March 29, 2024

Barbara Ann VanInwagen Smith, 84, of Rutland passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on her 66th wedding anniversary.  She was born on August 13, 1934 to the late Jesse Mae and Harry VanInwagen. 


She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carroll Smith to whom she married on December 20, 1952 and daughter Rebecca Smith. 


She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Jerry) Cleland; step-son, Larry Romine; granddaughter, Alisha Compson and fiance Sandi Eckels; grandson Kenneth Zuspan and fiance Cassie Smith; great granddaughter, Kadence Zuspan;  granddaughter, Megan Cleland; grandson, Eli and Macen; sister Susie Marr and Several nieces and nephews.  Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and spent many years caring for the elderly in their homes. 


The family would like to thank Sandi Eckels for all of the love and  care you provided and Linda Schall of Heartland Hospice for all your care. 


Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 1 p.m. the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy.  Visitation will be on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.


A registry available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com