Barbara D.J. Torbert

YORK – Barbara Dean Joyce (Kennedy) Torbert, 82, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Dale A. Torbert with whom she was married for 59 years on September 4th.

Born December 22, 1940 in Airville, a daughter of the late John R. Kennedy and Freida (Keesey) Kennedy Jamison, and stepdaughter to the late Harry Jamison; she was a 1959 graduate of Kennard-Dale High School. Mrs. Torbert was self-employed throughout her career where she enjoyed farming, completed tax preparation for 40 years, and operated a Bed & Breakfast and riding stable for 20 years. She enjoyed working with horses, spending time tending to her flower and plant gardens, and traveling and cruising with her husband in the US and overseas. Barbara was a member of Prospect Church of Gatchelville.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Torbert is survived by two daughters, Cassandra Koontz Koons and husband David Hyser of Red Lion and Susan Torbert Gray and husband Steven R. Gray of Red Lion; a son, Jack C. Koontz, Jr. and wife Lisa of Felton; two granddaughters, Amber N. Koons and husband Will Dunn and Rebecca R. Moore; and a great granddaughter, Ember Dunn. She was preceded in death by a son, Vaughn A. Torbert; and her brother, Tyrone Kennedy.

Tribute services will be private. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406 or at www.ycspca.org

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