Barbara A. Wortner
– October 29, 2020
Barbara Ann Wortner, a resident of Apollo Beach, Fla., passed away at home on October 29, 2020, while surrounded by her loving children after a short battle with cancer. She was 84.
Until her recent health condition made it impossible, Barbara was very active in life, keeping fit, enjoying her daily walks and swims, focusing on eating healthy as well as attending numerous yoga and exercise classes. She also enjoyed playing the piano (which appeared effortless to us) and loved having a beautiful yard around her, continually tending to her flowers, trees and shrubs.
Originally from New Rochelle, New York, Barbara delighted in the change of seasons (especially the fall) but once relocating to Apollo Beach in 1996, she truly cherished watching the beautiful Florida sunsets from her lanai with a glass of wine in hand and a good conversation or book to read.
Predeceased by her husband Bill (2013), Barbara is survived by her three children: Bill Jr., Wendy and Jeff (who all considered her one of their best friends) and their respective spouses: Hilde, Al and Lisa. Barbara took great joy in her 5 grandchildren: Laurie, Billy, Anna, Cassie and Brianna; and 5 great-granddaughters: Laurel, Adalind, Paisley, Joelle and Reagan. She is also survived by her sister, Bette Kelly; her brother, Jack Rohrs; and several dear friends. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
There will be a private family service. She will be interred at Sarasota National Cemetery beside her beloved husband.
Until her recent health condition made it impossible, Barbara was very active in life, keeping fit, enjoying her daily walks and swims, focusing on eating healthy as well as attending numerous yoga and exercise classes. She also enjoyed playing the piano (which appeared effortless to us) and loved having a beautiful yard around her, continually tending to her flowers, trees and shrubs.
Originally from New Rochelle, New York, Barbara delighted in the change of seasons (especially the fall) but once relocating to Apollo Beach in 1996, she truly cherished watching the beautiful Florida sunsets from her lanai with a glass of wine in hand and a good conversation or book to read.
Predeceased by her husband Bill (2013), Barbara is survived by her three children: Bill Jr., Wendy and Jeff (who all considered her one of their best friends) and their respective spouses: Hilde, Al and Lisa. Barbara took great joy in her 5 grandchildren: Laurie, Billy, Anna, Cassie and Brianna; and 5 great-granddaughters: Laurel, Adalind, Paisley, Joelle and Reagan. She is also survived by her sister, Bette Kelly; her brother, Jack Rohrs; and several dear friends. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
There will be a private family service. She will be interred at Sarasota National Cemetery beside her beloved husband.