Nova Jean Barber Obituary

The passing of Nova Jean Barber of Archbold, Ohio occurred on September 18, 2026. Nova, born on February 24, 1928, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Henry and Sue Vesta Couch (Harris); her son Aaron Barber; her son-in-law Michael Short; and her siblings, Boyce Couch, Cathleen McCarrol, Maudine Hightower and Dorris Miller.

She is survived by: her husband Danford Barber; her daughters, Mary Gisel (Ned) of Archbold, Amy Steiner (Jim) of North Carolina and Dana Short of Archbold; and her grandchildren, Lora Rusel (Colin), Claire Gisel, Travis Steiner (Elizabeth), Kirk Steiner (Danielle), Brice Short (Jacque), Casey Banyan (Phoenyx) and Jen Barrow (Cody).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Fairlawn Haven in Archbold.