Barbara M. (Voltz) Harkness

Barbara M. Harkness, 86, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky following a brief illness.

She was born August 16, 1938, in Sandusky and was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School. Barbara was employed at the Castalia Trout Club for twenty plus years. She was always helping her husband, Gerald, around the family farm.

Barbara was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She had a love for music and singing and shared her talents in the church choir and the Sweet Adelines International Chorus.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, Gerald F. Harkness; four children, Kathy (Rick) Bauman, Kris (Stephen) McCullough, Steve (Sheila) Harkness, and Karen Teeple (Dan); eight grandchildren, David (Melissa) Bauman, Amy (Lenny) Kromer, Chad (Lindsay) McCullough, Brett McCullough (Emily), Amber McCullough (Jim), Jennifer Teeple, Derek Teeple (Abby), and Dylan Teeple; ten great grandchildren, Carter, Lexi Mae, Ailey, Brooke, Loretta, Clay, Peyton, Wade, Willow, and Serena; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Amelia (Braeunig) Voltz; two brothers, Tom Voltz and Dave Voltz; and a granddaughter, Vanessa Market.

Per Barbara’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 30, 2025, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Fr. Monte Hoyles will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Choir or the Margaretta Township Rescue Squad, 113 South Avenue, Castalia, Ohio 44824.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky has been entrusted with arrangements.

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