Barbara V. Heiss, 90, died peacefully on Feb. 1.
She lived in Newcastle for three years during which time she shared an independent living apartment with her husband, Keith W. Heiss, at the Lincoln Home.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., and worked at Detroit Edison prior to her marriage. She worked for the county clerk’s office in Michigan. In retirement, she traveled extensively with her husband. She devoted much of her time to her passion for collecting glass figurines and her support for reproductive rights.
She was preceded in death by her husband Keith; and sons, Eric and Lance Heiss.
She is survived by daughter, Sandra Thomas; son, Kurt Heiss; grandchildren, Jesse Heiss, Amber Atwood, Nicole Keaton, and Eric Thomas; nine great-grandchildren; and her dog, Jacey.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. Attn: Online Services, P.O. Box 97166, Washington, DC 20090-7166.