Born on July 29, 1943, in Dover, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Clifford and Gaynor Hughes Tillman. On April 21, 1963, in Denville, New Jersey she married Noel Ritchie who survives.

Barbara was a graduate of Dover High School and later received her Associates Degree in Business also while in Dover, New Jersey.

She worked for a short period of time for Warner-Lambert in Morris Planes, New Jersey before relocating to Friendship with her husband and family. She then went to work for Jones Memorial Hospital as a Unit Secretary and retired after 33 years of employment.

She enjoyed attending car shows with her husband, was an avid book reader, enjoyed baking and was a wonderful cook.

In addition to her husband she leaves behind a son, Scott Ritchie of Friendship; a daughter, Tamara (Tim) Ritchie of Little Genesee; and three grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister Gaynor DiLallo.

Visitation (With COVID-19 Restrictions and Limitations) will be on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba from 4-6 P.M. at which time a Memorial Service will be held. The Rev. Bob Schooley will officiate.