Barbara Michaels Obituary
Barbara Michaels (Wheeling, West Virginia) passed away on October 4, 2026. Barbara, born on October 20, 1939, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Barbara will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Barbara will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Barbara’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Michaels, Sr.; and her brothers, Arnold "Buck" Bock and James Bock. She is survived by: her son Robert Michaels, Jr. (Luanne) of Georgetown, Kentucky; her granddaughter Savannah Harkins (Tommy) of Lexington, Kentucky; her son Bryan Michaels (Teresa) of Wheeling; her grandchildren, Lauryn Rozum (Alex) and Trent Michaels of Pittsburgh; and her sisters-in-law, Margie Bock and Kathie Bock.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Wheeling Park (1801 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003).
Memorial donations may be made to Elmhurst, The House of Friendship (https://www.tmcfunding.com), 1228 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003, Valley Hospice Care Center South Liza'sPlace, 308 Mount St. Joseph Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003, or to Breakthrough T1D (formally Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) 501 Martindale St., Suite 670, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
