Barbara A. Faris Obituary
We announce the death of Barbara A. Faris of Dayton, Ohio, who passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara A. Faris to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Delbert Bower and Esther Bower (Clauss); her husband Donald N. Faris; her daughter Sherry Thomas; her brother Richard Bower; her sister-in-law Ann Bower; and her close friend Douglas "Doug" Dowden.
She is survived by: her children, Ronald "Ron" Faris (Tina), Debbie Franer (Bill) and Rochelle "Shelley" Hamilton (Brett); her brother Delbert Bower; her sister-in-law Rose Bower; and her grandchildren, Jennifer Cotton (Tom), Zach Thomas (Kaila), Krystina Magruder, Jacob Magruder, Jessica Magruder (Cody Dean), Madison Hamilton, Bill Franer, Aubrey Hamilton and Brooklynn Faris. She is also survived by her 5 great-grandchildren; her beloved fur baby, "Lucky"; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Moraine City First Church of God (5867 N Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Elizaville Cemetery.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Moraine City First Church of God, 5867 N. Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45449 in loving memory of Mrs. Barbara A. "Barb" Faris.
