Barbara Ann Schindler, loved traveling, bowling

Barbara Ann Schindler, 74, of Millsboro, and formerly of Baltimore, Md., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.   

She was born Feb. 9, 1949, in Lincoln, Maine, to the late Alton and Helen Grams Davis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Charles Pennington in 2021; a brother Dave Davis in 1995; and her precious canine companion Rudy.

Barbara graduated from Patapsco High School. She retired as a repair technician for the aeronautical industry. Barbara and her husband relocated to the Millsboro area in 2008. She was a breast cancer survivor who loved traveling, bowling, watching game shows, visiting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as spending time at their home in Ocean City, Md. She will be remembered for her easygoing, fun, loving, happy and positive attitude, and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Kenneth R. Schindler Jr. of Millsboro; one son, Grant Pennington (Edie) of Rockwall, Texas; one brother, Steve Davis (Debbie) of Ocean City, Md; and her canine companion, Spanky.  She also leaves behind seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, as well as special friends, Deb Housden, Donna Rhudy and Phyllis Dannenfelser; along with extended family and friends.

A public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Barbara’s memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE  19947.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com.