Barbara Wolfe

Barbara (Barb) Inez VanVranken Wolfe, 85, passed away peacefully at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on December 7th surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 28,1933 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late John Frederick VanVranken & Inez Pascual VanVranken. She graduated from Friends Academy in Locust Valley, NY and Bradford College in Haverhill, MA. In 1955, Barb married the love of her life, Dayton C. (Corby) Wolfe, and they had four children together. Barb was known for her deep love of family and involvement in her community. While living in Toledo, OH, she served on the Boards at Riverside Hospital, The Girl Scouts of America and the Lucas County Mental Health Agency. She was also active with the Junior League and at St. Michaels in the Hills Episcopal Church, serving on the Vestry and as Director of the Altar Guild. Barb participated in sports throughout her life. In her later years she was passionate about golf, active at the Toledo Country Club and serving as chairman of the membership committee of the woman’s golf association at Pinehurst Golf Club in North Carolina.  Barb is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Corby, and her four children Sarah Wolfe Goodman of Emerald Isle NC, Teresa Wolfe Plain of Eagle CO, Gregory Alexander Wolfe of San Francisco CA, and Timothy William Wolfe of Pittsburgh PA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A family memorial will be taking place at later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com