Barbara A. Callahan, age 86, born in Mt. Carmel, PA passed away peacefully in Raleigh, NC November 27, 2016. Married to George H. Callahan for 56 years who pre-deceased her by ten years. She lived in Millville, NJ for 45 years where she worked for Airwork Corp. as a jet engine mechanic for 27 years retiring in 1993. Following her retirement, she and George moved to Morehead City, NC where she made many friends.

She was a uniquely strong individual and a wonderful role model for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Georgia Callahan and her partner Dave Kenny of Alamo, CA, Patty Callahan of Marshall, VA and Barbara Dixon and husband Vernon Dixon of Raleigh, NC; her granddaughter Julia Jackson Johnson, husband Daniel Johnson and great-granddaughter Elin Johnson of Middleburg, VA and her grandson Benjamin Callahan Jackson and wife Silvia Kang of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

She spent Thanksgiving week in Virginia with her children and grandchildren and enjoyed a luncheon at the Goodstone Inn in Middleburg where she was honored by them. Graveside services will be held in Millville, NJ at Holy Cross Cemetery at a date to be determined in the spring of 2017.

Donations in her memory may be made to Middleburg Humane Foundation, Middleburg VA. P. O. Box 1238, Middleburg, VA 20118 www.middleburghumane.com