Barbara J. Stewart

Barbara J. Stewart age 79 of Oregon and formerly of Maumee, Ohio passed away peacefully at Orchard Villa surrounded by family. Barbara was born to William and Mildred (Clark) Moritz in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Colonel White High School in Dayton, Ohio, and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Otterbein University. Barbara dedicated her career to early childhood education and served as both a Head Start teacher and also the Director of the Child Care Center at Owens Community College. 

As a pastor’s wife, she was always very active in the congregations her husband served. She was strong in her Faith leading in everything the J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others, You). Whether the women’s groups, craft bazaars, the Ladies Over 80 Luncheon at church, or cooking and feeding an army. She was a very faithful caregiver to her parents as they were aging and very much enjoyed being a devoted mother and grandmother. 

Barbara is survived by her husband James Roby Stewart; children Jennifer (Todd) Wuertz and Jay (Linda) Stewart; grandchildren Shelby (Joe) Staudinger, Madison Stewart, and Conner Wuertz; great-grandchild Kimber and brother William Moritz Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Richard Moritz.

A visitation will be held at Maumee United Methodist Church 405 Sackett St, Maumee, OH 43537 Friday, February 28, 2025, from 10 until 11 a.m. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. The funeral lunch will follow services and be held at church. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. at Lake Township Cemetery 3550 Walbridge Rd. Memorial contributions are appreciated to Maumee United Methodist Church.