Barbara Fowler Kennell

Barbara Kennell

Barbara Fowler Kennell, 89, of Brandon, Florida, formerly of Brookfield, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

She was born April 29, 1936 in Hartford, the daughter of Joseph and Fern Fry Fowler.

Barbara was a graduate of Hartford High School. 

For most of her life she was a homemaker.  She did work six years as a teacher’s aide for the Maplewood School District.

She was preceded in death on October 2, 1998 by her husband, James R. Kennell, whom she married on October 12, 1957.

She was a member of the Hubbard Church of the Nazarene.

Barbara enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening, church activities, golf and bowling.

She is survived by a son, Dr. Joseph (Sandra) Kennell of Front Royal, VA; two daughters, Carole Ann (Jim) Piccorelli of Brandon, FL and Kathy Lee (David) Lorden of San Diego, CA; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Allan Fowler; a sister, Milli Wilcoxson; a brother-in-law, Simon Milton Kennell and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter and siblings, David Fowler, Dorothy Thompson, Margaret Ball, Janet Morrison and Florence King.

Friends and relatives may call at the Galloway Onstott Funeral Home, 3451 St. Rt. 7, Hartford, OH 44424 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m.  There will also be an hour of visitation before the 11 a.m. funeral service at the funeral home on Monday, March 30,2026.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Association or to the church, Hubbard Church of the Nazarene, 1815 Cherry Lane Dr. SE, Hubbard, OH 44425.

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