging out at the Heimberger house with Debbie and Cherie back in the late seventies. Mr. and Mrs. Heimberger were such nice people. Who knew Mrs. Heimberger would watch my kids at latch key years later…. I’m sorry for your loss.
Cherie Rosenberger
Thank you so much Ron. We do have good memories don’t we?
Judy Oschip
I’m so sorry to hear this. I just heard recently of her illness. May she Rest In Peace.
Cherie Rosenberger
Thank you so much
Jeff Heimberger
Thanksgiving for all the great memories
Jeff Heimberger
Thanks for all the great memories
Bonnie Robinson Jejcic
My condolences to the Heimberger family. Mrs. “H” was a wonderful lady. She took care of, cared for and nurtured our 5 children, Kim, Theresa, Brian, Becky and Jimmy, in the late 80’s and early 90’s through the latchkey program at Royalview Elementary. We knew our children were in good hands with her.
We bought her a Precious Moments figurine for Christmas one year and in her thank you note (which I still have) we could feel the love in her words.
When we get together as a family, now with grandchildren, we talk about her and how we wish our grandchildren had someone in their life like Mrs. “H”.
Her legacy of kindness and love will go on in our family.
Tom Arcaro
Was just up in NE Ohio last week and driving along E. 305th St. was reminiscing about yesteryear with fond memories of long bicycle rides into Willowick for visits at the Heimberger residence. I remember chats in the driveway with Mr. Heimberger, as he sat on a lawn chair, with a stoic but patient demeanor, and the almost philosophical conversations (for a teenage kid, anyway) that we’d have. And of course Mrs. Heimberger was always extraordinarily kind to me, both parents knowing full well it was not them I was really there to see.
Naturally, in reminiscing, I wondered what had happened to the Heimberger family. It’s not a week after my visit back ‘home’ and a simple web search led me to this website and the very sad news of Mrs. Heimberger’s passing.
My sincerest condolences to all for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.