Obituary for Barbara Pokoj

Barbara Arlene Pokoj, age 59, born March 22 1962 in Marion Ohio passed away Sunday, December 19 2021, at her home in Westerville. Barbara graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1980. Barbara was a member of Genoa Baptist Church and greatly enjoyed the services of Pastor Frank.

Barbara's loves and passions were many. She loved art, ballet, music, interior decorating, fashion and nature. Her passion was her home, garden, pets and loved ones. She had a great talent and love of landscaping, she could make any space beautiful. She cared deeply for family and friends and would go out of her way to make everyone feel special and loved. Barbara was a fun loving person with an infectious smile and kind heart. She will be greatly missed by many.

Preceded in death by her mother Barbara Starcher. Survived by her son, Anthony Burns; father, Curtis Starcher; former spouse, Joseph Pokoj; sister, Nicole DeTray; and significant other, Michael Whitmire.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11AM on January 13th, 2022 at the Genoa Baptist Church in Westerville Ohio. It will also be streamed live at the following website https://www.genoachurch.org/live

In lieu of flowers, please donate to either Inniswood Metro Gardens or the Delaware County Humane Society.