Barbara "Joan" Fazenbaker

Barbara “Joan” Fazenbaker, 81, of Bluebaugh Road, Lonaconing, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 17, 1945 in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. Beeman and Anna T. (Likens) Beeman.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grover Clayton Fazenbaker on January 11, 2011, a daughter, Annette Kenner and son-in-law, Rick, three sisters, baby sister, Maryann Beeman, Karina Brodie and brother-in-law, Bob, and Janet Beeman.

Joan was a 1963 graduate of Valley High School, Lonaconing and during her high school years she volunteered as a candy striper. She retired from the Allegany County Nursing Home, where she worked as the head cook for 35 years. She was an excellent cook and baker; she would take all the neighborhood kids in and make homemade popcorn and potato chips. A member of Bethel Holiness Church, Lonaconing, she had previously taught Sunday School and lead the Women’s Ministry. She loved the Lord and her church family with all of her heart, she read her bible every day and was a prayer warrior, always praying for her family and friends. Very kind and loving that she never gave a negative opinion, only responding with “It’s different”.

She is survived by three daughters, Beth Kyle and husband Joby of Barton, Susie Mason and husband Rocky of Fort Ashby, and Kathy Broadwater of Lonaconing; twelve grandchildren, Shannon Winebrenner and husband Doug, Ricky Kenner and Kaelyn, Bobby Kenner, Lindsay Fornili and husband Steve, Curtis Broadwater and wife Sarah, Megan Thrasher and husband Jason, Anna Broadwater, J.D. Royer, Amanda Sanders and husband James, Kayla Hoffman and husband Chris, Cody Mason and Hannah, and Garret Broadwater; sixteen great-grandchildren, Kaelee Harvey and fiancé Jaron, Madison Harvey and fiancé Sam, Audrey Harvey and Dylan, Abby Winebrenner, Bella Baker, Aveona Durst, Kasadie Durst, Colt Thrasher, Deven Durst, Mackenzie Fornili, Sylvia Sanders, Keaton Hoffman, Birdie Sanders, Harlan Hoffman, Luca Fornili, and Fable Sanders; three bonus great-granddaughters, Nikole Hoffman, M.J. Snelson, and Maddi McDonald; two great-great-grandsons, Rhett and Beckett Weimer; a sister, Bonnie Lough and husband Roger “Buck”; a brother-in-law, Ellie Fazenbaker; a son-in-law, Stanley Broadwater; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Bethel Holiness Church, Lonaconing with Pastor David Schoch officiating. Family and friends will be received one hour prior at 10:00 AM.